Welcome to the Lancashire Mountaineering Club Website

The LMC. was founded originally as the Lancashire Teachers Mountaineering Club in 1966, since when the ranks have been swelled with new members from all walks of life, so it changed its name in 1986. Current membership stands at almost 200, predominantly from the Lancashire area, but with a number from further afield.

Activities cover all aspects of mountaineering, including fell walking, scrambling, rock climbing, winter climbing and skiing. We even have the occasional caving, cycling or orienteering meet. Members are active at all levels, both at home and abroad, and at all times of the year.

The Alps are well known to many members, for walking, climbing and skiing. Other mountain ranges, such as the Himalayas, Rockies and Andes, have been and continue to be climbed by members.

LMC News

16th to 18th May - Ogwen Meet

If you are interested in coming then we are planning to camp beneath Tryfan. There is a campsite here which should be able to accomodate all the attendees!!! I have hopefully ordered the continuation of the good weather from today. I have the following places lined up to go climbing at Glogwyn du ymhen y glyder and idwal slabs - also another place that my paps has mentioned. Obviously there are plenty of walks and scrambles in the area too.

If you are interested in coming then get in contact me on 07764857221 - so I can organise lifts.

Wasdale Extravaganza - 6th to 8th June

As usual great weather has been ordered and friends from far-flung corners of the club will be assembled together to partake liquid refreshments and fine foods besides taking in Lakeland’s finest hills and crags.

The campsite at Nether Wasdale (Church Stile) has now entered the 21 St Century and you can now book on line via there website www.churchstile.com or just ring them between 9am and 7pm on 01946 726252.

PLEASE TRY AND BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPOINTMENT.

Should anybody require further details do not hesitate to contact Mike Halpin on : 01995 61727.

Summer evening meet list release

Download the latest LMC evening meets.

Canada Ice climbing meet report

Ice climbing meet report can be downloaded from this link : Download the meet report here

Black Dog - Belmont Evening meets

Oct 7th for AGM

Nov 4th for Slide Comp

Club Related News

CRT Medical First Aid Course

The challenging course is designed specifically for outdoor enthusiasts and instructors and is taught by experienced operational medics in the wilds of Mid Wales. The training satisfies NGB requirements for ML, SPA, BCU, RYA and SMBLA awards - you will spend a lot of time outside and will be taught to improvise treatment using standard outdoor equipment in any weather and at night. In addition our instructors have a great sense of humour!

All food, accommodation and certification is included, the cost is £95.00 per person. We can hold discounted courses for clubs or groups.

If any of your members may be interested in the training I would appreciate it if you would pass on our details, we can provide further information as requested or via our website.

CRT medical - Tel : 01970 630132 - website : www.crtmedical.co.uk

BMC AGM Minutes 2008

The 2nd BMC newsletter

Up and Coming Meets

MAY

2nd – 5th - Long Walk Meet - Fisherfield Wilderness – Mad Munro Marathon!

Chris Walker – 01942 831924

2nd – 5th - South-West England

David Toon - 07764 857221

Sun 11th - Bamford Edge – Peak District

Steve Lyon - 01942 676830

16th – 18th - Ogwen Valley

David Toon – 07764 857221

24th - 1st June - Pabbay – Western Isles

Andy Bond – 07990 794487

JUNE

6th – 8th - Wasdale Annual Gathering

Mike Halpin – 01995 61727

Sun 15th - Llanberis Pass

David Toon – 07764 857221

20th – 22nd - Shelter Stone – Cairngorm Mountains

Andy Bond – 07990 794487

Sun 29th - Lake District Climb – Gimmer Crag

Steve Lyon – 01942 676830

JULY

4th - 6th - Galloway – Bike and Climb Adventure!

David Toon – 07764 857221

Sun 13th - New Members Meet – Froggatt Edge

Dave Rundall - 01257 272053

July/August - LMC Alpine Meet – Venue TBA

See www.lancsmc.org

LMC Strategy 2003 - 2008

Click here for more information.

Participation Statement

The LMC and BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death.

Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.