News (2010-2011)
2 February 2012
IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!
For those coming on the cairngorms trip this weekend we are leaving from CROMER TERRACE at 5pm please do not be late.
30 January 2012
Me again
This weekend saw another great Sunday hike this time to snowy Ingleborough, which by all accounts was enjoyed by all. It also saw the clubs winter leader training weekend and I can happily report the club now has two more fully fledged winter leaders and a number of more than competent seconds.
There are still 2 places going for the trip to the Caringorms this weekend for a mere £75.
If you are coming on the Cairngorms trip and have not had crampons fitted to your boots then bring them along to sign up on Wednesday 1-2pm in the study upstairs in the union. Anyone who has still to pay for the trip please bring what you owe to sign up.
Sleeping bags are required for the Cairgorms trip, while the accommodation provides mattresses you need to bring a sleeping bag. If you do not have a sleeping bag do not worry as the club will bring along a number of bags.
Remember that the £75 covers breakfasts and dinners for the 3 days not lunches so you need to bring your own. You burn a lot more calories in the cold and this should be reflected in what you bring.
For a detailed kit list please refer to the clubs website www.luuhc.com any questions you have about the winter trip then please ask at sign up or email and they will be answered quickly.
The clubs social is as always in the Eldon 8pm this Wednesday.
Ta ta for now The Committee x x
23 January 2012
Happy new year everyone,
Up-coming Trips:
Below are some of the trips the club will be running this semester including the two winter trips.
•Ingleborough (Yorkshire Dales): Sunday 29 January 2012
•Cairngorms (Scotland): 3 February 2012 - 6 February 2012
Including a visit to the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Base and presentation by their Team Leader
•Settle (Yorkshire Dales): Sunday 12 February 2012
Navigation day for beginners
•Sutton Bank (North York Moors): Sunday 19 February 2012
•Fort William (Scotland): 23 February 2012 - 26 February 2012
•TBC (Yorkshire Coast): Sunday 4 March 2012
Start location TBC
•Derwent Valley (Peak District): Sunday 11 March 2012
•Easter Trip (South Lakes): 18 March 2012 - 22 March 2012
Sign up for the Ingleborough and Cairngorms trip will be held on 25th January 1-2pm in the Study upstairs in the union. The cost of these trips will be £8.50 and £75 respectively.
A Bodington pick up is available for the Ingleborough trip so ask at sign up for more details.
If you did not come to the winter briefing last semester and want to come on the Cairngorms of Fort Williams trip then come along to sign up and we can talk you through what is involved and required to take part.
Crampon fitting for the Cairngorms trip will take place on Wednesday at sign up so please bring your winter boots along. If you can’t make it then don’t worry there will be time on the trip for crampons to be fitted. But if you can then please come and get it done on Wednesday to save time.
Other Events:
The first club social will be on 25th of January 8pm in the Eldon, you all know the drill.
This semester a joint outdoor social is being planned with the other Leeds university outdoor societies. Once the details have been finalised they will be announced by email.
The club will be awarding a prize to the best leader in the club. The leader of the year award will be announced towards the end of the semester and includes a mystery prize, so please get thinking of who you would vote for. The winner will be announced at the AGM in March
Our very own gear sec Matt Fuller will be giving a talk on alpine mountaineering on February 15th covering a variety of topics. So all you alpinist wannabes get involved and ask any questions you might have.
Photos:
If you have photos from previous trips then please upload them onto the website www.luuhc.com of the hiking club facebook group to keep things looking fresh
12 December 2011
Firstly we would like to thank everyone who has come on our trips and socials so far this year, it’s been a great term and everyone’s had a lot of fun. It’s now nearly Christmas, which means some of you are leaving us after a term at Leeds. We wish you all the best for the future, it’s been great to share good times with you all!
The Christmas dinner was enjoyed by everyone who came (or at least that’s what you keep telling us!) followed by a fairly epic night out in HiFi…a lot of people’s Sundays were spent recovering.
We’re already past the half-way mark with our weekend trips, following some awesome walks in Braithwaite, Snowdonia and Brecon. Get excited now for our February trips to the Cairngorms and Fort William!! Fingers crossed for snow!
Not forgetting our Easter trip in March to the Lakes, for those wanting a few days away at the end of Term 2.
Hope you all have a Happy Christmas and a great New Year. See you in January!
Best wishes,
The Committee
Hannah, Olly, Katie, Matt, Ben, James, Tasch, Mo and Lisa Xx
PS - those of you who ordered hoodies - we should be receiving these from the suppliers by the end of this week!
16 November 2011
HIKING CLUB HOODIES
Calling all members who want one of the AWESOME electric-blue LUUHC hoodies ...just like the committee have got!
We will be taking orders for these shortly, cost will be £29.99 (or make it 30 quid and donate the penny to a charitable cause) and they come in the fabulous electric blue colour with a high quality embroidered University of Leeds crest on them, as well as 'LUU Hiking Club 2011/2012' on the front, and our logo on the back.
Payment will need to be in advance and need a minimum order of 12 (it's what the suppliers say!) so if you are definately interested please email 
with your name and the size you want (they come in XS, S, M & L) and we will get together a list and put an order in. You can pay at the usual Wednesday sign up, or at the EGM, or if these are impossible for you to make then contact me to make alternative arrangements. Deadline is the 25th Nov so that we can get the hoodies to you before the Christmas holidays!
You know it will be the best bit of fashion you've ever bought!!
Big Loves
The Committee xx
1 November 2011
Hi all
for those going on the Snowdonia trip this weekend
The Vans will be leaving from Cromer Terrace at 6pm on THURSDAY so people coming need to
be there for 5:45pm at the latest.
Those people coming on the FRIDAY minibus need to bring their gear on THURSDAY as there
isn't space for it all in the Friday minibus.
The FRIDAY van will be leaving from Cromer Terrace at 6:30pm.
The location for the winter briefing will be announcd once it has been decided
The committee x x
1 November 2011
Hello Hikers
this is big email so open whatever orifice you use to take in inforamtion wide and enjoy.
We hope everyone is well and that everyone who went on the Halloween Hike to Whitby on
Sunday had a great time!We are getting seriously excited about Snowdonia this
weekend...it will be awesome!!
News this week:
Sign-up session: Wednesday 1-2pm in the Study (top of the main stairs in the union,
opposite the Activities Office) Unfortunately Snowdonia is now full but .... sign up
for our Christmas Meal!!! This amazing night will be on Saturday 3rd December in the
Marriott Hotel (whit wooo) and includes a 3 course meal, wine, awards, Christmas presents
and lots of fun in this beautiful venue. Tickets are a bargain £25.50
Social:
We will be having a bonfire and fireworks on wednesday evening! Please come along! I have
put the start time at 7pm. If anyone is free before that and fancies coming along to help
set up please feel free.
We will probably let the fireworks off at 9pm. Bring your own drinks / snacks / food...we
will hopefully have some treats on offer as
well.
We are asking for a donation of around £2/each towards the fireworks...I have been and
bought some today and am very excited!!!!
