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 INFORMATIONhttp://www.thebmc.co.uk/bmc-winter-lectures-2012?s=3