Author: Christine, Chair The MMC turned 50 this year, September 26th to be exact! On September 1st, we went to the Camden club to hold our 50th Anniversary Party. During the party we had several speakers talk about the club’s history: John P, David D, Ali T, Oli B, Oscar […]
Author: Oli B In a change to regular programming, MMC headed to Portland for a Springtime meet rather than their usual Summertime venture to the Dorset coast. It was a move that proved to be wise, for the climbers were met with glorious sunshine on both days of the weekend […]
The same as in the summer but colder! We go to the hills all year round. On a winter trip to Scotland, ice axe and crampons can be useful or essential depending on conditions. On high and steep ground in England and Wales we often encounter very wintery conditions, as […]
Author: Tiana Summary and reflections: “Safety first, climbing second” – I first heard this phrase on the course and it nicely encapsulates the essence of the training led by Harry (shoutout to Ali and Chuck for the assist!) on the June weekend meet at Wye Valley. For a long-time indoor […]
Author: Mo “When the weather is bad in Dartmoor, it is really bad!”, that’s what Mohamed’s friend who lives in the area told him, that statement could not have been truer, and yet it was great to see how the club members and prospective members managed to enjoy themselves that […]
Author: Andrew Saturday Most of the group arrived the night before, having a cheeky morning of climbing at Godnor before the rains came. Ben led the way to Rainshadow wall where they could keep climbing in the rain. Damien and Ben cruised anything and everything. Andrew, Martina, and Matthijs had […]
Author: Harry On the second bank holiday of May (thanks Charles for the extra one) 27 prospective and current members descended on Dolgam campsite in North Wales. For the many that were there to experience the joys of trad climbing in North Wales for the first time, the meets secretary […]
Author: Sarah Saturday On Saturday, Wendy, Alix and Sarah walked south from the Woodyhyde campsite along muddy lanes, thick with blossom and spring flowers, to the coast at Chapman’s Pool. There, in the sun, they turned east along the coastal path, went around St Aldheim’s head, down the approximately 200 […]
Cornwall always has something interesting for everyone and often the weather has something to say about it too! Much of the group arrived at a windswept campsite on Thursday night, being the sole caravan among a sea of tents. The next day, however, was an incredibly bright and clear day. […]