Meets Calendar

The Rucksack Club is privileged to have one of the biggest and most varied programme of meets of any British mountaineering club. Our outdoor meets programme has over 50 meets (weekends or longer) throughout the year. We have a regular programme of Wednesday evening climbing – outdoor during the summer months and indoor during winter – and there is a very active Wednesday Walkers group. In the winter months we have a regular mid-week indoor lecture programme from both members and invited national and international speakers. 

 

Meets Calendar: Hover over any event to see details. Click to open event (then scroll to see more info).
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< 2024 >
February 26 - March 03
  • 26
    26.February.Monday

    Winter Climbing Tatras

    All day
    26/02/2024-29/02/2024

    Polish Tatras Trip – Kevin Wheeler

    Staying in the Morskie Oko hut in the Polish Tatras, this trip is already full with the
    following club members attending: Kevin Wheeler, Andy Stewart, Gareth Williams, Ade
    Pedley, Dave Palmer, James Forder, Mark Jennison, Robin Illingworth, Jeremy Windsor
    and Richie Cameron. Most of us are flying out from Manchester on 22 February to
    Krakow, staying overnight before moving on to Zakopane and the national park the
    following day. If you can secure a room at the hut you are welcome to join us, but
    these rooms fill up early. Our return flight to Manchester is on 29 February. It promises
    to be to an exciting trip – if only because the guide book is in Polish! All the main
    climbs are about an hour’s walk from the hut. It’s said to offer some of the best
    winter climbing in the Tatras.

  • 27
    27.February.Tuesday

    Winter Climbing Tatras

    All day
    27/02/2024-29/02/2024

    Polish Tatras Trip – Kevin Wheeler

    Staying in the Morskie Oko hut in the Polish Tatras, this trip is already full with the
    following club members attending: Kevin Wheeler, Andy Stewart, Gareth Williams, Ade
    Pedley, Dave Palmer, James Forder, Mark Jennison, Robin Illingworth, Jeremy Windsor
    and Richie Cameron. Most of us are flying out from Manchester on 22 February to
    Krakow, staying overnight before moving on to Zakopane and the national park the
    following day. If you can secure a room at the hut you are welcome to join us, but
    these rooms fill up early. Our return flight to Manchester is on 29 February. It promises
    to be to an exciting trip – if only because the guide book is in Polish! All the main
    climbs are about an hour’s walk from the hut. It’s said to offer some of the best
    winter climbing in the Tatras.

  • 28
    28.February.Wednesday

    Winter Climbing Tatras

    00:00
    28/02/2024-29/02/2024

    Polish Tatras Trip – Kevin Wheeler

    Staying in the Morskie Oko hut in the Polish Tatras, this trip is already full with the
    following club members attending: Kevin Wheeler, Andy Stewart, Gareth Williams, Ade
    Pedley, Dave Palmer, James Forder, Mark Jennison, Robin Illingworth, Jeremy Windsor
    and Richie Cameron. Most of us are flying out from Manchester on 22 February to
    Krakow, staying overnight before moving on to Zakopane and the national park the
    following day. If you can secure a room at the hut you are welcome to join us, but
    these rooms fill up early. Our return flight to Manchester is on 29 February. It promises
    to be to an exciting trip – if only because the guide book is in Polish! All the main
    climbs are about an hour’s walk from the hut. It’s said to offer some of the best
    winter climbing in the Tatras.

    A: Winster, Wensley Dale, Jugholes Wood, Bonsall & Blakelow Hill 9.25 ml
    B: Winster, Darley Bridge, Snitterton (distance inc pub!) 8.8 ml 1284ft

    10:00 -16:00
    28/02/2024

    A: Winster, Wensley Dale, Jugholes Wood, Bonsall & Blakelow Hill 9.25 ml
    Done: 25/08/1999 (Condliffe), 01/12/2010 (Brian Richards), 28/11/2012 (Lyn Noble)
    Start: Winster roadside SK243606
    Pub: King’s Head, Bonsall pleasant, very helpful over a car problem
    Maps: White Peak E – 119 Buxton, Matlock & Dove Dale
    Route AM: Rd E 400m; fps/ln NEly/Ely by Clough Wood to 263620; fps et by Wensley to fp jn 263610; fps ESEly by Wensley Dale to Snitterton 280604; fps/Lst Way Sly up by Leawood Fm, Jugholes Wood (lunch) & down to Bonsall, King’s Head
    Route PM: Rd S 350m; fps SSWly to rd corner 270575; fps NWly/NEly to fp jn Horse Dale 265582; fps NWly (with difficulty) over Blakemere Lane at 259587, by Beans & Bacon Mine (tea) to rd 249593; rd/fp/rd/fp NWly by Wyns Tor to ln Winster 240603; lns NEly down to cars

