MLTA Update and Workshops

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Developing and supporting climbing, walking and mountain leaders

MLTA is the membership organisation for ML, SPA, CWA and WGL candidates/holders, providing further training, networking and support opportunities. We have some exciting plans this year to develop the Association. Membership numbers are growing and plans for 2009 include a redesigned website, regional membership groups and a joint conference with BAIML planned for December, in addition to the MLTA conference at Plas y Brenin in October

Coming up in March:-

March 14 SW England WGL workshop
March 18 SE England Movement Coaching and CWA updates


For more information: www.mlta.co.uk

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Free Orienteering Course........

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Ueli Steck visits the Lodge

Ueli Steck along with a host of great climbers sponsored by Petzl are here visiting the Lodge and the BMC International Meet. Ueli has never climbed in Scotland but is expecting great things despite the weather.

Petzl sponsor the Lodge and it is great to ahve them visit and share climbing, a wee dram and stories.

WELCOME TO SCOTLAND

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International Meet

27 climbing nationalities are visiting us here in Scotland thanks to the BMC. They may have missed the winter wonderland we have had over the past few months but it has not stopped them enjoying themselves and finding routes here in the Ciarngorms and off on The Ben.

It was not enough to have climbed all day. They needed more so Andy Turner helped to put together a tooling competition here at The Lodge on our outside walls.

It is such a great mix of nationalities and abilities and all with the same passion for climbing.

We will do report on the week with pictures and interviews. So watch this space.

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MC of S help to keep students safe in the hills

Monday, February 23, 2009

Student Winter Skills Course 2009

Sixty students from thirteen Scottish university and college clubs took part in a winter skills weekend at Glenmore Lodge on 21st & 22nd February. Under the watchful supervision of their instructors, the students practiced ice axe and crampon skills, navigation, avalanche awareness and a host of other essential skills.

Glenmore Lodge is always proud to work in partnership with the MC of S on such worthwhile project. It was a very sucessful weekend and thanks are due to all the instructors for their hard work: Nick Arding, Kate Bromfield, Dave Brown, Gillian Culshaw, Graeme Douglas, Rupert Hutchinson,Hazel Johnson, Neil MacPherson, Rafael Salazar, Richard Scrivens, Stuart Smith and Nathan White.

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BMC International Meet at Glenmore Lodge

Friday, February 20, 2009

Nations unite on Scottish summits

Mountaineers from around the world will team up with British climbers to tackle routes in the Scottish mountains, as part of the British Mountaineering Council (BMC)’s International Meet taking place this week (22 February to 1 March).

BMC international meets are annual gatherings of climbers, alternating between winter meets in Scotland and summer meets in north Wales. This year’s winter meet sees 40 international climbers from 27 countries worldwide, climbing together with 40 British hosts.

International guests include renowned US climber and International Mountain Guide Zoe Hart. Also attending is Japanese mountaineer Kei Taniguchi who, alongside her climbing partner Kazuya Hiraide, accomplished one of the most significant new routes in the Himalaya in autumn 2008 on the South East Face of Kamet in India's Central Garwhal.

Amongst the accomplished British mountaineers acting as hosts, is Scotland’s Dave MacLeod. Dave has accomplished many of Scotland’s hardest climbing routes and in 2008 established possibly the world's hardest ‘trad’ route ‘Echo Wall’ situated high on the north face of Ben Nevis.

The BMC’s International Meet gives an opportunity for oversees guests to experience the full diversity of Scottish winter climbing. Scotland’s mountain regions offer climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers a wide variety of opportunities from ice climbing and hill walking in the Cairngorms to steep challenging rock faces on Ben Nevis.

The base for the meet is Glenmore Lodge – Scotland's National Outdoor Training Centre – in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. After hard days out on rock, snow and ice, the climbers will re-convene for evening socials and presentations by attendees.

Nick Colton, BMC Deputy CEO said: “BMC International Meets always spawn some fantastic mountaineering achievements as well as foster great friendships between climbers of all nationalities. We’re looking forward to welcoming our international guests and introducing them to the delights of winter climbing in Scotland.“

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House Staff go climbing too.

