SPEAKERS & CONTENT
Sponsored by Lowe Alpine and Asolo these inspirational and educational lectures will be presented by Tamsin Gay (accomplished winter mountaineer) and Tim Blakemore (British Mountain Guide). Whatever aspect of winter mountaineering you aspire to, Tamsin and Tim will make you aware of the skills required to explore the winter mountains. Topics covered include:
- Equipment and clothing
- Navigation
- Footwork
- Route planning
- Avalanche awareness
- Climbing and much more.
Tamsin and Tim will deliver the lectures in a highly informative way with some great practical elements that draw on a wealth of first hand experience. There will be a host of humorous tales from which to glean invaluable advice and photos to inspire you on your winter adventures. There will also be a Lowe Alpine free prize draw for audience members.
VENUES & DATES
All lectures start at 19:30 and finish at approximately 21:30. Full venue addresses will be updated nearer the time.
Tuesday 16 November - Colwyn Bay
The Ferguson Centre, Rydal Penhros School, Pwllycrochan Avenue, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7BT
Wednesday 17 November - Manchester
Roscoe Building, Manchester University
Thursday 18 November - Durham
Address TBC
Wednesday 24 November - London
Wilkins Gustav Tuck Lecture Theatre, University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT
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Location map 2
Thursday 25 November - Leicester
Moat Community College, Maidstone Road, Leicester, LE2 0TU
Friday 26 November - Cheltenham
The Drama Theatre, Pate's Grammar School, Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0HG
TICKETS ON SALE FROM SEPTEMBER
Tickets will cost £5 per person for BMC members and £7 for non members. Tickets will be available to purchase from the BMC Office in September.
Group discount: purchase 10 tickets or more in advance and each ticket will cost £3.50.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Please contact Becky McGovern at the BMC by tel: 0161 438 3302 or email