This was my first film festival. The only reason I went was to attend the Premiere of the Long Hope Route. Continue reading “Kendal Mountain Festival Review – Oliver Hill”
News from the Chair
Having duly recovered from a severe arm twisting at the AGM I thought it time to put finger to keyboard and tell you of your committees proposals for the coming year.
Slovakia – Maninska Uzina by Sarah Mead
Having been living in the Czech Republic for almost a year now, it seems a shame that I haven’t yet discovered what the country has to offer in terms of climbing, so when I was invited to join the RHM’s annual summer meet in Slovakia, I jumped at the chance. Continue reading “Slovakia – Maninska Uzina by Sarah Mead”
Dalle de l’Amone – Sally Toll
Yet another beautiful sunny day in the Chamonix valley so plans to conquer climb 7 in ‘100 Classic Chamonix Climbs’ was on the agenda; the Amone slab, Switzerland (TD). As we approached the little hamlet of L’Amone the 450m slab stood out clearly with a smooth light grey chute running down its centre, which was our route up. Continue reading “Dalle de l’Amone – Sally Toll”
Contacting the Emergency Services by SMS
Mobile phone reception in the Mountains can often be intermittent or non-existent. If you are involved in an incident on the hill and need to call assistance but cannot make voice calls, you may now contact the 999 emergency services using a short messaging service (SMS) text from your mobile phone. Continue reading “Contacting the Emergency Services by SMS”