GEAR
If you are holding onto any club gear, please bring them to the wall sessions this week or email Ali (arm20) to arrange something!
This week,
MONDAY WALL SESSION 7.30 – 9PM
It’s the last week of wall sessions so come along, its time to finish off that red/blue/green/… project!
WEDNESDAY PUB LUNCH 1 – 2PM
Just eating, no sign up. Could be a good time to make some post-exam arrangements
AV after that if you’re keen.
THURSDAY
IMPROVER WALL SESSION 1 – 2.30PM
Last session…
HANDOVER SOCIAL 7.30PM ONWARDS (Its now Thursday, not Wednesday sorry!)
Bbq fun times at the Maiden. Come and visit St Andrew’s very own lump of rock – it’s even got a page on UKC! Also not to be missed is the very big ball of shoelaces that has been passed down for generations.
Meet outside Tesco at 7.30. If you already know your way, we can see u straight at the Maiden! Bring food and drink and headtorches. Give me a ring if u missed the tesco group and need to find your way there
It’s back from sunny Torridon and back to St Andrews with plenty to look forward to!
TISO DUNDEE GEAR NIGHT 5.30 – 8PM
20% off gear, 15% off clothing and footwear, and 10% maps and such. Give a shout on the facebook group and I’m sure people wanting to go will find some way of meeting up etc!
BLUES AND COLOURS
Congrats on all who have been awarded blues and colours! This is the full list:
Blues:
Eve Blumson
John Hall
Richard Hines
Xiao Xian Goh
David Gudmundsson
Half Blues:
Alexandra Sandulescu
Becka Hughes
Olivia Anne Pocock
Thomas Davy
I’ve doubled checked with ROHAN St Andrews, bring along your club membership card and the 15% discount is yours!
This week:
MONDAY WALL SESSION 7.30 – 9PM
WEDNESDAY PUB LUNCH AT THE WHEY PAT
There’s no sign up because there’s no more trips for the year :0 But there will be people in the mood for food anyway
Heading off to AV in Dundee after lunch
Those coming on the DINNER MEET, please reply to the email about MENU CHOICES if you haven’t already if not I can’t guarantee what might end up as your dinner
HANDOVER has been pushed to next week. We’ll look at the forecast since its a BBQ but hopefully some sort of Tuesday or Wednesday!
This week…
MONDAY WALL SESSION 7.30 – 9PM
WEDNESDAY
LUNCH AT THE WHEY PAT 1 – 2PM
Sign up is for a day trip on the 5th of May to go trad climbing. That’s the last trip of the year! It’ll be somewhere simple for beginners to learn. Hopefully it’ll work out better than this weekend when it rained and rained!
THURSDAY
IMPROVER WALL SESSIONS 1 – 2.30PM
PUB SOCIAL 8.30PM AT THE WHEY PAT
Party like a rock star. Bring guidebooks and maps if u have any grand plans for the weekend in Torridon!
Upcoming…
Tiso Gear Night next Wednesday 5.30 – 8pm with lots of discounts
There are 2 NEW SHINY FINGERBOARDS set up in the sports centre near where the club cupboard. That’s through the other side of the changing rooms / sports hall for those who don’t know. A happy ending to an 18 month project =0 watch out for the new climbing wall we started planning last year They’re free for use anytime but please don’t hurt yourself. If you’ve never used one before, maybe come talk to me or someone who climbs a lot first
ROHAN of St Andrews has offered our club 15% DISCOUNT on full price items. You probably just need to bring the membership card along, am confirming details with them and will keep you updated. Also they would like you to know there’s a sale starting Thursday.
DUNDEE TISO GEAR NIGHT 2nd May 5.30 – 8pm
20% off climbing and mountaineering gear, 15% off clothing and shoes and 10% of maps, publications and GPS systems. Will send a reminder closer to the date.
Things to do…
MONDAY WALL SESSION 7.30 – 9PM
WEDNESDAY
PUB LUNCH 1-2PM
Sign up this week is for the Dinner meet 27th to 29th April. It’s the last meet of the year and comes with a fancy dinner! This year we’re camping in Torridon where there is something for everyone – walking, trad climbing (single pitch/multi pitch), bouldering, drinking etc. Don’t worry if you don’t have a tent, we’ll try to beg, borrow, steal or you know, squeeze.
CLIMBING TECHNIQUE REVIEW AT AV, LEAVING THE PUB AT 2PM
Wondering how to improve? Come along, bring your harness, I will try to understand your weaknesses, strengths and give tips and show you exercises to help you climb better. This is the Real Deal, with structure and handouts and all. We’ll also be doing some bouldering so if you’ve never done much before please watch this video to see what the right way to fall is
THURSDAY
IMPROVER WALL SESSIONS 1-2PM
John and Becka will give special attention to help u become a better climber! Perfect for those new to the sport and all who like to climb.
POTLUCK SOCIAL 8PM
Bring a dish (and if possible make it gluten and/or dairy free for Eve and John), drinks, some thoughts and lots of psyche. Would like to hear your suggestions for the future so if you get bored from now till then, here are some questions to think about
What trips would I like to go on next year? (where and when)
What did I love about the club this year?