    B: Winster, Darley Bridge, Snitterton (distance inc pub!) 8.8 ml 1284 ft
    Start: Winster roadside SK243606
    Pub: early doors: Miners’s Standard, Winster SK274603
    Maps: White Peak E
    Route: Rd E, fp N to 241616 (near Upper Town), E to rd B5057 Darley Bridge. Rd N, SE/S along Heritage Way to 281608. Fp W to Rd, where S to Snitterton. Fp S/SW via Leewold Farm, Leawood Cottage to rd 271592. Trk SW (Moorlands Lane) to 266590. Fp NW on Limestone Way via Luntor Rocks to Winster, where rd SW to pub.

    BlocHaus Openshaw

    18:00 -22:00
    28/02/2024

    Bouldering wall climbing.

    34 Wood Street,
    Openshaw,
    M11 2FB

    Afterwards TBD because the Vale Cottage has sadly closed.

  • 29
    29.February.Thursday

    Winter Climbing Tatras

    All day
    29/02/2024-29/02/2024

    Polish Tatras Trip – Kevin Wheeler

    Staying in the Morskie Oko hut in the Polish Tatras, this trip is already full with the
    following club members attending: Kevin Wheeler, Andy Stewart, Gareth Williams, Ade
    Pedley, Dave Palmer, James Forder, Mark Jennison, Robin Illingworth, Jeremy Windsor
    and Richie Cameron. Most of us are flying out from Manchester on 22 February to
    Krakow, staying overnight before moving on to Zakopane and the national park the
    following day. If you can secure a room at the hut you are welcome to join us, but
    these rooms fill up early. Our return flight to Manchester is on 29 February. It promises
    to be to an exciting trip – if only because the guide book is in Polish! All the main
    climbs are about an hour’s walk from the hut. It’s said to offer some of the best
    winter climbing in the Tatras.

  • 01
    01.March.Friday

    Craigallan Winter Climbing

    All day
    01/03/2024-03/03/2024

    Co-ordinator ; Rob McGinnes

    Often early March heralds the start of the finest Scottish winter conditions; fat ice, bluebird weather and longer days. I proudly guarantee that at least one of these will apply! So take the opportunity to endure a six hour drive and come and get some epic winter climbing in, or whatever other activities float your boat. Everyone is welcome. I will cook a meal on the Saturday night . Please let me know if you plan to attend and any dietary requirements so I can plan accordingly.

  • 02
    02.March.Saturday

    Associate Meet High Moss

    All day
    02/03/2024-03/03/2024

    Co-ordinator; Rae Pritchard

    Please join me at High Moss for the weekend. The meet is aimed at but not exclusively for Associate Members but all are welcome.

    I will organise a walk and cycle from the hut but all activities will be catered for including climbing and running.

    A meal will be arranged for Saturday night accommodating vegetarian but please let me know of any other dietary requirements. Please let me know by Tuesday if you plan to attend.

    Craigallan Winter Climbing

    All day
    02/03/2024-03/03/2024

    Co-ordinator ; Rob McGinnes

    Often early March heralds the start of the finest Scottish winter conditions; fat ice, bluebird weather and longer days. I proudly guarantee that at least one of these will apply! So take the opportunity to endure a six hour drive and come and get some epic winter climbing in, or whatever other activities float your boat. Everyone is welcome. I will cook a meal on the Saturday night . Please let me know if you plan to attend and any dietary requirements so I can plan accordingly.

  • 03
    03.March.Sunday

    Associate Meet High Moss

    All day
    03/03/2024-03/03/2024

    Co-ordinator; Rae Pritchard

    Please join me at High Moss for the weekend. The meet is aimed at but not exclusively for Associate Members but all are welcome.

    I will organise a walk and cycle from the hut but all activities will be catered for including climbing and running.

    A meal will be arranged for Saturday night accommodating vegetarian but please let me know of any other dietary requirements. Please let me know by Tuesday if you plan to attend.

    Craigallan Winter Climbing

    All day
    03/03/2024-03/03/2024

    Co-ordinator ; Rob McGinnes

    Often early March heralds the start of the finest Scottish winter conditions; fat ice, bluebird weather and longer days. I proudly guarantee that at least one of these will apply! So take the opportunity to endure a six hour drive and come and get some epic winter climbing in, or whatever other activities float your boat. Everyone is welcome. I will cook a meal on the Saturday night . Please let me know if you plan to attend and any dietary requirements so I can plan accordingly.