Any questions or queries don't hesitate to ask.
If you are lost on the evening and can't find our house, my number is 07711 279499.
Address:James's House, Headingley
Winter Briefing:
The club will be holding its annual winter briefing on Wedensday 9th November at 6:30pm.
If you are planning on coming on the clubs Mystery weekend or any of the winter trips in
the new year then you need to come along to this meeting. We will discuss what winter
trips involve and what extra kit is required. This is a great oppotunity to ask questions
and generally get excited for winter.
Important News:
We also have some sad news this week; Phil Turner is stepping down from his position as
Treasurer due to personal reasons. Phil has been an amazing treasurer and a key and
influential member of the LUUHC committee for 2 years. We have all appreciated the
knowledge and experience he has brought to the committee this year as well as his awesome
sense of humour, but we understand and support his decision to step down from the
role.With the treasurer being one of the top 3 positions, an AGM (Annual General Meeting)
must be held to elect someone new for the role. This has been booked for Tuesday 15th Nov,
7.30-8.30pm in The Lounge (Union).
This presents an exciting opportunity for members of the club who want to get more
involved and hold a position on the committee. The role of the treasurer is to look after
the clubs financial affairs from handling money at sign-up sessions, to paying
invoices for accommodation and making sure the fantastic people who pay for things like
fuel and food for trips get refunded. The treasurer is a key member of the committee but
does not work alone but as a member of a team that all help each other. The position will
start on Wednesday 16th Nov and run through to the end of this academic year (May/June
2012). If you think you have the skills required to fill this space on the committee
please email us at: 
by Tuesday 8th November. You will be required to
do a short speech at the AGM to explain why you are a good candidate for the job.Even if
you do not want to stand for the role, please come to the AGM as we need people to vote
for the new treasurer :-)
Lots of love,
The Committee xx
17 October 2011
After a great weekend in the lakes it’s back to business as usual.
This Sunday it is the clubs give it a go trip so there will be no sign up for a Sunday trip this Wednesday as all spaces are currently gone and booking is done through the union help desk.
Wednesday 1-2pm in the Study upstairs in the union there will be sign up for the Andy Kirkpatrick gig on November 23rd November. This guy is very funny and even if you aren’t a hardcore mountaineer or climber you will enjoy this gig. Tickets are at a reduced price of £10 so what are you waiting for.
Information concerning the clubs second weekend trip to Snowdonia will be sent out as soon as arrangements have been finalized.
As always this week’s social will be in the Eldon from 8pm.
The Committee
13 October 2011
Greetings awesome hikers
It was great to have such a large turnout for the social last night and I hope you all enjoyed yourselves.
Braithwaite
There are still two places up for grabs on the trip. If you still want to come email and bring £35 on Friday evening.
We will be leaving from outside the cromer terrace fitness studio on Friday evening so please be there for 6pm at the latest.
The club will be providing breakfast on Saturday and Sunday as well as dinner on Saturday night. Those coming will need to bring lunch for two days of walking e.g. sandwich, fruit, chocolate/cereal bars, sweets etc. We will be stopping for food on the journey (fish and chips) or alternatively bring your own dinner for Friday night.
The kit list for weekend trips can be found on the club website in the gear section. Those who need sleeping bags but have yet to email me please do so asap.
Big Hugz from your bezzy mates
The Committee x x
12 October 2011
Sorry all for the slight mistake GIAG will be on 23 October not november as stated in the previous message
11 October 2011
If people need sleeping bags for the braithewaite trip then the club can lend you one for the weekend. Please email to reserve yourself one.
11 October 2011
Hi guys
As always please read this carefully.
The trip to Braithewaite will be leaving from outside Cromer Terrace at 6pm on Friday.
For those on the reserve list if you have not received an email from me already then I am afraid that all the spaces on the trip have been filled.
This Wednesdays social is as always in the delightful Eldon pub and this week social sec Tacha has chosen the Faversham as the post pub destination.
This Wednesday we will be holding sign up for tickets to go and see Hulls second best climber Andy Kirkpatrick talk at the Hyde Park picture house on the 23rd November at 6:30pm. Tickets cost £10. To see more of what a talk by Andy Kirkpatrick is like please follow the link below.
http://vimeo.com/2108294
The Sunday hike on 23rd November is the clubs Give It A Go trip. Places on this trip have been filled so there will be no sign up next week for a Sunday hike.
Big Hugzzz
The Committee x x
4 October 2011
Fellow Hikers
Please read the following carefully.
Tomorrow sign up will be held in the study upstairs in the union 1-2pm for Castleton this Sunday (cost £8.50) and for the Braithwaite weekend trip 14th-16th October (cost £35). Spaces are limited to a first come first served basis (full payment must be made). If you cannot make it to sign up then email and you will be put onto the reserve list.
For those people who joined the club at the intro meeting some of you still need to sign your membership forms to make your membership legit. If your name is below could you please come to sign up tomorrow to sign your membership forms and to check the details you have given.
• Helen Turner
• Mark Parry
• Renske Taggenbrock
• Telabo Lesedi Bothate
• Tizzy Mann
• Rebecca Manship
• Natacha Whitefield
• Antoine Rivelois
• Raphael Fanceschi
• Mirek Dudek
• Sharon Pohl
• Joshua Pohl
• Scott Rhode
• Adam Radford
• Edward Mitchell
• Richard Pooley
Nevis sport are opening late this Wednesday 5th of October till 8pm to give us 20% off all full price kit
Cotswold are doing two nights, this Wednesday 5th of October + Thursday the 13th of October till 7pm 20% off all full price gear
Cotswold are even putting on a raffle for us with three top prizes:
- 40 litre Mountain Equipment duffle bag (rrp £40)
- Mountain Equipment Helium 3.8 (rrp £45)
- Petzl Tikka 2 head torch (rrp £35)
+ other prizes
When you go into Cotswold, be sure to pick up a raffle ticket for your chance to win
- The Cotswold raffle will be running over both discount nights
In summary:
Get to Cotswold + Nevis sport this Wednesday for 20% off
Cotswold are also open for us Next Thursday and running a raffle over both nights
Get in touch with either shop if there is any specific kit you want to look at to potentially buy
This Wednesday will be the hiking clubs first official social at the Eldon 8pm. If you want the buffet then get there promptly at 8pm. After the Eldon for those crazy/foolhardy enough we will be heading down to Hifi in town via FAB cafe.
3 October 2011
Many thanks to everyone who came along to the Intro Meeting on Thursday. We hope you had a great evening and it was as informative as you were expecting.
Sign up for the next trips will be on Wednesday 5th October at 1pm in The Study in the LUU building. Come along to put your name down or if you have any questions you would like info on!
27 September 2011
INTRO MEETING ON THURSDAY... Facebook Page: http://on.fb.me/q05a4W
Come along and find out what amazing things we have in store for you this year as well as signing up for the first couple of trips we are running. You can sign up online until thursday night at the DISCOUNTED RATE of £27...GO DO IT NOW AT http://www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/clubsandsocieties/outdoor/hiking/ this offer will end on thursday night and you will have to pay the full price!!!! Don't miss out!!!
