Should anything change with regards to Club meets then the attendees will be contacted by the meet organiser and information will also be placed on the club website.

Day Meets have been a successful part of our excursions in the last few years and we are planning to continue them. If any members want to help organise the day walks in their area please let Paul know. About two weeks before the day meets the venues will be posted on the website. Please contact the organisers to confirm your attendance (use members database for email addresses).

Annual Dinner and AGM, Glenridding, 6 – 8 February

The annual club dinner has been arranged at the Inn on the Lake Saturday 7 February.
The AGM will be at 5:45, followed by a 4 course dinner at 7:30pm. The cost of the meal will be £37.50 per person.

We are delighted to announce our Guest Speaker for the evening is Dave Padgen. Dave has Cerebral Palsy and is a former Paralympic Athlete, having competed in the Barcelona and Atlanta games In 2004, he attempted the national 3 peak challenge, completing the ascents and descents of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in just under 25 hours. In August 2005 he suffered a near fatal cycling crash, recovered and became the first European with Cerebral Palsy to climb Mt Kilimanjaro in January 2008. In July 2010 he led an expedition to be the first person with Cerebral Palsy ever to summit Mount Elbrus, as well as climbing from the less often climbed north, he attempted to complete a full traverse of the mountain. He lives in Derbyshire with his dog Isla and is a motivational and inspirational speaker and keen photographer.

Full details and a booking form for the dinner were sent out with the December newsletter.

FRCC Waters Cottage, Kinlochleven, 19 - 24 February

Kinlochleven is on the West Highland Way, a long-distance footpath from Milngavie in Glasgow to Fort William, and has various amenities including several pubs, a Co-op, and fish and chip shop. There is also a museum in the visitor centre showing how the village developed around the aluminium smelting industry. There is a bus service (44) from Kinlochleven, passing through Glencoe, to Fort William. Times may also be checked on the Traveline Scotland and Stagecoach Highlands websites.
Waters Cottage forms an ideal base for walking or climbing in the Western Highlands with easy access to the Mamores, the Glen Coe hills and Ben Nevis. We have booked eight places at £18 pppn.

New Members meet to Improve your Skills, 27 - 31 March

Skills training to include: Roping up, tying off coils etc. Scrambling/mountaineering skills, planning/prep, using crampons/axe Crevasse rescue and safe glacier travel, pitching quickly, and abseiling safely.
Places can be reserved by paying a non-refundable deposit of £35.
The Club will fund the remaining cost to members.

Grinton Lodge YHA meet, 1 - 4 May

This meet is a revisit to Grinton Lodge. There are 8 places available on this meet. Please let the meet organiser know when you book.
This is mainly a walking, cycling and climbing meet with a view to the Bramley family being able to join us should they wish to do so.

Scottish Spring Meet SYHA Lochranza, Isle of Arran, 13 - 19 May

There is good walking on mountains and coastal paths, as well as some scrambling opportunities. The ferry goes from Troon or possibly Ardrossan, depending on the schedule at the time.
Six places have been booked but additional places may be obtained by contacting the hostel directly. The cost will be £182 for 6 nights. The hostel provides bedding, an option for continental breakfast and some frozen meals. There is a hotel nearby which offers evening meals.

Snowdonia meet, 5-7 June

This meet is held at the Oread Hut in Rhyd Ddu. There are 15 places available on this meet. There is a communal meal on the Saturday night. This is mainly a walking and climbing meet but there are many excellent mountain biking and cycling routes in the area. The communal meal will be prepared by a small team of attendees with Judy Renshaw preparing the vegetarian option.

Summer Camping Meet, Grandes Jorasses, Courmayeur, Italy, 20 June - 11 July

The 2026 Summer meet will be on the Italian Side of Mont Blanc. We will return to the Camping Grandes Jorasses. This is a superb site (complete with pizzas and a barbecue area) with a reasonable amount of shade, situated in the Italian Val Ferret. There is easy access to many classic climbs, with opportunities for some slightly wilder trips (Pope Route, Tournette, Peuterey and more). Looking east there is the Grand Combin and Dent d'Herens and looking south, Gran Paradiso. Local buses are well organised and free. Recent years have seen extensive developments in rock climbing in the area and there are now some good guidebooks. There is also some excellent walking and flora to be enjoyed. As in the last two years, we are planning to have a refresher day (based in the valley) on Sunday 21st to update our technical skills and get a briefing on local conditions and logistics. I will add more details and booking information closer to the time.
I hope to add an extended week in Gressoney following the meet, which will allow climbing on the south side of Monte Rosa, etc.
Please contact the Alpine Club Meet Coordinator Paul McWhinney.
The Alpine Club welcomes guests on the summer meet - please write to the meet coordinator with details of your insurance and experience. Sister clubs are also more than welcome, if accompanied by their own coordinator.

4* Hotel Piz Buin, Klosters, Eastern Switzerland, 2-9 July

There are 20 places available. Members expressing an interest will receive a Fact Sheet with all the details including a Booking Form, which must be returned to the meet organiser by 20 December 2025 with the booking fee to reserve your place on the meet.

Dartmoor meet, Princetown, 31 July - 3 August

This meet is held at the Plume of Feathers bunkhouse at Princetown. There are 8 places on this three night meet, cost is £30 per person. Expressions of interest must be sent to the meet organiser as soon as possible to book your attendance.
This is mainly a walking meet but there are many excellent climbing and mountain biking routes in the area.

Joint George Starkey Hut Maintenance Meet, 21 - 22 August

This meet is available to volunteers from both Clubs who wish to help spring clean the Hut and help in its ongoing maintenance. Bed nights are free gratis, and a communal meal is provided on one evening.
Just let Marian know you are coming and bring your own marigolds!

Joint AC/ABMSAC Summer Meet, 21 - 23 August

This weekend follows on directly from the end of the Maintenance Meet for members from both clubs to enjoy a late summer weekend in the Lakes having made the journey up to Patterdale to give of their time.

Dorset Meet, Swanage YHA, 4- 7 September

Details to follow.

Brecon Beacons Meet, 16 - 18 October

This meet is again at the Star Bunkhouse at Bwlch. There are 8 places booked. This is a walking meet but there are many excellent mountain biking routes and excellent kayaking in the area.

Presidents Meet, 30 Oct – 1st November

This meet is held at the George Starkey hut. There are 25 places available. There will be a communal meal at the hut on the Saturday evening. Expressions of interest must be sent to the meet organiser at least a month in advance of the meet to book your attendance.

The Orange House, Finestrat, Alicante Province, Spain, 18 - 25 November

Seven places have been reserved at the Orange House Bunkhouse, Finestrat for this meet in 1 quad and 1 triple room.
Finestrat is a small town on the edge of the Costa Blanca mountains range, nestled under one of the prominent mountains of the range, Puig Campana. Finestrat is an excellent centre for accessing the mountains.

Alicante airport is 34 miles from our location. The mountains offer varying activities, hillwalking, including moderate (introductory) walks, rock climbing and Via Ferrata. Routes are well signposted.

Expressions of interest to Philip Hands as soon as possible.

Joint ABMSAC/AC Twixmas and New Year Meet, George Starkey Hut, 29 Dec – 2 January

A firm favourite each year for all those that attend, with communal meal sharing and various live entertainments both on and off the hill as befits the season.