Scottish winter climbing Aviemore Cairngorms. Will likely be trying to get some mixed climbing in in the Northern Coories conditions dependent or a winter walk if the routes aren’t in condition. 4 Males beds , 2 female & 2 mixed available. More available on request. Contact Rob Beck for more information.

Our weekend meet at The Roaches, led to a few epics… There was bloodshed by the first team on Valkyrie, a single tear shed for the second team, and amarooned leader with two ropes jammed on the Mincer. Many brave parties then took on The Sloth 💪🏻. Perhaps fuelled by good food, great cheesecake and […]

As those winter blues set in don’t forget to check out the latest newsletter for stories of drier days and the meet list for next year!

A small group of Oreads travelled up to the beautiful (but rather midgey) Isle of Skye in May. There were grand intention to do the full ridge traverse across 2 days. The weather and peoples tired limbs never quite worked aligned for that attempt however plenty of adventure was still had on the Cuillin! Days […]

The weather outside is frightfull and to be totally honest the temperature inside the indoor venues isn’t all that much warmer! That said it is time for the 1st Winter Wall Wednesday of the season and we are kicking things off with Awesome Walls in Sheffield! There is no need to book on or anything […]

The BMC have been doing monthly city insight videos and this month Sheffield was featured. For those in the club that focus their attention on the south end of the peaks and Derby/Notts this video should be the perfect reminder that Winter Wall Wednesdays are back on and the next session in Sheffield is at […]

At the end of this issue are the details and menu form for the annual dinner –this must be returned by 14 November at latest so do it now!Also the draft meets list for 2023 is in here with lots of meets still needingleaders and still spaces for more meets -what would you like to […]

A select group of Oreads enjoyed a mostly hot and sunny two weeks in the Chamonix valley. After prolonged hot and dry weather throughout July the high mountains were out of condition; though Mick and Kasia managed to grab an ascent of the Tete Blanche at the start of the trip. However with plenty still […]

Lots of Oreads in attendance today at the Heathy Lea maintenance day. Grass has been cut, trees trimmed, wood pile stocked and even a wood shed being constructed!

It’s about time we dusted off our ropes and shoes for a slightly delayed newmembers meet to see just how weak our fingers have become. Hopefully this yearwe’ll actually get out on real rock! The format of the weekend will likely involve a small group out climbing on theFriday evening then retiring to Heathy Lea […]