The Rucksack Club
The Rucksack Club

Wild Camping in the Uk

As a club we have always wild camped from the easier High Camp to the intrepid igloo meets. Now it seems you can book to camp in the Lake District National park through UKwildcamp.org – you have to book and PAY. The site also emphasises that it is ILLEGAL to camp in the national parks. Don’t know what our so called national body is doing about this. Perhaps the committee should look at it – we might have to go back to having a mass trespass – i know some members can remember the original ones in the Peak. I guess this is all part of the present governments agenda to get us to pay to access our countryside!

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Ski Holiday in Austria

Hi all, Im working for a small ski company in Austria this winter. They have one major departure from the Uk from 19 – 28 Jan based in the Wildshonau. The holiday is mainly a cross country ski holiday, with the option to go winter walking or skiing. Each day there will be guided cross country and winter walking trips. Prices included all transport, dinner, bed and breakfast in a 3 start hotel and the guided programme. Im working with a colleague on the cross country ski side. Price is £739 Only sending this out as times are hard and bookings are not great. If interested call me or direct to Alpine Overland (based in Barnoldswick ) and speak to the owner Fred on 01282 817017 or look at www. alpine overland.co.uk PS mention me and you might get a discount of £50

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