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Should I wear a helmet? This is a question that only you can answer, to help you make your mind up, here is an article from Climber Magazine. |
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| Local Information | Local Crags: | Check out the UKC crag database but the best crags locally have to be Almscliff and Brimham. Caley and Ilkley also have some good routes but for bouldering Slipstones is another good venue. Check out the meets reports page for our opinions. | Local
Walls: |
Leeds - The Leeds
Wall York MC members recive a £1 discount on entry when climbing in groups of six or more on production of a valid membership cards. Hull - Rock City Also Sheffield's Foundry and Edge climbing centres are only an hour or so away. New wall? - There is a new wall currently being constructed in York at the Oaklands School. The latest plans can be found here. ....and of course there's always the fantastic Rawcliffe Lane MegaWall!!! |
| Local
Shops: |
All
YMC
members get 10% off in Nevisport
in York. This is the best shop in York for climbing although there is Millets, Blacks and a variety of other
outdoor
shops.
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All York MC members also get a 5%
discount at Cycle Scene based in
Wiggington. This is a fabtastic shop ideally suited for mountain
bikers. In York itself there are many good cycle shops such as York
Cycleworks on Laurence Street. |
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| Information |
Ticks are on the increase and can carry potetially serious desiases such as Borreliosis. The following leaflet was recently sent by the BADA-UK organisation and provides practical advice. Leaflet one Leaflet two |
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There
is no
substitute for processional First Aid training,
but if your wondering about what you might have to do in an
emergency then this is the page for you. Rather than
telling you how to
treat an injured person this page explains
how to deal with an
emergency with some useful lifesaving
tips! |
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| BMC |
York MC members are automatically given BMC club membership. The BMC is the organisation which represents climbers and mountaineers in England and Wales. Members can obtain travel inurance for mountaineering and other benefits. Members are also entitled to discounts on a range of other services, publications and shops. See: The BMC |
Liability
Insurance: |
All members of the BMC currently recieve
public liability insurance.
Individual members are also covered by
personal accident isurance. It is possible to upgrade to individual
membership for a reduced fee if you have paid your membership for York
MC!! Details of the liability isurance can be found here. Also see a brief synopsis written by myself on our public liability and duty of care to each other. Click here. |
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| Seasonal |
Winter Info: | I was in Chamonix a
couple
of years ago. I was chatting to a Danish guy about winter climbing. I
still remember the first words he said. Ah Scottish winter climbing,
the most dangerous climbing in the
world.......but don't let that put
you off! Remember its much more than the climbing and the day isn't over till your in the pub. Navigation, Avalaunch awareness and a knowledge of the conditions are all essential skills. Check out this page for tips on what you need for a trip. |
I'm sure people will find the following links useful for planning Scotland trips. Avalanche forcast http://www.sais.gov.uk/latest_forecast/ Cairngorms reports http://www.winternet-scotland.co.uk/reports/east/latest.htm Fort Bill/Glencoe reports http://www.westcoast-mountainguides.co.uk/conditions.htm http://www.abacusmountaineering.com/currentconditions.html General reports http://www.edinburghjmcs.org.uk/conditions/ http://www.thefrontpoint.com/ http://www.climbinfo.co.uk/winterRoutes/ http://www.crag-conditions.com/ http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/ Webcams http://www.ukweatherworld.co.uk/forum/ Weather http://www.mwis.org.uk/ http://www.metcheck.com/ |
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| Alpine |
Guide |
To
alpine climbing |
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