BMC Winter Lecture Series: Bangor

Tue Dec 10 2024 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC+00:00

Bangor University | Bangor

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BMC Winter Lecture Series: Bangor
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Do you want to stride out into the winter hills and mountains with confidence? Take your winter skills to the next level with our BMC talks
About this Event

When? Tuesday 10th December



Where? University of Bangor, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG



What time? 6pm - 9pm


Join us for the BMC Winter Lecture Series, your essential prep for winter adventures in the mountains. This UK tour brings expert insights, hands-on advice, and real-life stories from seasoned winter mountaineers Sam Leary and Mick Jones.

Whether you're looking to boost your winter skills, learn about safety essentials, or hear tales from the sharp end, our speakers have you covered. Perfect for anyone from seasoned alpinists to those eager to tackle their first winter ascent - come along, get inspired, and make sure you're ready to tackle winter head-on!

This event is brilliant for anyone who wants to learn more about winter hill and mountain skills. You'll go from bumbling about to striding with confidence to the summit.


Each evening will cover everything the new winter adventurer could possibly need including:

  • What to wear
  • Planning your day
  • Reading the weather
  • Packing a rucksack
  • Boots, crampons & axes
  • Avalanche awareness




Meet your presenters

Sam embodies what it is to be an inspirational coach and outdoor educator, truly invested and highly motivated in her profession. Sam has over 35 years experience of helping people enjoy the mountains safely, in winter and summer. She holds the Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor qualification and also helps train and assess the next generation of outdoor professionals. All of this gives Sam a huge knowledge and skill base to draw on. She loves nothing more than an excuse to share this and her passion for the outdoors with others.


Mick fell in love with the mountains and rock climbing at a very early age and has spent the last 40 years climbing and mountaineering all over the world. His adventures have taken him all over the United Kingdom out to the Alps and the higher ranges of the Himalayas. He is extremely passionate about passing on his knowledge and will do his utmost to help you achieve your goals.



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Bangor University, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom

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GBP 8.50 to GBP 13.00

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