See you on Thursday, 8pm in The Tree House in the LUU building. (It's near the supermarket in the union)
Big Loves
The Committee
xx
22 September 2011
Hi All!
If you still haven't got round to signing up and paying your membership then you can do it online on the LUU Hiking page at http://www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/clubsandsocieties/outdoor/hiking/ ... it's still at the discounted rate of £27 if you do it before tomorrow (Friday) evening!
The intro meeting will be next Thursday (29th) - event is here on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171291532950257/
Love The Committee x
9 August 2011
Hi Everyone
Check back soon for news of this coming years events, trips and socials along with details of where you can find us at freshers fair. See you in September!
The Committee
11 May 2011
Hi everyone,
after a very successful sign up today, all the places for the Summer Trip in June are now taken and we are all VERY EXCITED!!!
However we would like to know if anyone else is still interested in coming as we will put you on a reserve list in case anyone drops out, so please email us at to let us know.
Don't forget Matt is doing an Alps Info presentation tonight in Mine in the union at 7.30pm so come along for some interesting info and great social afterwards in Old Bar.
Big loves, the committee x
22 March 2011
Hi All,
The AGM is this Wednesday and we would like to see all of you there even if you are not coming for curry! Please come and show your support by voting in your new committee! The AGM will be starting promptly at 7pm upstairs in Seven Spices Curry House so please arrive on time. The curry will follow the AGM once the voting is concluded.
You can pay for curry at sign up tomorrow 2 - 3 pm in meeting room 4 upstairs in the union. The price of curry is £7. Bring your own drink too!!
If you are still considering running for a position on the committee, make sure you get your name on the LUUHC board upstairs in the union to be nominated. All nominees must prepare a speech to explain why they should be chosen...the more entertaining the better! GOOD LUCK!
This Sunday we will be going to the dales (run by the new committee!!) Sign up will be tomorrow and the cost of the trip will be £9.
You can also sign up for the Lake District camping easter trip - £70.
Come along to the AGM to say farewell to the old committee and welcome in the new!! There will be a big social afterwards too - destination chosen by the new social sec!! Lets get our groove on!!
Love the LUUHC Old committee!
19 March 2011
Hi Hikers,
Just a quick message to all of you going on the hike on Sunday. Remember that we wil be leaving from the Parkinson Steps at 7.00am, very early I know! This will be quite a big day out so it is essential that you bring EVERYTHING from the Sunday trip kit list that can be found on our weebsite (luuhc.com), if you are missing anything you will not be allowed on the trip. Sorry, them's the rules!
Have fun and see you Sunday,
Love the Committee!
15 March 2011
Hi All,
This Sunday we will be heading to the Lake District for one last epic before the AGM we will be leaving from Parkinson steps super early at 7am to be walking by 9.30, the cost of the trip will be £13
Sign up will be tomorrow from 2 - 3pm, meeting room 4 upstairs in the union, alternatively you can sign up at the social, tomorrow night at Foley's from 8:30pm
Wednesday after next (23rd of March) is our AGM, taking place at Seven Spices curry house in Woodhouse - starting promptly at 7pm. We've organised curry for those who want it - this will cost £7, however all club members are welcome and entry is free if you don't want to eat there. There will be 2 different meat dishes plus a vegetarian option, as well as plenty of rice, naan and poppadoms.
Nominations for committee positions are now open - in order to stand you must be a club member, and need to be nominated and seconded by two different members. Each person may only nominate or second one person for each position. Standing for multiple roles is allowed - the order of voting will be president, secretary, treasurer, then other positions. So if you go for president but don't get in, it would still be possible to run for secretary. We will be taking nominations at signup tomorrow, thereafter we'll have a sheet up on our noticeboard upstairs in the union.
The positions available are:
President - organises the running of the club
Secretary - writes/sends/receives email correspondence keeping us informed
Treasurer - all matters of money, making us sustainable
Web Sec - keeps the club website up to date and looking fresh
Gear Sec - maintains organises and prepares club gear
Trip Sec - looks after accommodation bookings and trip food
Social Sec - organises socials!!
Ordinary Member - helping hand and extra voice at committee meetings
Sign up for this years Easter trip will begin tomorrow, we are heading to the Lake district and we will be camping near Ulswater, this trip is a landmark in all calendars (2nd --> 6th of April), the beginning of British summer time has been planned to coincide with the start of this trip, just so you can have longer skimming stones by the lake in the evening! The cost of the trip will be £70.
Sooo in summary, - sign up tomorrow, there is loads to do! -
- Have Lunch
- Put your name forward leading the club next year - Join the committee!!
- Sign up for Sunday's crusade to the Lakes (£12)
- Sign up for the Easter Trip!! (£70)
- Sign up for AGM curry (£7)
See you tomorrow!!
LUUHC Committee
8 March 2011
Hi Hikers,
This Sunday we will be heading to the Peak District, we hope to walk Black Hill
Sign up will be tomorrow 2 till 3pm upstairs in the union in Meeting room 4, the cost of the trip will be £9
Its not long now till our AGM, 23rd of March! Remember the date, - being on the committee looks pretty damn cool on your cv and you get to help make the club run.
Easter trip is just round the corner too! 2nd to the 6th of April, we're going camping in the Lakes, true nomad style!!
Tomorrows social, - we will be at Foley's from 8.30pm
Looking forward to seeing you!!
LUUHC Committee
4 March 2011
Hi All,
The transport for this Sunday has now been booked, we will be leaving for the sculpture park at 9.30am from the Parkinson Steps, there are places around where you can buy food, feel free to bring lunch, boots and waterproofs are recommended
Have you had a good time with hiking club this year? Had a good day out? Been somewhere you've not been before? ...Maybe you study geology and you found a new favourite rock? ... Maybe you came on a weekend trip and had a really tasty evening meal? Or the sun shone on you when you were out with hiking club? Or it didn't, - but it rained so hard you saw the funny side of it!!? You mooned at another minibus of fellow hikers? Or got mooned at? Got naked on the hill with fellow hikers and thought it was liberating (all for charity)?
If you thought the club has been anything above alright this year, please make your opinion count and nominate us for the Prestige of LUU best club in this years Riley Awards. How proud would you be to have been part of the best club this year? you know it! You made it what it is. It would definitely mean a lot to us, please do this now! You can nominate us here: - http://bit.ly/hE0Ch4
The deadline for nominations is this Sunday!!
Also, if you don't feel like that, send us your feedback to
Keep thinking about running for a position on the committee too!
Thank you
LUUHC Committee
2 March 2011
Hi Hikers,
Hope your recovering for the aches of Fort William.
This Sunday is going to be a casual day out to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park (check out the delights http://www.ysp.co.uk/). Admission is included in the price of the transport ;) and the cost will be the usual £9. Sign up will be at one o clock as normal today in meeting room 4. Chris will be there, or alternatively if you can't make that at such short notice, you can sign up at Foleys tonight from 8:30pm or drop Adam an email at .
