Author Archives: Mark Conway

Lakes Weekend, March 7 – 9 Keswick YHA

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Mark Conway

Attendees: Claire, Alan & Maggie The plan was to practice our newly learnt ice axe skills, but we were met with rather green looking hills, just a dash of snow on Helvellyn and Scafell. But we were well pleased with … Continue reading →

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Plas Y Brenin, Snowdonia

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Mark Conway

Attendees: Alan, Claire, Mark F, Mark C, Dan S, Bruce, Graham, Carl, Sarah R, Maggie, Dave W, Andy Saturday Breaking with the tradition of writing trip reports after the event (often many months after the event), we’re writing this one … Continue reading →

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NMC Awards 2013

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Mark Conway

Saturday, 1st Feb 2014 Altitude. Nominations: Alan & Claire Mt. Ararat in Turkey – 5137m (16854 ft). All those that went to the Pyrenees climbed several peaks between 2,660m and 2980m The winners are: Alan and Claire (Red wine, plus … Continue reading →

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Glebe Barn, Brecons

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Mark Conway

January 17-19 Attendees: Alan, Claire, Mark C, Tricia, Keyna, James, Bruce, Sarah W and Hannah, Dave W, Andy D, Simon, Marion, Maggie, Sarah R, Belinda, Sarah M, Trudi. Photos: Claire, MarkC. Report: Alan, MarkC. The Walkers’ story Traditionally the second … Continue reading →

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