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Spring really takes off in May, so the Rucksack Club calendar is packed with activities to encourage us all to get out and enjoy the mountains: - Taking advantage of the bank holiday weekend, we have a camping trip over the wild hills of the Ben Alder Forest, both north and south of the Bealach Dubh. We start from the remote railway station at Corrour on Saturday 2nd, then head north east to Beinn Eibhinn for our first ascent (of many...) - The following weekend we're off to our great hut in North Wales, Beudy Mawr, with climbing in mind. - Another weekend, another country - this time (15-17 May) we're in England, the Duddon Valley to be precise, to enjoy the Lake District from
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The outdoor world bursts into spring in April, so the Rucksack Club is geared up for a busy month: Easter in the Rucksack Club traditionally means Scotland and this year is no exception; we convene at Mill Cottage near Feshiebridge with the Cairngorms at our feet. The following week (10-12 April) is our President's Meet, which this year will be at the Gritstone Club's hut by Thirlmere, The Smithy. This will give great access to central Lakeland. A week later and we're back in the Lake District, this time with a joint meet with the Midland Association of Mountaineers at our own capacious hut in the Duddon Valley, High Moss. Finally in April (24-26), we return to the Fell and Rock Club's Brackenclose hut, where
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March is another busy month for the Rucksack Club, with a meet every weekend: - We begin (6-8 March) with a visit to the Midland Association of Mountaineers' Glan Dena hut in Eryri for a planned 18-mile walk around the sites of historic former Rucksack Club huts in the area: Cwm Eigiau, Tal y Braich Uchaf, and Tyn‐y‐Shanty. - The following weekend (13-15) the venue changes to our own hut in the Scottish Highlands, Craigallan, for winter walking and climbing - or whatever the weather permits. This is a joint meet with the Karabiner Club. - The next weekend (21-22) we have a gargantuan walk in the traditions of the Rucksack Club pioneers. This will take us from Colne to Rowsley, timed to celebrate the
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Don't miss next week's Slideshow: Tuesday 3rd March: To the End of the World: From Aconcagua to the Patagonian Andes with Adam Gouldsworthy.
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There's plenty of activity in the Rucksack Club this February, not only making good use of all of our huts but with a sun rock trip too: - We end January and begin February (30-1) with a caving meet based at Matlock, a fixture that has become a hardy perennial. - Our fabulous Duddon Valley hut, High Moss, deserves a little help with maintenance each year, so we have a working meet scheduled for the weekend of 6-8 of the month. These working meets have built up a devoted following, being warm, friendly and productive occasions. - But for those who can forego the camaraderie of the working meet, one of our number has organised a sun rock trip to the Costa Blanca (7-14 Feb).
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Free Slideshow - A Tale of Two Treks - 7.30pm Tuesday 13th January at Summit Up Oldham Kick off 2026 in style as our Indoor Meets Season gets back underway at 7.30pm on Tuesday 13 January. We will be spanning continents and hemispheres as Helen and Rae Pritchard entertain us with a Tale of Two Treks. From the high peaks of Ecuador to the Greater Ranges of Nepal, there are tales of gold smuggling, smoking volcanos, helicopters and tea houses….stunning sunrises and breathtaking views ….. from the Equator to the Himalayas. Each Slideshow this season features a raffle, with all proceeds going to a climbing related charity. The January event will support Mountain Rescue England and Wales EVERYONE is welcome (even if you aren't a
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Winter is upon us, with the prospect of snow and ice to get us off our Christmas couches and out onto the hills. The Rucksack Club offers a whole range of opportunities to do just that: - We see in the New Year at meets across our three huts in Scotland, Wales and England - On 6th January an ad hoc team of Rucksackers and guests heads off for Wadi Rum in Jordan for some desert Big Wall action -2026 proper kicks off on 10th January with our traditional Marsden-Edale meet, crossing the moors in around 22 miles - or double that for those starting from Edale the previous night (9th January) and visiting Marsden just long enough for a brief breakfast, before turning around
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