Harpur Hill sport climbing

We are heading to Harpur Hill on Saturday 3rd August for sport climbing. All members welcome to join us at the crag from around 10am. Follow the discussion about this meet over on the 'Bowline Days Out' WhatsApp group in the Bowline Community.

Multi-pitch introduction weekend

On the 7th/8th September we are having a meet dedicated to multi-pitch climbing based at our club hut in North Wales. This weekend is particularly aimed at club members looking for an introduction to seconding multi-pitch climbs (although other club members are welcome to come along too, space at the hut permitting). There will be a number of experienced club members attending who are prepared to take out people who would like to gain experience seconding multi-pitch climbs.

To take part you'll need to have at least your own climbing shoes, harness and helmet and have had some experience seconding 'trad' climbs in a single pitch environment (i.e. you are capable of belaying a lead climbers and following them up the route removing the gear as you go). It's very likely that the routes we will climb will be in a mountain environment so you will also need suitable footwear for walking to/from the climb in the mountains plus a proper waterproof jacket/trousers and a 30 litre rucksack for carrying all your gear, drinks, lunch, etc (you will likely be climbing with the rucksack on). If you are not sure whether you have the right gear please contact Andy Potter for advice. We may also be able to lend some gear to you.

To attend this meet please first book your hut place and then contact Andy Potter to request a place for the multi-pitch introduction. Book your hut place by contacting the hut bookings secretary as normal - hutbookings@bowlineclimbingclub.co.uk.

Given the distance to Snowdonia and the current fuel prices it makes sense to share lifts. Nearer the time if you are offering lifts or looking for a lift contact Andy Potter and we'll try spread the word to those attending. You might also wish to club together for food/catering arrangements. Don't forget the usual stuff for staying at the hut (i.e. sleeping bag, pillow, etc).

Thursday Climbing - Stanage Plantation

This week we are heading out for trad climbing and bouldering on Thursday at Stanage Plantation (Peak District). Some members are going during the daytime from 10am and there maybe evening climbing to. If you are planning to go please post in the Thursday Climbing WhatsApp group to co-ordinate with others.