ULMC - What we do

THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON MOUNTAINEERING CLUB

ULMC can offer you the opportunity to participate in rock climbing, hill walking and scrambling. We cater for all levels of experience, you don't need to have any experience of the hills before..

We have weekly meets at the Mile End wall (Tuesday evenings 7.00pm - 9:30pm) where we generally complain about the grades, have a chat and even do some climbing. See the Mile End Wall website for more details. There are also weekly social meetings. These are usually held on Thursday evenings from ~8pm at the Penderel's Oak pub on High Holborn though every now and then we go to more esoteric venues. Check group emails for up-to-date info.

Roughly every month we have weekend trips (Fri-Sun) to various 'mountainous' venues including North Wales. Pembroke, Lake District, Peak District, Cornwall, Devon, Swanage, etc. See the home page, or our Facebook group for upcoming trips.

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What it costs

ULMC membership costs £12.50 per year. Weekend trips away cost £35 and include transport, food and accommodation. The club provides breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning, sandwiches for Saturday and Sunday lunch and hot evening meal on Saturday night. Accomodation is generally in huts owned by mountaineering clubs which are dry and get warm. We usually do a few camping trips in summer only.

What you will need

All you really need to get started is a rucksack and a pair of boots suitable for hiking in. This generally means something fairly sturdy that isn't going to let too much water in. Some warm clothes and waterproofs are also a good idea but the club does have a small number of fleeces/waterproofs that you can borrow.
all other kit including a large selection of climbing paraphernalia is available to borrow.

Full equipment list (for weekend trips)
* Clothes to walk / climb in. Denim jeans are NOT suitable.
* Warm clothes
* Water bottle
* Walking boots (& thick socks)
* Rock shoes if you want to climb
* Sleeping bag (a few club ones available)
* Waterproofs (a few club ones available)
* Wash things (shampoo, soap, toothbrush, towel etc.)
* Bit of cash (for meals on the way and back if desired)
* Any medication you need
* Rucksack
* Head torch if you have one
* Lunchbox (or squashed sandwiches!)
* Suncream & sunhat (summer trips)
* Sleeping mat (camping trips, club ones available)

This list is intended as a reminder and for information not a shopping list. Remember we have club equipment available to borrow and considerably less kit is required for day trips and indoor climbing.

Photo: Mountain top in Snowdonia

Photo: An Alp

Updated 30 September, 2011