Hello everyone,<br><br>Sorry you've got two emails in one evening but there's a lot of important stuff here about the trip which some of you will be very pleased about so please read it carefully.<br><br>We've had a look at transport, accommodation and number of experienced leaders for the Peak District trip this weekend and come to the conclusion that we can just squeeze you all on the trip (i.e everyone up to and including Gareth). However, due to the number of experienced leaders on the trip I can't guarantee everyone will be able to go trad climbing on both days. Priority for trad climbing will go to those higher up the sign up sheet but there will be opportunities to go bouldering for those lower down. Obviously people higher up on the sign up can go bouldering if they wish though!<br>
<br>We will be meeting at 5pm (1700 to those of a Naval disposition) outside Fulton House on Friday and leaving promptly. If you're late then we'll go without you. If anyone is unable to make this time then please let us know and we can sort something out. <br>
<br>You will need to bring the following kit with you:<br><br><div>- any climbing gear you have</div><div>- sleeping bag + roll mat (it's a scout hut so it's a sleep on the floor jobby)<br></div><div>- waterproof coat</div>
<div>- warm clothing, hats, gloves, scarves etc...</div>
<div>- appropriate clothing to climb in (JEANS NOT ALLOWED)</div><div>- torch (head torches are best)</div><div>- appropriate footwear (ie; something with some treads, not flat soled floppy skate shoes or those stupid ugg things)</div>
<br>We will be staying in a scout hut on the outskirts of Sheffield in a place called Fulwood. It has very limited kitchen facilities (suitable for making hot drinks and toast) so please don't bring ingredients for cooking a gourmet meal! There is also a toilet in the hut but unfortunately no picture of the Queen and no Union Flag. The arrangements for food are as follows:<br>
<br><div>- Friday, stop for food on the motorway (KFC?) or bring your own packed dinner. We will also stop at a supermarket for food supplies for the weekend (need to buy enough for 2 x breakfast, 2 x lunch, snacks)<br></div>
<div>- Saturday, take away in the evening (pretty good Chinese down the road) or eat your own food <br></div>
<div>- Sunday, stop for food on the way home (KFC?)<br><br>Just to let you know, we will be sharing the scout hut with a few people from Kent University Mountaineering Club on the Friday night but they won't be there on the Saturday night. If I remember rightly, the guy who owns the scout hut has had problems in the past with students getting drunk and damaging things so if you want to buy/bring alcohol please keep it to a minimum and don't go crazy or we may not be allowed back in the future.<br>
</div><br>The price of the trip is not yet confirmed but it likely to be around £20 - £25 (the cost will be lower for the bouldering team as they are only in the scout hut one night). We are likely to be going climbing at some of the Peak District's slightly quieter crags as there will be a very high number of climbers in the area due to the BUCS bouldering comp. Yes, there are more crags in the Peak District than Stanage! <br>
<br>If anyone is unable to attend the trip can you please cross your name off the sign up sheet so we know who to expect on Friday. A lot of planning has gone into this trip so I will be pretty annoyed if you don't turn up without having let us know beforehand - just drop us an email and let us know. It's not hard.<br>
<br>We hope to be back around 10pm-ish on Sunday evening. Weather is looking really good for the weekend so it should be an awesome trip!<br>
<br>See you all on Friday,<br><br>Dave<br><br>P.S. Bouldering team - have a chat to Amy about your arrangements for Friday/Saturday if you're unsure what's happening.<br><br clear="all">SUMC Committee<br><br>--<br>
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