The end of the hiking club year is in sight, it is nearly time for the current committee to step down and a new committee to be elected, this means you! Are you interested in how the club is run? want to help run the club? Chat to the current committee if you want to find out more and want to put yourself forward to be elected for committee.
The position of the committee are:
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Social sec
Gear sec
Trip sec
Web sec
Ordinary member (x2)
The date for the Anual General Meeting will be the 23rd of March. Tradition has it that this prestigeous event is held at, what is a true shrine: The Seven Spices Curry house, Woodhouse. A great night out will follow, to be determined by the new social sec!!
See you tonight!!
Love from the Committee
23 February 2011
Hi everyone,
Dont forget the Joint Outdoors Social tonight, 8pm at HiFi, £4.
I hope everyone is excited for Fort William! Below is the lists for the buses/rockets, if anyone is unhappy about which bus they are on give me a call asap (07790 873 646). Please leave your sleeping bags seperately so that you can take them on the bus, incase of bad weather. We will fit crampons etc when we get there. Any other questions then please give me a call, and check the website for the kit list.
Chris
Thunderbird One (4pm):
Phil Turner
Lisa Witty
Hannah Lock
Lewis Gibbs
Ollie Jarvis
Evanne Nowak
Sarah Lobrichon
Vicky paterson
Alex Tang
Thunderbird Two (4pm):
Graham Connell
Adam Connell
Jamie Vanderburg
Tamsin Ward
Hannah Frei
Rich holowka
Charlie winckler
James Saul
Ben Lewis
Thunderbird Three (6pm):
Tom McAllister
Crazy Tom
Stijn Veermeren
Jenny Hearn
Katie Mckay
Matt Fuller
22 February 2011
Hi Hikers.
No sunday walk this week, we are haeding to Fort William,
but we will be walking on Sunday the 6th of March.
A message from our Outdoors Rep, Lucy, about the Joint Outdoors Social this Wednesday. We will be heading to HiFi this week, from 8pm, tickets are £4 on the door:
Great venue, a great DJ and awesome raffle prizes so I'd love as many of you to come as possible. If your doing your normal social on Wednesday, just pop down for a bit at 8pm, we have the venue until 10.30pm (and of course free entry into the club night, but you could move on after that).
The RAFFLE will take place at 9pm, so far I've got:
4 fruity tickets
2 walking poles
A thermos flask
A meal for 2 at Bella Italia
A meal for 2 at Nandos
A meal for 2 at Primos (in the corn exchange)
All proceeds go to Paul's Fund: http://www.pauls-fund.co.uk/ Paul Morton was a member of a few of the outdoor clubs before he sadly passed away of a brain tumour in 2008, his parents have since set up this trust to get young adults with long-term illnesses out into the countryside.
Its such a great cause and so close to our hearts I want as many people to come as possible.
See you Wednesday
--
Lucy Stuart
LUU Outdoor Activities Rep
8 February 2011
Hi Hikers,
Achey legs anyone? - What a weekend!!
Sign up for Fort William will start tomorrow 1 – 2pm, meeting room 4, upstairs in the Union.
The Fort William trip is the last weekend in February. A 3 day weekend again, (24 - 27th of Feb). So that's leaving Thursday night and returning late Sunday night. The price will be £70 and that includes, food (except lunches), transport and accommodation.
This Sunday we will be going to Kettlewell in the Yorkshire dales with the chance to Climb Great Whernside. Sign up for this will also be tomorrow and the cost will be £9
After the walk on sunday we will be going for a curry at the seven Spices Curry house in Woodhouse, feel free to come along for the curry even if your not walking. Just give Adam a text on 07938685845
Tomorrow night we will be at Foley's from 8.30pm for our social.
Remember you can upload your favourite pictures from last weekend onto our website www.luuhc.co.uk - They will be better quality then facebook!!
See you soon
Love,
The Committee
3 February 2011
Its nearly time to go!! nearly packed??
Please be at Cromer terrace at 3.45pm tomorrow, so we can quickly load the van and get moving for a 4pm get away.
Also there is a convenience shop outside where we are staying if your running low on lunch stuff, not sure about a cash machine though, - Bring cash!
Check the kit list on the website to make sure you haven't forgotten anything - bring lots of socks and warm stuff! Please leave your sleeping bags easily accessable so we can put them in the mini buses-just in case!
- Bonus - There are hot showers - Bonus -
Bring your towel and wash stuff
Bring compilation CD's and music players for the journey!!
See you tomorrow!!
Love,
LUUHC Committee
1 February 2011
Hello Hikers
Our neck hairs send shivers down our backs as a cool night breeze howls in tense anticipation of our first winter trip...
On Friday we will be leaving Leeds to head up to the Caringorms! There are a few places left on this trip - sign up and crampon fitting will be taking place in meeting room 4, upstairs in the Union from 1 - 2pm tomorrow, come and chat to us if your are unsure about anything. If you have already signed up but not paid you will need to come along tomorrow with money to secure your place. Also, if we havent seen your boots you will neeed to bring them along to the sign up to have crampons fitted.
If you don't have your own winterboots there may be the oppotunity to hire some, come and talk to us tomorrow about this option.
Look out for a message in the next few days regarding transport departure times!
Beer has been ordered!!
We will be at Foley's Ale house opposite the town hall from 8.30 tomorrow night.
Talking of beer:
Our friends at The Real Ale Society have two great events lined up for the Give It A Go programme which is aimed at encouraging new people along who have not been before.
‘Beer Baron’ or ‘Lager Lover’?
On Saturday 12th Feb there's a tour of Ossett Brewery to get behind the scenes and see how beer is made. You even get plenty of time for unlimited 'sampling' to try their delicious beers. It's only £10.00 and includes the tour, beer and transport.
Then on Monday 28th Feb in the Old Bar we have a 'Meet the Brewer' session where the team from WharfeBank brewery will give a fun and hands-on experience about how they make their beers so tasty. £1 if booked in advance, £2 on the night and includes a number of samples.
No previous ale drinking is required. Everyone is welcome so please come along if you're interested and bring housemates, coursemates and significant others as well! If you become a member (for £4) you will get 2 FREE bottles of beers. Contact Warren on 
or http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=137668096243692&v=app_2344061033&ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=137668096243692&v=wall for more info.
Love from the LUUHC committee
27 January 2011
Just a reminded that there are the two discount evenings tonight! Yep, that’s right-two! This is a great opportunity to buy some kit for the winter trips or to spend some of that Christmas money!
These are running from 5-7pm this evening (Thursday), at Blacks and Cotswold Outdoor. Blacks are giving us 20% off everything, even sale items and they are doing us food, yummy! And at Cotswold we will be getting our usual discount.
We will be walking down from the Parkinson Steps at 5pm, so feel free to join us then or at any point during the evening.
Love and Hugs,
The Committee x x
25 January 2011
Hello Hikers,
Tomorrow sign up for Malham and Cairngorms will be running:
Wednesday 26th Jan. Meeting room 4(upstairs in the Union building), 2-3pm
Tomorrow night 8.30pm we will be meeting at Foley's Ale House in Town (opposite the Town Hall) for our weekly social.
