PRESS RELEASE - 10 October 2007
Going Green: BMC publishes national Crag Code
The BMC has produced a new code of conduct - the Crag Code - to encourage the sustainable use of crags in England and Wales. The code consists of ten important reminders for people visiting our crags - from respecting the rock and other people, to keeping to established footpaths and keeping dogs under control. Whilst the majority of climbers and boulderers have a positive attitude towards crag access and protection - the BMC felt a code was needed to help prevent situations whereby access may come under threat.
Dave Turnbull, BMC Chief Executive, said: “The BMC Crag Code is a simple set of common sense principles. It’s in all of our interests to look after our crags. Whether you're an individual climber, part of a club or running outdoor activity courses, the Crag Code applies to you. Read and respect it.”
The Crag Code was approved by BMC National Council in September 2007. It is part of a wider programme to help protect our crags - including Green Guides & Tread Lightly publications, which are freely available to all climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers.
The idea is that it will be reproduced in guidebooks, climbing magazines/books, Mountain Leader Training literature, outdoor websites, crag noticeboards and posters at climbing walls. We’re calling on organisations and individuals to promote sustainable climbing by following the Crag Code and publicising it as much as possible.
Whether you’re writing a guidebook or putting together your club newsletter, there is a suitable format available to download from www.thebmc.co.uk/cragcode.

posted by glenmore @ 9:53 AM  0 comments

Ian (Captain) and Tracey Sherrington (ex-world champette) will be off to the World Championships this week in Mondaka in the Basque country.



Ian will be leading the The Scottish team which has some great young blood ready to get a taste of big competitions and see who they need to beat either this week or in the future. Greg and Little Tom are both students at North Glasgow College and SDavid Russel used to be. Then there is Tom who is ex-nightwatch at the Lodge as well as David and Fi Coghill, Matt, Wouter and Jonnie Jingles.



We would like to wish them all the luck in the world and have a great time representing Scotland, another world class surf destination.

posted by glenmore @ 4:01 PM  1 comments

Highlights of the 5th Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival will include:

5 lectures, including Stephen Venables, Barry Blanchard and Ian Parnell
30 adventure films, including world premieres and Scottish premieres
Exhibitions of mountain photography and art (this will run for 4 weeks in advance of the main festival event and be located within Edinburgh Central Library on George IV Bridge)
A series of interactive Adventure Taster events, including kayaking, skiing, climbing and mountain biking (note that these will be held 15-18 October, extending the festival to 7 days)
A number of free events, including most Adventure Taster sessions and the exhibitions
Social gatherings, including the Adventure Taster events, film-makers’ nights and the 3rd EMFF party, as well as many informal gatherings during the festival itself.

Emma and Jane from Glenmore Lodge will be there too. They love to chat!!

See www.edinburghmountff.com

posted by glenmore @ 4:10 PM  0 comments

PADDLE 07 will take place on Saturday 27 October (9-5pm) and Sunday 28 October (10-4pm) in The Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth. As well as workshops, a filmfest and presentations, other attractions include displays and challenges. For more information see www.canoescotland.com

Shaun and Nancy will be there too so what more of a reason do you need to go!?

posted by glenmore @ 3:43 PM  0 comments

Glenmore Lodge in conjunction with Tiso and The Ice Factor will be hosting
a series of events covering the specialist techniques and equipment for climbing steep waterfall ice.


TISO - GLASGOW OUTDOOR EXPERIEINCE 27th OCTOBER 2007

Based at the Tiso’s Great Outdoor Experience in Glasgow. Climbing steep water ice requires specialist equipment and techniques. This session outlines both practically and theoretically the equipment and techniques specific to climbing waterfall ice climbs such as found at Rjukan in Norway. Just to whet your appetite there will also be a short slide presentation on ice climbing in areas such as France, Canada, Switzerland, Colorado and Norway.
This will then be followed up with a session covering choosing equipment such as specialist ice tools, crampons, ice screws etc. Also there will be opportunities on the Tiso Outdoor Experience ice wall to be coached by Lodge instructors in some specific steep ice techniques.
Booking Information: Entry to the event is free, but spaces for the practical sessions after the lecture are limited to a total of 8 per session. To avoid disappointment please book your sessions with Tiso GOE in Glasgow. Tel 0141 559 5450.
TIME: Sessions are at 1000Hrs - 1230Hrs; 1330Hrs - 1600Hrs
27 October 2007 Cost: FREE



ICE FACTOR 10th NOVEMBER 2007

This all day session, based at the Ice Factor in Kinlochleven, will, through personalised coaching, give you a quick start to developing the core techniques for climbing steep waterfall ice. In addition the session will cover setting up equipment such as specialist ice tools, crampons, ice screws etc. Use will be made of video for coaching and individualised feedback.
Booking Information: Cost for the session is £60 per person. This includes entry to the Ice Factor, and all technical equipment and instruction. There are only eight places available.
You can book by phoning the Lodge on 01479 861256.
DATE: 10 November 2007 TIME: 10am - 4pm Cost: £60

If you have any questions about the events please do not hesitate to contact
George McEwan on 01479 861256 or email: george.mcewan@glenmorelodge.org.uk

posted by glenmore @ 10:17 AM  0 comments

Sharpen your axes and crampons and get ready for winter climbing! The Dry Tooling Fest is going to be a great way to kick off the winter season and Glenmore Lodge’s 60th anniversary.Join experts and leading brands for workshops, lectures, demos and challenges. There is something for everyone and some great prizes up for grabs thanks to our sponsors.Dave MacCleod will be there leading the way with a seminar on how to train for mixed climbing , a workshop for those who are lucky enough to sign up first and a winter climbing lecture to finish the day off.
Lucy Creamer will be offering Movement on Rock workshops on the indoor wall too. Top tips from one of the top British female climbers.
COMPETITION TIMETABLE
When you book you will be asked to choose from one of the four time slots. You will be given a partner on the day that has booked into the same slot. As a pair, you will exchange belaying and climbing. You will have one and a half hours to complete as many of the climbs as you can ( approx 10 climbs) . The points system will be explained on the day but basically there will be points for completion and extra points for completion on first attempt.

This will give you time to be able to sign up for a workshop if you want to, go slack lining, enter a fun competition and be in the dry tooling competition. See the details by clicking on 60th SPECIALS on our website homepage

posted by glenmore @ 10:06 AM  0 comments

Glenmore Lodge were very happy to support the Wet Wet Paddle Fest aka Andy Jackson Memorial w/e. Over 350 tickets were sold and all the profits go to improving access so we can enjoy our paddling. A BIG thanks to all the organisers and the attendees. It was a great paddle and party!

posted by glenmore @ 10:00 AM  0 comments

Last weekend was the second Club Coaches weekedn held here and supported by the SCA and Glenmore Lodge. It was a great way of supporting nearly 60 volunteers who give their time to the clubs to help more people get out there paddling. Steve MacDonald did a great job updating everybody on UKCC which lead to lead to lots of discussion. No surprises there then.

We had workshops on site here on Saturday and on Sunday we were all off on the water sharing more ideas and coaching skills.

Superb weekend! Thanks very much to all the volunteers and the team who made is another success that we will repeat agian next year.

posted by glenmore @ 4:08 PM  0 comments