Author: Vic Odell
Vic started climbing when Whillans harnesses and EB were new and the MOAC was state of the art protection. He had great fun climbing then, and still does now. Vic was never that brilliant a climber, but he is still hoping to improve. Vic joined the CC in the last century, just.

Dr Vun Lim

Vun Lim, a member since 2016 died after a fall on Dinas Mot on the 28th June. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. Vic Odell

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2018 Llanberis Tradfest – Postponed

Due to circumstances out of the organiser’s control it will not be possible to hold the Llanberis Tradfest in May this year. They are talking with the site owner and sponsors to see whether it would be possible to have […]

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Honister Zipwire

There has been another application for planning permission to install a zipwire by the Honister Slate Mine. Details of the application can be views … The LDNPA are asking for representations from the public, to be received before 26th March […]

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BMC ORG report

The final report has been published, it is on the BMC website here … This will be discussed at next month’s Area meetings and in June, then go to the BMC AGM at the end of June in Kendal. I […]

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Arrangements for the AGM weekend

Friday 23rd Quiz Gwynedd Room Royal Vic Snowdonia themed climbing quiz. Written by Roger Grimshaw it is quite broad in scope, covering a fair bit of ground and history. Vic Odell Prizes Saturday 24th Johnny Dawes coaching sessions These are […]

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BMC ORG

The BMC ORG has published its January newsletter, with the news that the review of the ORG report and its recommmendations has been extended. The BMC AGM will now be on the 16th of June. BMC ORG January Newsletter … […]

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BMC Organisational Review

The BMC will be launching the Independent Organisational Review report at the Kendal Mountain Festival on Saturday, at the Kendal Town Hall. Full details are on the BMC website. The report will then be debated at the area meetings taking […]

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Iain McMorrin

We have been notified of the death of Iain McMorrin, member since 1965, who sadly died on 22nd October in Pembrokeshire. Our thoughts are with his wife and family. We will post an update if we have further information about […]

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Rex Nieto – Legacy for Ynys Ettws

The Club has been informed that Rex Nieto has left a legacy to us in his will. Rex was the custodain of Ynys Ettws from 1966 to 1970, his wish is that the legacy is spent on Ynys Ettws. We […]

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Llanberis Tradfest

Llanberis Tradfest, 9th – 11th June 2017 Details are on the website … Tickets are £35. These are great fun and really worth going to. Vic Odell

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