Our programme of mountain hiking, climbing and other events

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Talk: An ascent of Island Peak, with Tristan Blanchard

Goytre Village Hall (GVH) Newtown Road, Penperlleni, Pontypool, United Kingdom

Earlier this year Tristan Blanchard who is a member of Gwent Mountaineering Club, together with several friends and sherpa guide successfully reached the summit of Imja Tse / Island Peak (6189m/20,305ft) in the Nepal Himalaya.   Come and join us to hear more about Tristan's successful high altitude climb which, by pure chance, was achievedContinue reading "Talk: An ascent of Island Peak, with Tristan Blanchard"

Talk: The Haute Route on Ski – Twice

Goytre Village Hall (GVH) Newtown Road, Penperlleni, Pontypool, United Kingdom

A talk by Ken Prandy, being a composite of skiing two Haute Routes, in very different conditions. To quote from Peter Cliff's guidebook: "a long and committing traverse through some of the most outstanding scenery in the Alps", "the longest and hardest (variation) being the Classic Route with the Zermatt-Saas Fee Variation, which crosses 23Continue reading "Talk: The Haute Route on Ski – Twice"

Indoor climb

Summit Centre, Trelewis The Old Drift Mine Trelewis, Treharris

Wednesday evening climbing at The Summit Centre, Trelewis starting at 6pm.

Indoor climb – location TBC

Summit Centre, Trelewis The Old Drift Mine Trelewis, Treharris

Wednesday evening climbing. Location TBC. Climbing meets are weather dependent and can change at short notice. Please contact the organiser for more information.

Indoor climb

Summit Centre, Trelewis The Old Drift Mine Trelewis, Treharris

Wednesday evening climbing. Choice of two venues: Boulders Cardiff, St. Catherines Park, Pengam Road, Cardiff CF24 2RZ The Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine Trelewis, Treharris South Wales, CF46 6RD

Indoor climb: Every Wednesday (October – March)

Summit Centre, Trelewis The Old Drift Mine Trelewis, Treharris +1 more

Join us every Wednesday from 6pm for indoor climbing over the winter months from October through to the end of March 2025. There is a choice of 2 climbing venues so we hope to see you at one of them! Boulders Cardiff, St. Catherines Park, Cardiff, CF24 2RZ The Summit Centre, The Old Drift MineContinue reading "Indoor climb: Every Wednesday (October – March)"

Talk: Members Digital Photos

Goytre Village Hall (GVH) Newtown Road, Penperlleni, Pontypool, United Kingdom

A chance to showcase what we all have been up to in the last 12 months! Pete Salenieks has traditionally opened the Winter evenings programme with an audio-visual display of photographs from the membership taken over the last year (Sept 23- Sept 24). The aim is to capture as many different activities the GMC hasContinue reading "Talk: Members Digital Photos"

Indoor climb: Every Wednesday (October – March)

Summit Centre, Trelewis The Old Drift Mine Trelewis, Treharris +1 more

Join us every Wednesday from 6pm for indoor climbing over the winter months from October through to the end of March 2025. There is a choice of 2 climbing venues so we hope to see you at one of them! Boulders Cardiff, St. Catherines Park, Cardiff, CF24 2RZ The Summit Centre, The Old Drift MineContinue reading "Indoor climb: Every Wednesday (October – March)"

Indoor climb: Every Wednesday (October – March)

Summit Centre, Trelewis The Old Drift Mine Trelewis, Treharris +1 more

Join us every Wednesday from 6pm for indoor climbing over the winter months from October through to the end of March 2025. There is a choice of 2 climbing venues so we hope to see you at one of them! Boulders Cardiff, St. Catherines Park, Cardiff, CF24 2RZ The Summit Centre, The Old Drift MineContinue reading "Indoor climb: Every Wednesday (October – March)"

Indoor climb: Every Wednesday (October – March)

Summit Centre, Trelewis The Old Drift Mine Trelewis, Treharris +1 more

Join us every Wednesday from 6pm for indoor climbing over the winter months from October through to the end of March 2025. There is a choice of 2 climbing venues so we hope to see you at one of them! Boulders Cardiff, St. Catherines Park, Cardiff, CF24 2RZ The Summit Centre, The Old Drift MineContinue reading "Indoor climb: Every Wednesday (October – March)"

Annual General Meeting (online)

Online

Our Annual General Meeting will be held online on 24th October 2024. Agenda and joining details will be shared via email.

Indoor climb: Every Wednesday (October – March)

Summit Centre, Trelewis The Old Drift Mine Trelewis, Treharris +1 more

Join us every Wednesday from 6pm for indoor climbing over the winter months from October through to the end of March 2025. There is a choice of 2 climbing venues so we hope to see you at one of them! Boulders Cardiff, St. Catherines Park, Cardiff, CF24 2RZ The Summit Centre, The Old Drift MineContinue reading "Indoor climb: Every Wednesday (October – March)"