Here are a couple of pictures of Yoris and Xavier climbing Crotched Gully on Wednesday. For Xavier it was his first winter Climb with Yoris competently looking after him. The guys did well as they had already been up the Fiacaill a Coire an t Sneachda and down the Goat Track.

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No point in not showing off.........

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

For those of you who have been in Scotland for the last few weeks you will know how amazing it has been so we may as well show off some great route images from the team. Pauline is particularly happy with this shot as it is one of the few photos of her climbing where she doesn't look like Phil is giving her an assisted hoist!

The route is Scabbard Chimney on Lochan in Glen Coe (V6)

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Al takes some viedeo in the snow

Just for Jon!

Poor old Jon who was climbing with Giles, took all the photos, did the climbing and got no credits in the last blog. So to make up for it, this blog is just for you Jon!

Both Pics are of you!!!!

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Nice Ice! Giles goes climbing.............

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Was climbing with mate from Yorkshire – Jon Berry. On Saturday we were one of only four climbing teams in Creag Meaghaidh. We had Last Post all to ourselves and in good condition with no cornice threat. We had an 0700 start from the car park and were home in time to watch Wales beat England. Mike Pescod had a successful time on Smith’s Route.

It was apparent that a couple of the teams on Centre and South post had had a somewhat later start than us and we watched one team back off South Post and the other looking like having to do the same on Centre Post. You should not underestimate the time needed for a Meggy day out!



On Sunday we strayed closer to home and headed for Hell’s Lum. Devil’s Delight was not quite all there so we climbed Salamander with some interesting moves off the start of the second pitch. Had a full 50 metres of good - though variable in depth - ice on the first pitch. It will all be in Loch Avon now. Saw four water-ski tourers cross a frozen Loch Avon.



Aye

Giles

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Paddlefest at Home Pier Point - 28-29th March with Peak UK

Monday, February 16, 2009

Peak UK are proud to announce they will be getting fully involved with this years Paddlefest, held at the National Watersports Centre. Holme Pierrepont. Nottingham on the 28-29th March.

The Holme Pierrepont based Peak Shop, like the slalom course is being renovated in time for the show. Over the Paddlefest weekend pop in to the shop. There will be a huge sale of clearance kit, kayaks and paddles. On Saturday evening Doug Cooper and the Peak UK team will being showing Greenland Sea Kayaking and Grand Canyon photos and Doug will be signing copies of his latest Sea Kayaking skills book.

To celebrate the re opening of the improved slalom course the Peak UK event team will run a very special Peak UK Whitewater Challenge event utilizing all the new features of the course. This exciting competition combines the skills of slalom, the speed of downriver and the excitement of freestyle to award great prizes to overall whitewater performers. Mens, ladies and juniors are welcome. Entries are limited to 50 people and are allocated on a first come first served basis. To reserve your spot email info@peakuk.com. Entry fees are £10. Keep your eye on www.peakuk.com for more up to date info.

See you there
Pete Astles - Director

Peak UK Kayaking Co Ltd
Unit 29. Nottingham South & Wilford Industrial Estate.
Ruddington Lane.
Wilford. Nottingham. NG11 7EP. UK
Tel: 0(44)115 9816622
Fax: 0(44)1159 816677
www.peakuk.com

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Marmot win the National Geographic 'Best Adventure Gear'

Attached is an image of Marmots brand new jacket called the Mica Jacket. Its the lightest fully waterproof/breathable jacket that Marmot has ever made and it has already won the National Geographic Best Adventure Gear award in the states.

The New Marmot Mica Jacket £90.00 Weight: 185grams

The winner of several prestigious design awards, it couldn’t be any lighter and still be called a jacket. Supremely detailed and pro-minded, The Mica is made for traveling light in tough conditions. The Mica is 100% seam taped, waterproof, and highly breathable, thanks to MemBrain Strata fabric. It also features an attached adjustable hood and Velcro cuffs, a water resistant front zipper, and it packs neatly into its own pocket.

Stockist Details: Marmot UK Tel: 015395 63616 Web: www.marmot.com



We love being sponsored by champions!

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The long awaited Premiere.... 'Poppadoms & Powder'

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Bude Surf Weekend 2009

Monday, February 09, 2009

Bude Surf Weekend 2009
Supported by Shoreline Extreme Sports and Mega Surf Kayaks

Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April

Surf Kayak Competitions for all classes of paddler and craft.

