Latest news (1 September 2010)
Hi all,
We had no new candidates wishing to stand for the position of Social Secretary, so there are two options to vote for:
• Kara Shuttleworth
• RON (reopen nominations)
If you are a current club member and wish to vote you must reply to this email no later than 23:59 on Friday 3 September 2010 with your own name and the name of the candidate that you are voting for
When voting has closed the results with be emailed and published elsewhere.
(replies should be sent to mn07cwg @leeds.ac.uk)
Love, The Committee
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About the hiking club
We are one of the largest clubs at Leeds University and one of the longest running. Although it hasn't always been what it is now. The club was originally called the Youth Hostel Society, and many of the trips that the society ran were based upon this ethos. About 10 years ago it was realised that the club was moving beyond this, into a much more varied and adventurous society. So, the birth of the Hiking Club as it is now came about.
Hikers, climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers are all slightly different, yet we are all basically the same - we love the outdoors. We all spend much of our time thinking about the next opportunity we have to get out there and enjoy it, and the Hiking Club is there to cater for everyone.
Often people have never had much opportunity to get out there, possibly because it was never convenient for them, too expensive or sometimes because they simply don't know where to go. Well, this is why the Hiking Club is here, because we all share the same desire, we come together and make it fun, cheap and convenient.
Our aim is to run one weekend away each month and a day trip on the remaining Sundays during term time. Given the range of experience of our members, we try and plan events that offer everything from easy walks along valleys, right up to adventurous and demanding routes. Safety is of paramount importance and within the society you'll find a large number of experienced people and many who have undergone training in Mountain Leadership and first aid. (More on this in our safety and participation statements.)
Sunday trips are a great way to start, regardless of your hill walking experience, as it’s a great way to meet people and get some exercise. Weekends trips usually involve staying in a mountain hut or camping, always in select locations all over Britain. Weekend trips tend to be a little more demanding so we recommend going on a Sunday trip before going away on a weekend so that you get an idea of how things work. Our winter trips in the early part of the New Year require specialist mountaineering gear like axes and crampons that we can lend out. (Look at the gear guide for more info.)
Somehow when we have energy left over we run social events of which the most notorious stories about the club can often be based on. Although the most vivid memories that people take away from university are those spent undertaking a challenge you never thought possible - in the company of lifelong friends. (More on our socials.)
Do you still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or contact the committee.