Thursday night (5-7pm) we have a discount evening at Blacks AND Cotswold in Town, - Blacks are offering a 20% off, even off sale stuff, if they don't have what your looking for they will order it in for you, still giving you the 20% off but with no obligation to purchase, for example if you ordered boots and they didn't fit
Blacks are even putting food on!!
This is a great opportunity to get some bargain kit before the Winter trips.
Phil has a pair of winter boots for sale too, size 9 and not very expensive-if you are interested come to the sign up tomorrow or drop one of us an email.
Fancy some extra winter adventure? Steve & Katie are planning to run a multiday route for 4 people, spending a night in a mountain bothy, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrour_Bothy#Open_Bothy
and maybe a night under the shelter stone at Loch Avon, if your interested you'd need to be self sufficient for 2-3 days out on the hill, with a good sleeping bag and bivi bag for a comfortable nights sleep. Hardcore yes, but this will be an epic trip bagging lots of Munroe's on route!!! Interested? Speak to Steve Hutton or Katie Farrell!!
Any questions drop Adam an email at , or check out our website www.luuhc.com
See you all soon
LUUHC Comittee
17 January 2011
Hey Hikers,
Happy New Year and all that jazz...and what a year we have lined up for you guys and girls!
The first trip of the year will be to Malham on 30th January, leaving Parky steps at 9am. We will be running several ability groups so there will be something for everyone! If you are new to the club it will be a great introductory walk. The sign up for this walk will be on Wednesday 19th and 26th January. Cost £9.
Our first winter trip is drawing close-the Cairngorms! I hope everyone is excited for it, we certainly are! This trip will be leaving Leeds at 4pm on Friday 4th February and returning late on Monday 7th. We will be running the sign up to this trip at all Wednesday sessions until 2nd February, if you can’t make this there will be 5 email places available from 1pm. Come along to this to ask any questions and get crampons fitted up to your boots. Cost of the winter trips is £70 each. There may be an opportunity for people to travel back on the Sunday night if they have unavoidable things on Monday.
The Fort William winter trip will be 24th to 27th February. The sign up for this will be after the Cairngorms trip, with priority going to those who couldn’t make it to the first trip.
Sign ups:
Wednesday 19th Jan. Meeting room 8. 1-2pm.
Wednesday 26th Jan. Meeting room 4. 2-3pm
There will be a discount evening running at Cotswold Outdoors before our first winter trip, details of times and dates to follow.
Socials will start again on Wednesday 26th Jan, at 8.30pm at Mr Foleys Ale House.
Other dates for your diary:
Easter trip. Saturday 2nd April to Wednesday 6th. We will be staying at a nice little camp site at the Paterdale end of Ulswater. Approximate cost will be £75.
Summer trip. Sunday 5th June to Saturday 11th June. This will be another camping trip to the Isle of Skye. Approximate cost will be £110-£130.
If anybody is thinking of joining the club then now is a great time! Membership is now £15 for the rest of the year, and this gives you access to all the great trips above! Come and talk to us at sign up if you are thinking about it.
Love and hugs, The Committee x x
10 December 2010
Seasons Greetings Hikers,
It was the winter meeting last Wednesday night, in tense anticipation of our much talked about winter trips, we played this video, check it out, its only 56 seconds long! -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDyCUnzrEGA
We also talked about gear, how it is essential to have a B rated boot, B1 or B2 is ideal, with a crampon compatible rigid sole, Thermals are great for keeping the cold away and head torches are really handy for those short daylight hours.
So on top of usual gear:
- winter boots
- thermals
- head torch
As a club we will provide crampons axes and helmets.
The trips will be longer then normal weekends, they will be three day weekends, the dates are: -
Cairngorms 4th - 7th of Feb (Friday to Monday) We are staying at a place called Nethy House, it even has its own Pub downstairs!! look. - http://www.nethy.org/
Fort William, 24th - 27th of Feb (Thursday to Sunday) we are staying at the Inchree Centre - http://www.inchreecentre.co.uk/
check it out on the picture on that page we take the whole red building labelled 'Ensuite rooms'!!
Both huts are warm and have drying rooms so we will be well rested and by the morning, our kit will be dryer then a salted cracker in the dessert.
Enjoy the Christmas break!
Happy New Year from the Committee
7 December 2010
Hi All,
Still full from that AMAZING Christmas dinner?? yeah we are!
Tomorrow night is winter meeting night, meeting room 8 (on the left at the top of the stairs int he Union 7pm. we will be talking about equipment, dates, accommodation, generally how the trips work, afterwards we will be heading down to the old bar.
This semester has been awesome.
This will be our last get together this year, if you have been meaning to come and meet us, come on down tomorrow, get involved! find out here what will be happening in the new year!
We won't be running any club trips over the Christmas break, if you are around and want to get out, post on the club Facebook wall
Naked calendars are still available from Essentials in the union - absolute steal at £3.50. More information on http://www.luuhc.com/nakedcalendar
Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Love, the Committee
30 November 2010
Hello achy shoulders, stiff legs, rosy cheeks: What a weekend!! Winter came early and we were blessed with the weather once more!
Check out this video! its pictures and video taken from a walk on Sunday - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3JcwG0tdwQ
This is the kind of video I would like to put together summarising the semester we have had as a club, please send me any group photos or other photos you like and I will include them!!
Roll on Scotland and more winter fun - there were similar conditions in Scotland last year, and we are counting down already. We'll be having a winter briefing next Wednesday, so look out for the email about that next week if you're interested in getting stuck in for our winter trips in February!
This Wedensday our social is starting at the German market!!! We'll be meeting at Parkinson steps at 6 o clock and then walking down to the German market in Millenium square for a nosy round the stalls and a drink or two. Its important we leave early so we get into the barn easily for the music before it gets super busy!! We'll then be heading over to foley's so if you can't make it to the market, come find us in Foley's later on!
Some lost + found from the last couple of trips, anybody:
- lose a pair of gaiters on the Horton in Ribblesdale trip?
- found a hard black plastic glasses case, oblong, about 20cm long, says Specsavers on the side in white writing. Contains a pair of silver-coloured glasses, two contact lenses and a soft cloth?
- Seen a pair of Berghaus Aquafoil gloves?
- we are missing club first aids kits and group shelters after this weekend, please if you have one or both, let us know and bring them back as soon as you can.
But for now it's time to ditch the hiking gear, and get those smart clothes on, its christmas meal time!! Every year we do a secret santa within the whole club at the dinner, maximum of £5 spend, just simply wrap your gift up and bring it along on saturday. so remember...
-smart dress (suits and dresses)
-7.30pm at corn exchange (just ask if you dont know where it is)
-£5 secret santa present
If your not yet primed and ready to go for this Christmas meal, you can still involved, there is a place for you! sign up will be on Wednesday 1-2pm meeting room 4 upstairs in the Union. £26.
Outdoor Club discount cards, 50 pence in price, gets you 15% off in cotswold and other handy outdoor shops. They are available from the Union help desk.
