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TheGUYuk

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Get ready for winter!
« on: 22:26:38, 11/09/12 »
Get ready for winter!Posted by                    Becky McGovern                    on                    30/08/2012
Photo: James Dunn Visuals                        This excellent series of BMC lectures on winter skills will navigate its way around the UK this November.
SPEAKERS & CONTENT
   Are you ready for winter? Tamsin Gay (Mountaineering Instructor) and Tim Blakemore (IFMGA British Mountain Guide) will prepare you at The BMC Winter Lectures.  These inspirational lectures are set to inspire any budding winter mountaineers out there! Sponsored by Lowe Alpine there will be a free prize draw every night.
   Tamsin and Tim will make you aware of the skills required to explore the winter mountains. Topics covered include:
  •       Equipment and clothing
  •       Navigation
  •       Footwork
  •       Route planning
  •       Avalanche awareness
  •       Climbing and much more.
  • VENUES & DATES
       All lectures start at 19:30 and finish at approximately 21:30.  Full venue addresses will be updated nearer the time.

    Nottingham - 20th November
       University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD

    Ellesmere Port - 21st November
       Whitby High School, Sycamore Drive, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2NU

    Harrogate - 22nd November
       St Aidan’s CE High School, Oatlands Drive, Harrogate, North Yorks, HG2 8JR

    Cardiff - 27th November
       Cardiff University, Large Chemistry Lecture Theatre, Main Building, Park place,  Cardiff, CF10 3AT
    London - 28th November
       University College London, Anatomy JZ Young Lecture Theatre, Anatomy Building, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT

    Cambridge - 29th November
       Comberton Village College, West street, Cambridge, CB23 7DU

    TICKETS ON SALE FROM END OF SEPTEMBER
       Tickets cost £5 per person for BMC members and £7 for non members. Group discount: purchase 10 tickets or more in advance and each ticket will cost £3.50.
    FURTHER INFORMATION
    http://www.thebmc.co.uk/bmc-winter-lectures-2012?s=3

    angry climber

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    Re: Get ready for winter!
    « Reply #1 on: 23:37:29, 11/09/12 »
    Excellent - most exposure to winter hills is in Northern Scotland and Snowdonia so make sure all the lectures are held no where near them.
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    Peakbagger

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    Re: Get ready for winter!
    « Reply #2 on: 03:59:53, 12/09/12 »
    Anyone know what ridge that is?
    Current Munro tally: 78 out of 282 completed so far.

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    yeti

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    Re: Get ready for winter!
    « Reply #3 on: 10:12:43, 12/09/12 »
    Anyone know what ridge that is?
    Would guess at Aonach Eagach...only a guess though.
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    roughyed

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    Re: Get ready for winter!
    « Reply #4 on: 17:54:18, 12/09/12 »
    Could be a 'good' winter.  Record low arctic ice could mean a cold winter for us.
     
    (good if you like snow and can afford the heating)

    Peakbagger

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    Re: Get ready for winter!
    « Reply #5 on: 18:02:24, 12/09/12 »
    Would guess at Aonach Eagach...only a guess though.

    I was thinking that at first but somehow I'm not sure it looks right. I'm now wondering if it's the Horns of Alligin but that's still only a guess.
    Current Munro tally: 78 out of 282 completed so far.

    All 190 Welsh Nuttalls completed.

    Brandywell

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    Re: Get ready for winter!
    « Reply #6 on: 19:51:18, 12/09/12 »
    Anyone know what ridge that is?


    I think it's Cairn Lochan ( Loch Morlich in the background)
    Watch where you are putting your feet : AW

     

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