What could be better?
What are my goals for next year?
Upcoming…
Handover at the Maiden next Thursday evening
Hope everyone has had a good break! Kicking off with some good news…
T SHIRTS ARE HERE!
Pick them up at the pub on Wednesday 1 – 2pm. Bring along the money on Wed if you haven’t paid
CHARIOTS OF FIRE STYLE FUN RUN
Somebody has organised this in aid of Childreach International and invites us all. It’s a 5km run on Sunday 22nd April. Perfect opportunity to get in some fitness to make the most of the Highlands.
And its business as usual
MONDAY WALL SESSION 7.30 – 9PM
WEDNESDAY PUB LUNCH 1 – 2PM
Sign up this week is for a trad climbing day trip, 21st April. We’ll be going somewhere easy and teaching people how to lead / place gear etc. Thinking about either Dunkeld or Traprain Law at the moment so a good range of climbs for those who know they’re doing. This is the best time of the year weather-wise to do this so sign up and who knows it could be the first step to an amazing summer
And the usual CLIMBING AT AV, DUNDEE AFTER LUNCH
THURSDAY
WALL SESSION 1 – 2.30
PUB SOCIAL 8.30PM AT THE WHEY PAT
The usual drink and chat. Might be a good idea to bring along guidebooks and maps if you’re headed to Mill Cottage this weekend to get psyched and make crazy plans!
UPCOMING…
Next Wednesday afternoon at AV I’ll be doing a climbing technique personal review. Assessing strengths, weaknesses and tips for what to work on.
Next Thursday potluck social to hear your feedback, what you want to see next year (e.g. where and when for trips, what skills you’re most keen on) and a little preview into ideas for next year
More details in next week’s email. Thats all for now!
Just a few pictures from my first mountaineering trip. Attempted the Ring of Steall (key word, attempted), learned that waterproof boots still get wet when submerged during a creek crossing, played an afternoons worth of card games, ate some delicious … Continue reading →
We’ve rescheduled the DINNER MEET (TORRIDON) to the 4th – 7th May weekend to coincide with the May Day long weekend. Sorry about the late notice, I hope everyone can still make it! Please give a shout if you aren’t able to make it but would really really like to go, we’ll see if anything can be done. Also, the plan is to camp so if anyone of you is a proud owner of a gazebo of some sorts, please let me know! We would love to borrow it to use as a common area for people to hang out under.
BLUES AND COLOURS AWARDS
Nominations are due this Friday. I’ve attached the criteria so let me know if you qualify for anything! It doesn’t apply if you’ve already got the same award last year though. Something to aspire to maybe for any wanderers looking for something to do
And the usual:
WEDNESDAY
PUB LUNCH AND SIGN UP 1-2pm
This week’s sign up is for Mill Cottage 13th – 15th weekend. That’s right next to the Cairngorms which has everything from walking and climbing! Luxury accommodation including mattresses, a shower and the option to camp outside. Click on the link for more info.
After lunch, people usually go CLIMBING AT AV DUNDEE.
THURSDAY
WALL SESSION 1-2.30pm
GAME NIGHT SOCIAL including twister, and some say poker! 8pm at Raynette & Sandra’s house.
Lots of exciting activities lined up after Easter Break! Including 2 day trips to learn how to trad climb, a climbing strengths and weaknesses review at AV, a potluck social to find out what everyone’s goals and ideas are, and of course the bonfire handover at the Maiden. Plenty to look forward to
I have attached photos from the Cairngorms trip in February. I thought others may like to see them as well. Sorry there are so many, I have a hard time narrowing things down! -Heather
Its a brand new commitee but its business as usual
Wednesday - PUB LUNCH AND MEET SIGN UP
There are still a few places left for Lagangarbh so go down and grab them before its gone!
Thursday
WALL SESSION 1-2.30
New green route on the far right and plenty of other new ones if you haven’t been down for a while.
QUIZ SOCIAL
Rachel and Verity have prepared for us an fun filled evening of quiz and mountaineers! Details on time and place coming up soon.
Club T-shirts
This is the last chance to order a t-shirt! We want to place orders at the end of the week. Its£12 and comes in a crazy selection of colors. The print is dark so its probably best to choose a light colour. Make an order and bring the money to the Wed pub lunch or Thurs social.
Royal Blue
Kelly Green
Light Graphie
Charcoal
Khaki
Steel Blue
Sky
Heather Grey
Ash Grey
Natural
Light Pink
Red
Orange
Sunflower
Yellow
White
Photo / Story Comp
We’re still on the hunt for your best photos/stories/poems etc.! It’ll go on the website and you never know when that might shoot you to internet stardom Send Sandra our new web officer an email (sn335) and she will kit you out with an account. The comp ends on the week before easter and lots of lovely prizes are waiting to be picked up!
That’s it for now! Eve’s done a great job and all the fun must continue In a couple of weeks once we’ve all settled into our roles I’m looking to set something up to hear more about your mountaineer-y hopes and dreams and what you would like to accomplish in the year ahead :)
They’re free for use anytime but please don’t hurt yourself. If you’ve never used one before, maybe come talk to me or someone who climbs a lot first
