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Local Clubs
Shrewsbury Mountaineering Club
Shropshire-based mountaineering, rock-climbing and walking club.
The Wrekin Mountaineering Club
Shropshire-based mountaineering, rock-climbing and walking club.
Shropshire Ramblers Association
walks throughout the year.
mainly Shropshire-based group of walkers, with meetings arranged every Sunday throughout the year, as well as weekday evenings in summer.
Long Distance Walkers Association
The LDWA is an Association of people with the common interest of walking long distances in rural, mountainous or moorland areas.
Wolverhampton Mountaineering Club
Wolverhampton-based mountaineering, rock-climbing and walking club.
Clubs in Other Areas
Edinburgh University Mountaineering Club
Hertfordshire Mountaineering Club
Lancashire University Hiking Club
Climbing Links
Our Suppliers
C.A.M.P. (Construzione Articoli Montagna Premana) have been making the finest mountaineering equipment since 1889. With product design and development undertaken in conjunction with leading mountaineers and climbers, such as the mountain guides of Courmayeur and Cortina, C.A.M.P. have maintained their position as the leading manufacturer in Europe with a comprehensive range which is second to none.
Crux is a new brand. Small, focused, unfettered by heritage. They have challenged conventional thinking about product and executed the basic principles that climbers have long recognised: minimalist design, simple solutions, the best materials.
UK company Cumulus has been making high quality specialist outdoor equipment for more than 12 years with sales mainly in Europe and USA. Cumulus down-insulated sleeping bags and specialist clothing (jackets and trousers) have been used on many high altitude mountaineering expeditions in the Himalayas, Andes, Alps, Pamir and Atlas mountains.
In 1982 a pint of beer in Britain cost 50p, Ronald Reagan was President of the USA and in Bethesda, a mountain town right in the heart of North Wales, a small group of dedicated and passionate climbers were busy sowing the seeds of DMM. Over 20 years later DMM continues to design, test and manufacture the finest climbing equipment available in their LLanberis factory.
Designed by same team as the world famous Terra Nova tent range, Extremities is a range of high performance clothing accessories designed for outdoor enthusiasts who want to stay warm and dry.
British company best known for their rucksacks and travel packs.
Leki is the world's leading manufacturer of ski, hiking and trekking poles.
For 15 years, Lifesystems has provided
medical equipment and advice for
explorers, expeditions and travellers all
over the world. Their sister company Lifeventure produce an extensive range of travel essentials for all occasions.
Lightwave is a small UK company dedicated to the design and development of high-quality lightweight and ultra-lightweight tents and rucksacks. Lightwave's functional approach means that all Lightwave products are uncluttered by unnecessary features that add weight and complexity. Lightwave products are designed to meet the specialist needs of genuine lightweight travel enthusiasts.
In 1862 Kaspar Tanner lay the first building blocks of Mammut by founding the craftmans' ropery near Lenzburg, Switzerland. Today Mammut are at the forefront of the design and manufacture of an extensive range of outdoor equipment.
Marmot has built performance outdoor products for over 30 years. They design and produce outdoor clothing and equipment to be simpler, easier-to-use, more comfortable, more durable, lighter weight, and, at the same time, of the highest quality and better value.
For over 300 years the Meindl family have produced boots and shoes in their Bavarian factory. They have a worldwide reputation for quality.
Formed in 1921 Millet is the leading French manufacturer of mountaineering apparel and equipment.
Cheshire-based Mountain Equipment have been part of over 100 Everest expeditions, participated in every British first ascent of an 8000m peak and unsupported trips to both poles. Their customer list is a who's who of adventurers, people who need gear they can trust in any conditions.
Nikwax manufactures high quality, environmentally safe cleaning and waterproofing products. Nikwax prolongs the life and enhances the performance of clothing, footwear & equipment. Whether you work or spend your leisure time outside, Nikwax keeps you dry.
Forget for the moment technical terms like ‘waterproofing' and ‘breathability' and think about being comfortable! Being comfortable in an outdoor situation is about controlling water and air to achieve the right body temperature. The fabric systems that Páramo ® use DIRECT wind, water and still air to the correct place for a particular activity. Based in East Sussex, Paramo are committed to extensive product testing by outdoor professionals.
Primus is a well-known company that develops and sells stoves, lanterns, and accessories for leisure and outdoor use.
Swiss manufacturer of high quality outdoor footwear since 1909, Raichle are at the leading edge of design and innovation.
Manufacturers of the finest outdoor footwear since the 1940s, Scarpa continue to design and manufacture in their Northern Italy base.
Us producers of luxurious performance socks and apparel from superfine New Zealand Merino wool.
Source Vagabond Systems create, produce and market innovative hydration systems for people that belong outdoors.
Source manufacture a range of well-designed and durable adventure sandals for every outdoor activity.
Sprayway's design ethos is simple, the garment has to perform but it should also look great. Their team has researched the market, worn and tested the product extensively ensuring that the right Sprayway garment exists to enrich your experience in the outdoors.
When you purchase a Spyderco you are buying a high-quality reliable cutting tool designed and manufactured for peak performance and ergonomic comfort. Those Who Know Carry Spyderco.
Superfeet manufacture a wide range of premium footwear insoles that help with foot fatigue and body posture. They also include a money-back guarantee.
SureFire illumination tools are the finest in the world — compact, rugged, powerful, reliable, efficient. Engineered for maximum performance and precision manufactured, they produce optimal beams — brilliant light with no rings, hot spots, or shadows. That's why people whose lives may depend on having enough light when they need it, such as military, emergency, and police personnel and outdoors professionals, rely on SureFire.
Terra Nova means 'new ground' and this is reflected in their commitment to innovation and quality. An independent company based in Derbyshire for over a decade, Terra Nova have built a worldwide reputation for the quality, reliability and technical design of their tents and bivi bags.
US sock specialists with a proven track record of quality and innovation.
Timbuk2 make the best messenger bags in the world. Timbuk2 is more than a bag. It's more than a brand. Timbuk2 is a bond. To its owner, a Timbuk2 bag is a dependable, everyday companion.
VAUDE ranks among Europe's leading mountain sports brand names. Today VAUDE is one of the few privately led individual enterprises in the outdoor industry-this leads to a focus on innovation and quality.
Wild Country is designed by enthusiasts from Terra Nova -one of the world's leading tent makers - with a range of models to suit your lifestyle perfectly.
Representative Bodies
The British Mountaineering Council (BMC)
The BMC (British Mountaineering Council) is the representative body that exists to protect the freedoms and promote the interests of climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers, including ski-mountaineers.
Mountain Leader Training UK (MLTUK)
the co-ordinating body for all mountain training schemes in the UK
The Duke of Edinburghs Award is a voluntary, non-competitive and flexible programme of cultural and adventurous activities for all young people, whatever their background or ability.
Weather Forecasts
follow the links on the homepage (bottom right) to free mountain weather forecasts for Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons.
a useful site with detailed synoptic charts.
SportScotland Avalanche Information Service
daily forecasts of the avalanche and climbing conditions at 5 major climbing areas of Scotland during the winter season.
links to Snowdon webcams and forecasts
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