As well as running the annual Shoreline Handicapped Surf Classic on Saturday we will be extending the weekend to include a Saturday Evening Meal and Get Together in Bude and the Black Rock Surf Festival on Sunday run by Bude Canoe Club.

All the information you need is on this single booking form.

Saturday Evening Meal and Music. We¹re be getting together at The Inn on the Green at Crooklets Beach, Bude on Saturday for a meal and a get together. We¹ll be offering a discounted meal to any competitor (or family member) who books one or both of the competitions over the weekend.

Black Rock Surf Festival - Sunday 19th April

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Its a winter wonderland up here!

Sunday, February 08, 2009

The snow has come thick and fast with an average of 2cm per hour on Friday. How fab it that?!

Our courses have all been running as normal but with some ingenious ways of using this snow covered powder delux deep terrain. Some of our winter skills course students this weekend were not going to get to use crampons if imaginative leaders did not act. So just to make sure they got a good feel of ice under thier points Rosie, took them to a frozen Loch Morlich. Other teams had snow shoes and other teams instead of going up into Cirngorms used the local hill Meall a' Bhuachaille for some fun and games which is not normally in good enough condition. Now it is covered and image is of Emma Holgate skiing off the side today with blue skies and soft snow. FANTASTIC!

See you up here.....the snow isn't going anywhere fast.

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A big warm welcome to Snowsport Scotland's team member, Donald Hall.

Friday, February 06, 2009

Donald, you seem quite at home in your new office from Snowsport Scotland here at the Lodge. Thanks for bringing the snow with you! IT's not everywhere you can go for a quick ski during your lunch break - it's good to see you making the most of the fresh snow falls.

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BMC INTERNATIONAL WINTER MEET

Ooooh, so close - we are getting excited!



22nd February 2009 - 1st May

BMC INTERNATIONL WINTER MEET

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The snow is here - and lots of it!

Thursday, February 05, 2009

No doubt you will have all had some snow in varying degrees. We have now got our share and wow is there lots of it! It took our largest tractor to clear the way this monring just to get to the Lodge but we are loving it and the courses are still going on despite new challenges of getting access to the mountains. It is very handy having them on our doorstep and there is nothing a good pair of snow shoes can't handle.

Here is a picture of the team this morning. Yes the snow on the tress is a good reflection of how much has fallen...MASSES!

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Balvenie whiskey and Glenmore Lodge

Balvenie Distillery is located up the road from Glenmore Lodge. We have both recognised that we have alot in common in that we both love the outdoors and a wee dram. So we are coming together so that our outdoor enthusiasts can benefit from one of the most traditional and quality whiskey producers in Scotland.

Some of our team had to go for a test drive to make sure that standards were high and Doug as Head of Paddlesport, Matt as Head of Catering, Liz as Head of Events thought is was essential for them to be there for obvious reasons. Pauline and Nigel just thought it would be a good crack!

Look forward to enjoying a few wee drams on a Thursday night in the bar in winter while learning about what makes a good whiskey great.

We hope to keep your spirits high!

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MCofS

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Are you a member of the Mountaineering Council of Scotland (MCofS)?

MCofS membership ...Do you enjoy walking and / or climbing in the Scottish Mountains? Become a member of the MCofS today and recieve a FREE Cairngorms or Ben Nevis / Glencoe map. While you are there perhaps,you'd like to become one of our Facebook fans and find more people to share your experience with.
http://www.mcofs.org.uk/join-us.asp

Youth Climbing ...Fun competitions for beginners - experts.
http://www.mcofs.org.uk/youth-climbing-series.asp

Access & Conservation ... we'd like to hear your opinion on our proposed position statement.
http://wwwmcofs.org.uk/news.asp?s=2&id=MCS-N10183&nc=

www.mcofs.org.uk

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AMI AGM - IT WAS A BIG HIT UP NORTH!

Monday, February 02, 2009

What a great weekend for climbers! Over 100 were here for the AMI AGM, workshops, updates and of course a fab lecture by Tim Emmet.

Below is the link to an article with picures, quotes and comment about the weeekend

Article: http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/news.php?id=1605


Forum Thread: http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?t=340019

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