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This is what we are about, and here are a few key
points you need to know. If you have any queries,
please email
schc.info@yahoo.co.uk
LIAISON If you wish to attend a meet, please
contact
schc.info@yahoo.co.uk at least 2 weeks before the meet. The final details
including, as necessary, catering arrangements,
location of venue and attendance (to enable
members to arrange lifts and car sharing) will
normally be sent by email early in the week
immediately prior to the meet.
YOUNG PEOPLE Those
under 18 years of age may attend Club meets
subject to the following:
Those aged
16-18 must be accompanied on walks and in sleeping
accommodation by their parent or guardian, or at
least two other adults.
Those aged under 16
must be accompanied on walks and in sleeping
accommodation by their parent or guardian.
GRADES These indicate the anticipated walking
possibilities in the area to be visited, but
remember that what in good summer conditions is an
undemanding walk, can rapidly become a long and
demanding day in adverse conditions.
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Grade 1 |
Full details in the programme. |
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Grade 2 |
A long mountain day, normally with upwards
of 7 hours on the hill and 1200m of ascent;
ice axes and 12 point crampons
normally required in winter. |
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Grade 3 |
A mountain day, perhaps climbing one
or two Munros, involving between 750m and
1200m of
ascent; ice axes and 12 point crampons
normally required in winter. |
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Grade 4 |
A hill day, not involving Munros, of about 6
hours and 600m of ascent but staying below
the snow line. |
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Other |
A more relaxing meet. |
ON THE HILL
We walk in groups and avoid becoming widely
dispersed for safety and fellowship.
Hillwalking boots, waterproofs and associated kit
are essential on all meets. The following kit is
normally required.
Leg wear (not cotton)
Several tops (not cotton)
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Rucksack
Hat, gloves and spares
Spare clothing/extra fleece
(based on what is needed plus one spare)
Map, compass and whistle
Head torch and spare battery
First aid kit/medication
Bivy bag/survival bag
Sun block, sun hat and sunglasses
(especially in snow conditions)
Food and drink
Midge repellent (in summer)
Ice axe and 12 point
crampons (in winter)
If
you would like any advice on kit, you can email
schc.info@yahoo.co.uk
WEEKEND MEETS
We stay at a variety of venues including youth and
independent hostels, club huts and cottages. We
normally assemble on the Friday evening although
there are sometimes longer weekend meets, so check
the details. You are welcome to attend weekend
meets for a day provided you liaise with the Meet
Contact in advance.
Normally, everyone brings their own breakfasts and
lunches, while the Meet Contact will ask everyone
to bring a contribution to a communal dinner on
the Saturday evening.
There is a fixed cost (excluding food and
transport, unless otherwise stated) for a weekend.
This is paid to the Club, unless we are staying in
an SYHA hostel when members book directly with the
SYHA. However, it is always advisable to liaise
with the meet contact prior to booking a place in
case there are any changes in the arrangements. Please note that if you book a place on a
meet and are subsequently unable to attend, you
may be asked to make a contribution towards the
cost of the unused place.
Dogs are not to be brought into any accommodation
as a courtesy to those who are allergic to or
frightened of them. Dogs may be taken on walks
provided they are well behaved so as not to
adversely affect the enjoyment of others.
We always walk on Saturdays. Some people also walk
on Sundays while others go to Church. We aim to
have a time of informal worship together one
evening during the meet.
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