Naked calendar will be on sale at sign up tomorrow!! More information on http://www.luuhc.com/nakedcalendar
Love, the committee!!
25 November 2010
Hi Guys,
Just a quick note about the weekend: You've probably noticed the weather is bit chilly at the moment. It's set to be even colder over the weekend in Snowdonia. Please make sure you have hats, scarves, gloves, extra layers and extra socks. If you have them, bring a pair of ski goggles too since they will come in very handy if caught in a snow storm!
We'll be leaving tomorrow evening at 6pm on the dot from Cromer Terrace, please make sure you are there and ready on time for a swift get away. If you are still unsure what you might need, check out our gear info on the website www.luuhc.com.
And another quick note about the Christmas dinner: There are still places available for this years swanky Christmas meal at the Piazza in the corn exchange on the 4th December at 7:30pm. Kara will be going to the restaurant on Saturday to pay the deposit and give menu choices so if you want to come and can't pay yet email Kara at 
with your menu order (reminders can be found on the website) and you can pay (£26) at next weeks sign up! This is the night of the year to get out of hill clothes and get your posh frocks and suits out!
Get involved - Don't miss out!!
Any questions, give Adam a ring on 07938685845
Hugs from the Committee!
23 November 2010
Welcome all new Hikers from Last Sundays Give it a Go session, it was great to meet you while getting out there, hope to see you at our social -->
** This Wedsneday's Social - Nation of Shopkeepers**
*** 8.30pm ***
This bar is ace, its opposite the City Cathederal.
Call Adam if you get lost - 07938685845
Snowdonia is just round the corner!! we will be leaving this Friday 6pm from Cromer Terrace, (as you look at the Union's main entrance Cromer Terrace is the corner of the street you can see to your right)
This kind of evening writes itself. - Sign up for the Christmas meal will be this Wednesday upstairs in The Union, meeting room 4, the price is £26 this is super cheap for what you get, - Wine on the table!! - here is a reminder of the tasty menu.
STARTERS
Piazza Prawn Cocktail
Garlic Mushroom Gratin (v), with toasted sour dough
Potato Volute (V), with goats cheese and pistachio
Risotto of smoked chicken, with herb mascarpone
MAINS
Roast Turkey, with traditional Trimmings
Braised Lamb Shank, with green olive mash and sundried tomato jus
Roast Sea Bream, with a mussel chowder
Artichoke and Smoked Cheddar Gnocchi(V), with baby rocket
DESSERTS
Anthony's Spiced Chocolate Christmas Pudding, with homemade vanilla ice-cream
Ginger Sponge, with custard
Warm Chocolate Brownie, with chocolate sauce and homemade vanilla ice-cream
A Selection of Cheeses, with grapes, celery and biscuits
Keep on uploading photos to the website!!
The playlist is growing – Keep adding songs!!
http://open.spotify.com/user/adamc22/playlist/29OBqY8cC9BpQVguJ6ReRC
Dates to keep free
- 1st of December – German Market social
- 8th of December, not at Mr Foley's this week, But Winter Trip Meeting!
- 4th – 7th of February – Cairngorms winter trip.
- 24th – 27th of February – Fort William winter trip.
That’s right, Winter trip meeting, they’ll come around quick, this meeting will give you a good idea of the format of the trips, how they are different to a normal weekend trip and the kit you will need, this meeting will be in the union, after the talk we will head down to the old bar.
Talking of Kit for winter trips, one of our member's Greg, - he was on the North lakes trip is selling a pair of winter boots (Scarpa Manta B2 mountaineering boots) - They're the old-style Manta (5 years old). They are size 9 (they're 44 in continental sizes) The uppers are still in excellent condition and he put new laces on them recently. The soles are quite worn down but there's still a fair bit of life in them (and it's possible to get them re-soled for 45 quid, which would make them as good as new). - This is a classic boot that is currently in leeds, get in touch if you are interested - 07792225612
See you tomorrow night, 8.30pm, Nation of shopkeepers!!
Love, The Committee
16 November 2010
This Sunday we are heading off to the Peak District, so GET YOR GEAR TOGETHER!! This will be the last Sunday Hike till after christmas so is not to be missed!
Next weekend is the club's last weekend away before christmas to Snowdonia. Sign up was fast, and so apologies that this trip is now full.
The following weekend is the club's annual Christmas dinner on the Saturday night (4th of Dec). Details went out in the previous email and can be seen on our website.
Sign up for the Peak District walk and the Christmas dinner will be happening tomorrow in meeting room four upstairs in the Union from 1-2pm.
Don't forget about tomorrow's Otley Run!
16 November 2010
Otley Run and Christmas meal!!
Hope you've all got your animal outfits planned for Wednesday, from what I’ve heard already there’s going to some funny ones! We will be starting the otley run at 5pm in Woodies, if you don’t know where it is its the first pub on the otley run, just get the 96,95,6,1,28 bus and ask for this stop all bus drivers will know where it is!
If you want to join later this is my phone number, just give me a text and ill let you know where we are. 07845696095 (Kara, Social Sec)
Secondly CHRISTMAS MEAL!! This is a chance to get on you suits and dresses for a posh evening of wining and dining. This year it will be at Piazza in the corn exchange, it does very nice food!
For £26 you get a three course meal with wine on the table.
It will be on the 4th of December. Come to sign up 1-2pm on Wednesday to pay and give me your menu choices. The menu is as follows...
STARTERS
Piazza Prawn Cocktail
Garlic Mushroom Gratin (v), with toasted sour dough
Potato Volute (V), with goats cheese and pistachio
Risotto of smoked chicken, with herb mascarpone
MAINS
Roast Turkey, with traditional Trimmings
Braised Lamb Shank, with green olive mash and sundried tomato jus
Roast Sea Bream, with a mussel chowder
Artichoke and Smoked Cheddar Gnocchi(V), with baby rocket
DESSERTS
Anthony's Spiced Chocolate Christmas Pudding, with homemade vanilla ice-cream
Ginger Sponge, with custard
Warm Chocolate Brownie, with chocolate sauce and homemade vanilla ice-cream
A Selection of Cheeses, with grapes, celery and biscuits
See you all tomorrow x
13 November 2010
Hi Hikers!
Get on your boots for the Yorkshire dales tomorrow, we will be meeting at nine o'clock at Parkinson steps
Please remember boots, waterproofs, trousers that are not jeans and lunch.
This Wednesday's social Is our Annual Otley run, the Theme, is Noah's Ark, - Get your animal outfits ready!!
See you soon
Love, the Committee
9 November 2010
Good afternoon Hikers!
Are you sitting comfortably? If so then I sure begin, as this is rather a long one...
Smooth travel in the nine seater vans, Middle Ruddings Country pub, warm cosy hut, tennis courts, clear weather, snow, ace chicken curry, custard, variety of music, kicked off Sunday with Bill Wither's Lovely day, horse shoe walks, linear ridge walks, scrambles, lake walks, acoustic sing song, can push, tricky broom game, limbo, one legged cereal box game, musical chairs! We left a pristine clean hall and got good weekend aches!
