Welcome to Mountaineering (Climbing)
Whether you’re a seasoned alpinist or rock novice, Leeds University Mountaineering and Climbing Club welcomes anyone with a sense of adventure and love for the mountains.
We are boulderers, cragrats, Scottish-winter veterans, ridge scramblers and summiteers united by our passion for rock, affinity for adventure and mega psyche! We train weekly at the excellent indoor climbing centers in Leeds and at weekends venture around the UK to get our fix of cragging. Check out our Instagram to get involved!
*** Freshers >> See our Instagram page for details of our Fresher's stall and GIAG ****** (https://www.instagram.com/luumountaineering?igsh=M3RpczZzZWR4cXAz&utm_source=qr)
Direct link for GIAG details and signup sheet - all welcome! https://forms.gle/54xqd9MCgzyXCpPs6
Socials and events
Nothing is more deserved than a pint after a hard training session.
BIG DEPOT WEDNESDAY'S- 3-5pm (followed by an epic social)
LAB SUNDAY'S 5pm followed by a social pint (at a local pub tbc weekly!)Â
 Every Wednesday we head to the Packhorse pub for 9pm. Its whereabouts can be found on our Instagram page, or just follow the hoard after Depot training, you will soon know it's whereabouts very well.
As climbers we know how to have a good time. We have many socials throughout the year such as house parties, Otley runs, our legendary ceilidh dance and annual ball. Tickets are advertised on our Instagram page and are sold through the LUU website.
Trips
Not one to miss out on!! Trips to outdoor and indoor climbing venues around Yorkshire and further afield are a great opportunity to send new routes and put your strength to the test on real rock! Think you can boulder V5? But what have you climbed on grit?
Our day meets to local crags such as Almscliff and Caley are a great introduction to the coveted art of Traditional Climbing. When we talk about nuts, racks and cracks we’re not joking!
When we can't climb- the UK weather isn't always superb- we still get out and on walks and even runs!
We run epic weekend trips throughout the year including ventures to the Lake District, Peak District, North Wales and even the Scottish Highlands for winter mountaineering. Hard climbing in the day is followed by hard partying at night or some wildly entertaining games!
Gear
An amazing benefit of LUUMC club membership is use of club gear. Be it a rope for lead climbing; a full trad rack of nuts and cams for a day on the grit, or ice axes and crampons for a weekend of Scottish-winter.
Details of how to borrow gear are on our Instagram page, or contact committee.
Full kit-lists for our various trips are on our socials. Some items of kit are essential (for certain trips) and can’t be borrowed from the club, such as B2 rated boots for winter mountaineering, so make sure you read up.
Charity
A big focus of the club is supporting local and nationwide charities that are involved in climbing and mountaineering. Charities we have supported include Coppafeel, Mountain Rescue and CAC. Keep an eye out on our Instagram to be part of our charity events this year!
British Mountaineering Council
The LUUMC is a British Mountaineering Council (BMC) affiliated club. This means that with your membership you get world-wide liability insurance (whilst on club trips), and we as a club get exclusive access to BMC huts, training and discounts!
For more information about the insurance included with your membership please contact us.
Contact us at:
Instagram: @luumountaineering
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/QzzuB5Jyvrm37seE/
Email: luumc.info@gmail.com.