This year’s Gogarth Meet is taking place on 21 & 22 June
‘Everest Summitted!’ was the headline from the 2024 Gogarth Meet, as 80 members, family, friends and guests came together to climb the cumulative 8,848m height – raising funds for Climbers Against Cancer https://climbersagainstcancer.org/ in the process. Success was duly celebrated with the traditional BBQ on Porth Dafarch beach. We’re teaming up with CAC again this year for another Summit Push, although as always the actual climbing is entirely optional!
Beyond that it’s the same old formula that has served us well for the last twenty years. Come equipped with a rack & rope; a bike; kayak or pair of binoculars; or just a tube of factor 50 and a bucket and spade – whatever you need to ‘Get Out There!’ and work up a thirst / appetite. Bring your friends and family – the more the
merrier! In a new twist this year we’ll have some extra guests joining us from the BMC Summer Climbing Meet to add even more buzz on the beach!
In terms of logistics, plans will be familiar to anyone who’s been along before:
Camping is pre‐booked at Valley of The Rocks Google Maps – you don’t need to book separately, but on arrival please let them know you are there. They’re offering a special rate for The Rucksack Club of £9 per person and are always very welcoming, so be sure to say Hi and thank you!
The Saturday morning rendezvous is the South Stack Café (as usual) Google Maps – They’re open at 10 a.m. NOTE there is now a parking fee at South Stack £6 per day. The machine now takes contactless (or you can pay in the café). Parking is free for RSPB members.
Beers and other aperitifs will be served on the beach at Port Dafarch from 7 p.m. Google Maps with food from 7:30 or thereabouts. No whinging if you are late and miss the hot food (or have to incinerate your own!) After a twenty year price freeze we’re bowing to the inevitable and asking for £7.50 to cover food and drink this year. Any surplus will be donated to CAC.
We’ll rendezvous at the café again on Sunday at 10 a.m. for another day of fun.
Let me know if you are planning to be there by completing this FORM
where you can also tell us whether you prefer your BBQ fare to be plant‐based or meaty; if you want me to try to fix you up with a climbing / walking / paddling / sandcastle buddy; or want or can offer a lift share!
After last year’s success we’ll be going for another lap of Everest – all funds raised will go to training local cancer doctors to help save children’s lives in Nepal. Please share this link on your socials to tell your friends you’re taking part in this challenge, and of course it would be great if you can spare a few quid to donate 🙂
https://www.justgiving.com/page/rucksack-club-everest-2025
Finally, some pics from last year to provide inspiration & psyche – See you there!
Cheers, Dom