What a weekend! Some of us think it could be contender for best weekend EVER! It was a new hut for the club, but we will most certainly be heading back there next year. It's a strong contender to replace Wasdale as the first weekend trip
Did you make some amazing pictures in the Lake District, or during any earlier hike? There is now the possibility to upload them on our website, where we will gather photos of all our hikes! Have a look at http://www.luuhc.com/trips and share your best pics!
As one group left the top of High Spy (653m) a walker was overheard telling another group how they just missed all the excitement: "a group of student just got naked!" That's right. We gathered some awesome pictures for a Charity Naked Calendar which Leeds Mountaineers are organising. It's going to make great Christmas gifts! Listen out for more details in the coming weeks. The calendar will be on sale around the 20th of November. We will be selling them at sign up. All proceeds will go to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, a great cause that is there for us.
Here is a link to the Spotify playlist where most of last weekend's hut music came from - http://open.spotify.com/user/adamc22/playlist/3TEs99NVxH3w00KMbPhwvG
Warren is missing a set of keys: we need to find these keys, please unpack with vigilance. There was a really handy bottle opener on his keys. Perhaps the bottle opener ended up with someone bottles? Or someone saw them? Please drop me an email if you have any ideas ().
"Let’s do that again!! When's the next one?" - Snowdon is next. Our next weekend is 26th - 28th of November. There is a limited number of spaces and sign up is sure to be busy as this will be our last trip this year before the Christmas break. But do not fear: we be heading north for Scottish winter, after the break.
This weekend our Sunday walk is going to be heading to the Yorkshire dales. There will be the chance to scale the likes of Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-y-Ghent. It is sure to be another fine day out and there is a great cafe in Horton in Ribblesdale for that soo tasty post walk refreshment.
We will be holding sign up on Wednesday again, 1-2pm in meeting room 4, upstairs in the Union. This is for both Snowdon and Horton in Ribblesdale.
Wednesday 17th November is our Otley Run! The theme this year will be Noah and the Ark, so start thinking about your animal costumes and prepare to be hearded around the streets of Leeds by our Noah (Kara).
This Wednesday we will be back in Foley's from 8.30pm.
Tom McAllister, one of our long standing club members, is doing a charity walk for the British Heart Foundation, on 21st November. He will be walking the 17mile High Peak Trail in the Peak District. If you would like to donate to him, go to http://www.justgiving.com/Tom-McAllister
A date for your diary – LUUHC Christmas meal, 4th December. Location and cost to come.
Horton in Ribblesdale, Snowdonia, Otley Runs, Christmas meal - so much to look forward too!!
Love, The Committee x x
9 November 2010
Yes, many of you will have seen us running around naked on the tops of several fells at the weekend! We promise you that it was for a good cause - The Yorkshire Air Ambulance! The pictures we took will be turned into a calendar and sold to raise money. If you are interested in buying one, but are not in the Leeds area, give our secretary an email.
5 November 2010
Hi Everyone!
We will be leaving for the Lakes at 6pm tonight, from Cromer Terrace corner - if you just walk out the main entrance of the union, turn left and keep walking till you get to the bollards, from here you should be able to see our vans! Call Adam if you get lost - 07938685845
At the minute there is one free space on the buses to the lakes, drop me a text if you are inerested!! - Super quick!!
Next Wednesdays frolics we will be back at Foley's
See you later!!
Love the Committee
2 November 2010
Hi Hikers,
An ace day out to the coast for a relaxed walk was had on Sunday. Goths, Fish and Chips and a fresh sea breeze. Win.
The time has now come for the Mystery Weekend to the North Lake District!! If you haven't signed up yet there are still a handful of places available, but they will go fast. The trip costs £35 which includes all your food (except lunchs), transport and accommodation (with tennis courts!). It's going to be a fantastic trip, so if you're interested, drop us an email as soon as possible or drop in to sign up on Wednesday, 1-2pm, meeting room four upstairs in the union. If we have enough more interest, we can even put on an extra bus, so let us know asap!
This Wednesday's social will be a bit different from our usual Foley's hangout. We'll all be descending upon President Gomm's house for a Bonfire Night Social! He can be found at 22 Trelawn Cresent in Headingley. Post code LS6 3JW for those wanting to google maps it. Remember to wrap up with lots and layers and bring your own drinks. Hopefully there will be tasty vodka jelly and other lush snacks. So get there from 8:30pm onwards for a good night out. Feel free to call Chris on 07790873646 if you get lost.
So a quick reminder:
- Get signed up for this weekend to the north lakes on wednesday, 1-2pm, meeting room 4.
- Bonfire social 8.30pm, 22 Trelawn Crescent
See you on Wednesday
Love and hugs,
The Committee x
The Picture was taken on the edge of Wast Water, LUUHC Wasdale trip 2010
30 October 2010
Hi All,
Tonight the clock will be changing. The clocks go back by one hour. Bear this in mind for the Spooky Sunday trip to Whitby: we will be leaving from Parkinson Steps at 9am winter time!
Halloween fancy dress is welcome on Sunday!
But remember to carry hiking boots and waterproofs (NO jeans) as usual.
See you 9am winter time at Parkinson Steps
Love and Spooky Hugs,
The Committee
25 October 2010
Hello Hikers!
Last Sunday we had a great day out to the North Yorkshire moors with lovely sunshine, chilled out walks and pub visits en route! All followed by a tasty curry at the Seven Spices.
This Sunday (31st - Halloween!) we are going to the mysteriously haunted Whitby! We will doing a fabulous coastal walk from Robin Hoods Bay to Whitby, finished with Fish and Chips by the sea! As its halloween, the goth festival will be in town which is always entertaining to watch - so get signed up! The cost of the trip will be £9.
We will be putting together mixtape for our journey to the sea, email us any suggestions for songs related for such a journey!
The following weekend is our Mystery weekend, To the North Lakes, Sign up for this trip was fast last week, there are still a few places, get to sign up on Wednesday to guarantee your place! the cost of this weekend will again be £35, this is an absolute steal!
Sign up will be on Wednesday, upstairs in the union, 1 - 2pm in a meeting room, look out for a handy sign at the top of the stairs
This Wednesday will be our Social at Mr Foley's Ale house on The Headrow, opposite the Town Hall, we will be there from 9 o'clock - 9pm. slightly later then last week.
Afterwards a group of us will be heading to Hifi - so get your gladrags on and come down for a soulful boogie!!!
See y'all on Wednesday!
Love, The committee
18 October 2010
Hello Hikers,
Last weekend was a great success, we had two days of walking in the lakes, Super tasty Spag Bol on saturday night, follow by a personalised pub quiz, the box game and Can Push!
There will be our usual social this Wednesday night from 8.30pm at Foley's in town, so we hope to see you all down there!
This sunday we will be running a trip to the North Yorkshire Moors. Leaving from Parkinson steps at 9am. Sign up will be as usual on Wednesday 1-2pm in the Arc in a meeting room (look out for signs from the top of the union steps) and will be a first come first served basis. If you cannot make sign up, please email me, , after 1pm on wednesday to secure your place.
