Roger and I left Birmingham early on the Friday of the SMC weekend at Coniston in the Lake District. We stopped off at Trowbarrow near Carnforth in Lancashire to climb the VS classic “Jean Genie”. Older members may remember the
Capel Curig Meet 12th-14th July 2019
Last month the club returned to Capel Curig for the July Meet. SMC member Paul Hennelly recounts some of our adventures. ‘It was a short walk from the camp site to the pub with the old London to Holyhead stagecoach
Spring Bank Holiday Meet to Scotland 24th – 27th May 2019
This year we visited Laggan in the Western Cairngorms for our Scottish Mountaineering meet, staying at the Raeburn Hut. There was lots of Munro bagging done by all who attended. Take a look at what they got up to in
Get Out On Rock Day 19th May 2019
This year we elected to visit the Roaches for our traditional ‘Get Out On Rock Day’. Of course, many of our members have already been climbing outdoors this year. Indeed some of them have been lucky enough to start their
Day meet at the Roaches – Climbing and Walking Sunday 19th May
We have a “Get out on rock day” on Sunday 19th May at the Roaches. This day is aimed at climbers of all abilities, from absolutely no experience, only ever climbed indoors or just looking to get climbing outdoors again.
Toby the Schnauzer Takes on the Eastern Brecons 13th April 2019!
As well as doing lots of climbing many members of the SMC are keen hill walkers too. Two SMC members, Ash and Jo, along with friends Joanna, Linden and Toby the Schnauzer took trip to the eastern Brecons in April
Farewell Bryn Golau!
As most of you are aware, after much debate and heart searching by club members, it was decided at our AGM in October 2018 not to renew our long-expired lease for Bryn Golau, our club cottage. So it was with
Meet with the MAM at Ogwen Valley November 2018
Throughout 2018 committee members Ian W and Mark H liaised with several local climbing clubs to explore the possibilities of joint club ventures. These discussions resulted in SMC and the MAM joining forces for a joint meet to the fabulous
What the Worcester Crew got up to at the MAM/SMC Meet November 2018
Attending the Snowdonia MAM meet in November 2018 were four members of Worcester Climbing Club. Ian, John and Dave are also members of MAM and Dawn is currently a prospective member. It was great to meet them and spend time
Didn’t We Have a Lovely Time the Day We Went to Barmouth!
Much fun was had by all at our recent meet at Bryn Gollau Cottage in Dinas Mawddwy during the weekend of 26th – 28th October 2018. Activities included a walk from Dolgellau to Barmouth plus white water rafting, though not