With her stunning photograph of local landmark ‘The Lonely Shepherd’, Club member Jen Price is overall winner of the Club’s 2025 annual photographic competition.
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Walk in the dark, snow and ice
Meeting below Neuadd Reservoirs, twelve determined members of Gwent Mountaineering Club for the Pen y Fan Horseshoe walk in the dark, snow, ice and fog.
Basic competency levels for climbers joining gwentmc
Climbing is a complex activity with many skills to learn and master.
Better together in a Club
Joining a club is a great way to make friends. It’s better together to team-up and find walking or climbing partners to safely share outdoor adventures together.
Photo competition categories, 2024/25
The categories for the Club’s annual photographic competition for 2024/25 are: The Club in action, Mountain weather, Portrait of a mountain, hill or crag, and Adventure in wild places.
Raising money for Climbers Against Cancer
Ten-year olds Elen and Eleri, daughters of members Lowri Gwyn and Sara Davies/Ian Goudge spent their Easter school holidays at a local climbing wall, raising money for Climbers Against Cancer.
A Traverse of the Rùm Cuillin
The Isle of Rùm is a jewel in the crown of Scotland’s Inner Hebrides. Peter was eagerly anticipating his first visit and a traverse of the Rùm Cuillin.
A perfect tour of the Isle of Rum
Over the misty mountains,Past the wide heights of blue,Even to the crystal fountains,Where all the dreams come true. from: The Mountain Trail and its Message. Albert W. Palmer, 1911
Getting back to Trad/First Lead Day
Awesome assistants helped nine members with limited or forgotten experience of ‘Trad’ climbing in a ‘getting back to Trad/First Lead’ refresher day, arranged by member Sara Davies.
Personal gear for mountain walking
Good, sound clothing and equipment is essential for mountain safety and contributes greatly to an enjoyable day on hills and mountains. Its important to have the right personal gear forContinue reading “Personal gear for mountain walking”