Oxford Mountaineering Club

In a recent poll sent out by LDT 71% of people believed the name 'Sharp Edge' was ' far too aggressive'. Of the 71%, 59% have said they'd never visit the Lake District again if something wasn't done to change it.
A project has now been started for the arete to be renamed, and with excess HS2 funds the government has awarded the trust £25million to ensure a smooth transition.

Rumour has it the following names are in the running:

- High Way
- The Slate Sidewalk
- Blencathra Route 4
- The Air Max Trail, sponsored by Nike

(For those losing their minds over this, if you've not twigged... it was an April Fools. Too good to delete, sorry!)

https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2024/04/speed_climbing_to_be_replaced_by_slow_climbing_at_the_2028_olympics-73640

NEWS: Speed Climbing to be replaced by Slow Climbing at the 2028 Olympics Speed Climbing to be replaced by Slow Climbing at the 2028 Olympics

https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2024/04/landmines_approved_for_deer_management-73617

NEWS: Landmines Approved for Deer Management Highland estate managers have been given the go-ahead to use land mines in an attempt to bring down deer numbers, widely considered to be out of control in the Scottish highlands. The knock-on...

A beautiful snowy Dartmoor provided an ideal base for the 2023 OMC Christmas Meet. Fun days out and hospitable evenings to follow. Greatly enjoyed by all and a fabulous end to the OMC year.

New to Oxford and have a love of the outdoors. Come and meet some like-minded people at the Oxford Mountaineering Club 1st Wednesday Social Meet.

The OMC getting all social with a picnic and some slack lining in the park. Views over the city always worth a look.

It wasn’t even a club meet weekend, but if the sun is out, then OMCers will head for the hills!

Another bumper weekend for the climbing contingent of the club with successes on routes from V. Diff to E3 (I'm informed - Too rich for my blood). We in the OMC have often observed - The sun always shines in Pembroke.

A random selection from our recent meet based in the remote and atmospheric JMCS Hut on Skye. Some cragging, some scrambling, some big mountain days out, some curious wildlife, and some great companionship (and perhaps a tod or two of whisky).

This looks like a lovely spot. Well worth a visit 😊

In Pictures: Eryri in spring Photographer James Grant shares some of his spectacular images of Eryri, also known as Snowdonia.

The Easter weekend at our N Wales home often provides the first opportunity for OMCers to head outside to flex the fingers, strain the sinews, and massage the mojo. This year proved no exception: Hill Walking above Capel Curig and in the Moelwyns; Climbing in the Pass, the Ogwen Valley, and the Moelwyns (amongst others); Highball Boulders at Fedr Fawr; Trail Running the Nantlle Ridge. N Wales at Easter never dissapoints.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/apr/05/hikers-urged-to-check-themselves-for-ticks-after-deadly-virus-found-in-uk

Hikers urged to check themselves for ticks after deadly virus found in UK Risk of tick-borne encephalitis virus is very low, but infection can be life threatening

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Voluntary Product Recall for the Wild Country SUPERLIGHT ROCKS.

Taking safety and product reliability as our biggest priority, we want to share this information with you thoroughly, so you know what steps to take with your Superlight Rocks.

👉 www.wildcountry.com/product-recall, is where you can find all the recall information and a Q&A.

Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience, and thanks for your understanding and support.

--Voluntary Superlight Rocks Recall Details --

• Hazard:
Wild Country has recently learned that when SUPERLIGHT ROCKS are exposed to maritime seaside conditions with high concentrations of salt and/or humid climate with a salty atmosphere for an extended period of time, corrosion inside of the ferrule (the swage covered in plastic that is labeled with the name of the product) can occur. This can significantly reduce the breaking strength of the chocks and may therefore become dangerous for a climber in the event of a fall from height.

• Which rocks?
ONLY Superlight rocks, which can be easily identified by the label on the tubular heat shrink, where the name of the product “SUPERLIGHT ROCK” is specified. However, the product can also be identified by the characteristic single cable wire.

NO OTHER MODELS of chocks/Rocks are involved in the recall.

• Do all Superlight Rocks need to be returned?
YES, as this corrosion process is not visible to the user and cannot be identified, we strongly recommend stopping using the Superlight Rocks immediately and following the recall instructions.

• Contact and information:
You can find information about the recall, contact services and FAQ at our link in bio.

Work Meet Day 1: Extreme porterage to exchange fire extinguishers; stove flue baffle fitted; ceiling patched ✅✅✅

Atmospheric arrival at our N Wales home. Our ‘Spring’ Work Meet is on!!

Coming summer 2023

A spot of climbing, then a spot of beer, pizza, and burgers. Our first social meet of 2023.

NEWS: Agreement Reached in Dartmoor Camping Saga A deal has been stuck that may have saved wild camping, in some form, on Dartmoor. The arrangement will enable people to continue camping in designated parts of the National Park on a permissive...

https://www.ukhillwalking.com/news/2023/01/new_bothy_opens_in_the_cairngorms-73226

NEWS: New Bothy Opens in the Cairngorms Work has finished on a new bothy in the southern Cairngorms. Ruighe Ealasaid, otherwise known as the Red House, is in a handy location for the Tarf hills.

OMC Christmas Meet 2022 - Some fine walking, sunshine, climbing, the odd minor snow sprinkle on our summits, fireside cake-stops, and even a miniature steam railway. Eskdale and environs did us proud.

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/nov/11/i-climbed-a-mountain-in-the-lake-district-to-mark-a-two-minute-silence-with-strangers

I climbed a mountain in the Lake District – to mark a two-minute silence with strangers Every year, walkers from all over the north join members of the Fell and Rock Climbing Club on a trek up Great Gable in remembrance of those who have lost their lives in conflict

https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/newsroom/news/three-norths-align-great-britain?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=10b4d108-17cb-429a-b217-a16309cced60

The three ‘norths’ combine over Great Britain for the first time in history November 2022 will see true north, magnetic north and grid north combine at a single point in Great Britain for the first time ever.

Ropes Workshop Day 2. More climbing, more anchors, knots, direct belays, coffee, cake, and all that malarkey 😊

Day 1 of our Rope Skills Workshop. What’s a bit of lightning and hail when you’re having fun!