Beanie Grant trip to learn mountaineering skills in New Zealand
Four Mile Hut
The poor weather forecast forced us to relocate our snow weekend on the 6-8th September from Blue Lake to the … Read More
MORE MEETINGS…
Meetings. Can’t get enough of them. Sometimes they can be a waste of time, but it is possible for meetings … Read More
SHE’S A GEAR FREAK!
Gear talk! Surprise surprise! Turns out there are companies out there other than Patagonia that make quality gear! Having proper … Read More
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
At the end of May, I went back to the UK for a friend’s wedding and to visit my family. … Read More
MONEY, MONEY, MONEY…
“Money, Money, Money…must be funny in a rich mans world” – ABBA, 1986 “Money, Money, Money…must be meagre in a … Read More
DECISION MAKING
Sound decision making is critical out on the mountains – for example knowing when to turn around. However, in the … Read More
TRAINING: ZONE 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5!?
It all started from a heated discussion between Maria and Henry about Zone 1 and Zone 2 training. As the … Read More
MEETING 1 – 12TH JUNE
Having been awarded the beanie grant, the next task was to finalise the course provider, course dates and discuss flights! … Read More
APPLYING FOR FUNDING
In 2018 the UNSWOC Beanie Grant was introduced into the club to provide financial support for members to go on … Read More