Spean Bridge Winter Trip

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We are going to... Spean Bridge!

 

You will be required to have full membership to the club to attend and purchase a ticket for this trip. Details for purchase of tickets through this page will be published in due course, so keep a look out on our Instagram page for updates. It is recommend to purchase a ticket as early as possible as weekend meets tend to sell out fast.

 

As we are expecting winter conditions, initial release of tickets will only be purchasable for those that are trained in winter skills, tickets may be available to those without closer to the time if it is deemed that winter conditions aren't present.

 

We will be making the journey up to Spean Bridge on the Friday afternoon/early evening and will likely have staggered leave times for the transport, this will be discussed in the pre-trip meeting.

 

Please see the advised winter kit list. You will not be permitted on the trip without the necessary essential kit and B1/2/3 rated boots (crampon compatible), crampons, ice axe. The club can't borrow boots as we do not have these to borrow. Ice axe, crampons and helmet (if required) will be included in the ticket price should you wish to borrow them from the club, this will be first ask first serve. Boots/equipment can be rented from Tiso if you do not own them. 

 

Activities

As always, you make your own plans for what you want to do during the weekend. However, we will and can support you with tips for route choices and we will of course make our own plans which you will be invited to join!

 

This trip takes the club to Spean Bridge, located roughly 10 miles past Fort William. We have a lot of mountains at our disposal, such as the entire Nevis Range which includes the Grey Corries, Stob Ban, Aonach Mor on the doorstep and we have the tallest peak in the UK nearby... Ben Nevis. To the Northeast we have the likes of Beinn Teallach and the circuit taking in a classic Munro, Creag Meagaidh. We also have close access to the Loch Lochy Munros to the north. There are also a few Corbetts in the area. Plans will be discussed in the pre-trip meeting and during the weekend. We will of course be subject to the weather in terms of where will give us the best days out.

 

Accomodation 

We are staying at Spean Bridge Community Centre, so bring your own sleeping mat and bag. As always if you are unsure please contact the committee, we will be covering things in the pre-trip meeting.

 

Facilities include:

-  A large hall which is 15m x 8.5m and has a wooden floor, this is where we will be sleeping/socialising so plan accordingly.

- The kitchen is fully equipped with a large fridge and freezer, electric cooker with 4 ring hob, grill and oven, microwave, kettle, and crockery & cutlery.

- There are ladies, gents and disabled toilets.

- Located within the disabled toilet area are two shower cubicles with electric showers.

- The current heating system within the building is electrically operated with low level convector heaters and high level radiant heaters within the main hall space. There are £1 and £2 coin operated electricity meters along with individual and time restricted controls for each electric heater.

 

We will need to clean the hall before we leave and we expect everyone to help with this, and in usual GCUMC fashion we aim to leave the place cleaner than we found it.

 

What to bring

This trip will need the usual stuff for a day on the mountain detailed in the winter kit list. It is imperitive that you read through the list, especially if you are new to winter mountaineering. If you're unsure on what to bring please contact us.

 

The club is able to provide ice axe, crampons and helmets, but it is preferable that you bring your own if you have them, these will be given out on a first ask first serve basis. If we do not have any more available you will be required to rent them from Tiso (or buy your own) which you should sort BEFORE travelling on this trip. We are not able to provide any boots. You will require crampon rated boots (B1/2/3).

 

Winter equipment and boots can be rented from Tiso if you do not already own/can't borrow them.

 

You will not be permitted to take part in any activity without B rated boots, crampons and ice axe.

 

As this is a weekend trip we will be sleeping in the hall for 2 nights, you will be required to have a sleeping bag and sleeping mat (we also have a limited amount to use if you do not have these, you MUST bring your own sleeping bag liner) along with your winter day sack for the trip, prepare for 2 days worth of mountain activity. It is also important that you bring something to eat in the evening, although there are places to eat nearby.

 

If you wish to loan any club equipment for the trip, please contact the Gear Secretary (Equipment will be loaned out on a first ask, first serve basis).

 

Pre-Trip Meeting

Date: TBC

Time: TBC

Where: MS Teams

 

The pre-trip meeting is there to discuss the trip and ask any questions. You will receive an invite via e-mail closer to the date.

 

Ticket

Price: TBC

 

Tickets are on sale from TBC

 

The ticket cost includes: Accomodation and transport.