MKMC in Portland April 2011

Posted on 07/06/2011 by AlanW

Bob, bob! The call echoed round Sea Barn Farm campsite like the mating call of some rare, exotic species. MKMC had arrived for a weekend of climbing and sun bathing; not too much debauchery as we all wanted our £20 bond back. Portland is a sport climbers paradise, so what the hell was I doing there? … [read more]

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Lake District Feb. 2011

Posted on 01/04/2011 by AlanW

It all started with a missed call at 3:30pm and a message from my brother Gary saying “Sorry I’m going to be a bit late”. He then arrived at 7:30pm. I’d taken the day off to relax and was chomping at the bit to just get going. I got some food into him and we then proceeded to the YHA at Derwentwater … [read more]

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Ice climbing in Rjukan

Posted on 31/03/2009 by AlanW

On the 28th Feb 2009 four MKMC members flew out to Rjukan, Norway for a spot of ice climbing. Read one of Gary’s tales and see Nigel’s photos.
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Lorenzo completes the Seven Summits Challenge

Posted on 04/01/2009 by AlanW

Congratulations to Lorenzo Gariano, a previous member of the MKMC, on reaching the summit of Vinson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica, and consequently completing the Seven Summits Challenge. Continue reading →

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