Trips and Expeditions 2011

BBQ WEEKEND Saturday 25th/Sunday 26th June 2011

This is advance notice of our 3rd annual BBQ Weekend which is based in Buttermere.

We will be camping at Dalegarth Guesthouse and Camp Site

Camping is £6 per person per night with no other charges. There is room for a couple of small campervans but check the width restriction on the Buttermere to Honister Road.

We will be lighting the BBQ at 6.30pm on the Saturday and cooking can commence at 7pm. Please bring your own food and drinks.

Programme for Saturday 25th.

Meet at 09.30 am at Gatesgarth Farm Car Parking for climbing at Grey Crags (or make your own way to crags) or a circular walk for non-climbers back to Camping. We hope as many members as possible will undertake the Colin Read Challenge as set out in the Spring Newsletter. Please bring cameras as we are introducing a photo competition shortly.

Programme for Sunday 26th.

To be decided around the BBQ but continuing the Colin Read Challenge.

ARCO, ITALY 10-24th September 2011

Our annual European trip this year is to Arco, Italy. This amazing climbing area is just north of Lake Garda and is easily reached from airports such as Munich, Verona and Venice.

We will be based on the Arco campsite which is directly beneath the amazing sports climbing limestone cliffs. In the area there are massive numbers of routes both sports and trad plus numerous Via Ferratas and walks. The area boasts great cycling routes and water sports at Lake Garda.

The campsite is in easy walking distance of Arco town where there are many bars, cafes and restaurants.

The Arco climbing guide has been re-printed in 2010 and is massive - far too big to put in your pocket for any route. So, the KMC has purchased a copy and anyone is welcome to borrow our copy for a few days to peruse. The Via Ferratas are included in the Cicerone Italian Dolomites Vol 2. This has also been re-printed in 2008.

You are all welcome to join in for all or some of the period we will be there - officially Sat 10th September to Sat 24th September.

If you are planning just to climb on the campsite cliffs then transport is not essential but very useful to visit other crags, Vias, walks etc