As our next weekend away draws closer, it is time to reveal that our mystery weekend will be to the fantastic location of the Northern Lake District! We'll be staying in a village hall (similar to the one we stayed in at Wasdale) situated between Lake Bassenthwaite and Derwent Water: within throwing distance of Skiddaw and Blencathra. Sign up for this weekend will begin on Wednesday too. This will be a popular trip and spaces will be limited, so get in fast!!
For all those that missed the Cotswold discount evening last thursday, you're in luck! Nevisport (close to Morrisons in town) will be holding a 20% discount evening for all hikers this Thursday the 21st. Get down there to grab a great bargain and to get any advice you might need about buying some new gear!
Have a good week!
Love, The Committee
14 October 2010
I hope you are all excited about Wasdale, we definitely are!!
The plan is to have all of the buses leaving at 6pm, as this is when most people wanted to go. All buses and the gear van will be waiting at ***CROMER TERRACE*** (this is the road just North of the Union) from 17.45.
This weekend you will need a sleeping bag + sleeping mat, and lunch for two days. Please check the website for the gear list and make sure that you pack everything! Remember that you must have boots with ankle support and waterproof trousers and top.
If you still need to buy anything, remember that Cotswold Outdoor are holding their discount evening especially for us this evening. It will run from 5-7pm, and we will be walking down from the Parkinson Steps at 5pm.
Any questions, please call Chris on 07790 873646
12 October 2010
We have now had two excellent Sunday trips (one drier than the other!), but it is time now for our first fun filled weekend trip!
At Wednesday’s sign up (1-2pm, meeting room 8 in the Union) we will be taking the remainder of the money for Wasdale for those of you who have not paid. If you haven’t paid, or made arrangements to pay by this time, then we will offer your place to someone else as we have a long waiting list!
Important information for Wasdale:
• Remember all the important gear points: you must bring a waterproof jacket/trousers and boots with ankle support (trainer style walking shoes are NOT acceptable for trips)
• You will also need a sleeping bag and something to sleep on (roll mat/airbed), plus other overnight gear. Bring a packed lunch for two days.
• See the website, luuhc.com, for a full kit list
• We will be leaving on Friday afternoon in two loads, 30 seats at 4pm and 21 seats at 6pm. If you have a particular preference about which bus you would like to leave on, please email the secretary asap stating which bus you prefer. There will be a separate email closer to the time informing everyone which bus you will be on.
• We will be arriving at Wasdale fairly late, anytime between 8pm-10pm so we will be having dinner en route. Please bring enough money along to buy some fish n chips or you can bring your own packed dinner.
• We will be returning late on Sunday night.
If you have any questions, please email the secretary, or call Chris on 07790 873646
In other news:
Last weekend two of our committee members attended the BMC safety weekend in Snowdonia. This turned out to be a great weekend with lots of sunshine, and now we can all be super safe too!
*DISCOUNT EVENING* - The nice people at Cotswolds Outdoor shop have decided to give us a discount evening with 20% off everything! This will be happening from 5-7pm on Thursday 14th. If you dont know where Cotswolds is, we will be walking down from the Parkinson Steps at about 5pm. If you need anything for the weekend then this is the time to get it.
Love, The Committee
11 October 2010
Shopping anyone? Cotswolds are giving the Hiking Club a discount (20%) evening on Thursday from 5-7pm. We'll be walking down from the Parkinson Steps at 5pm.
9 October 2010
Hello Hikers,
We hope everyone had a good time last Sunday, and those who are coming tomorrow are looking forward to it. Remember that if you still have any questions go onto our website at www.luuhc.com where there is loads of info and a FAQ section.
At the moment all of our trips are full, but we will soon announce our Sunday trip for 24th October.
It is very important that you have joined the club before you come on any of the trips. You must have paid the joining fee (£15/£20/£25) and given your details to the Union (either through us or through the Union’s website). Before the trip on Sunday we will be checking that everybody is a member, and anyone who is not will not be allowed on the trip.
This Sunday’s trip to Malham:
• Be ready to leave the Parkinson steps at 9.00am
• Remember the import gear points:
o No jeans
o Walking boots with ankle support (no trainers)
o Waterproof top
o Waterproof trousers
o Lots of warm layers
o Hat and gloves
o Packed lunch
o Drinking water
o Personal medication
• If you haven’t paid, please bring the money along on Sunday (but only money for this Sunday’s trip)
• We will be returning to Leeds at about 6.30pm
See you all soon – Love the Committee x x
Unsure whether you are signed up for this Sunday? Just email a committee member to find out.
5 October 2010
Hello Hikers,
It was good to see such a great turn out for the first hike of the year on Sunday, four different walks took place, everyone's attitude in the rain was great and we hope to see you back for future trips where will be hoping for better weather!
Roll on this Sundays trip to Malham. If you are signed up for this trip, there are a few things to remember:
• Be ready to leave the Parkinson steps at 9.00am
• Remember the import gear points
o No jeans
o Walking boots with ankle support (no trainers)
o Waterproof top and trousers
o Waterproof trousers
o Lots of warm layers
o Hat and gloves
o Packed lunch
o Drinking water
o Personal medication
• If you haven’t paid, please bring the money along on please bring it to Wednesday's sign up, in the ARC
• We will be returning to Leeds at about 6.30pm
We're sorry to say that this trip is now full, but due to the high demand we have added a few extra spaces to the Wasdale weekend trip. We will be holding a sign up session this Wednesday (6th of October) in the ARC, upstairs in the union, 1 till 2pm for the extra places for the Wasdale trip in the Lake district (15th - 17th of October).
This Wednesday's social starts at 8.30pm, at Mr Foley's Ale House, which can be found at 159, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 5RG. - opposite the town hall. Come on down for a drink, chat and a laugh!
See you soon
The Committee
2 October 2010
Hello Hikers,
Thanks to everyone who came along to the intro meetings, I hope they were informative! Remember that if you still have any questions go onto our website at www.luuhc.com where there is loads of info and a FAQ section.
In the first 24hours of the trip sign-ups we have managed to fill about 130 places! Unfortunately the first two Sunday trips (Edale and Malham) are full, but there are still a few places left on the Wasdale weekend trip.
This Sunday’s trip to Edale:
• Be ready to leave the Parkinson steps at 9.00am
• Remember the import gear points
o No jeans
o Walking boots with ankle support (no trainers)
o Waterproof top and trousers
o Lots of warm layers
o Hat and gloves
o Packed lunch
o Drinking water
o Personal medication
• If you haven’t paid, please bring the money along on Sunday (but only money for this Sunday’s trip)
• We will be returning to Leeds at about 6.30pm
See you all soon – Love the Committee x x
Unsure whether you are signed up for this Sunday? Email the secretary with your full name.
28 September 2010
***The intro meeting has been changed to THURSDAY 30th September, 7-8pm in Pulse***
To avoid disappointment we’re still having an event on Wednesday evening! We will have a social starting at 7pm in The Old Bar (downstairs in the Union) which is open for everyone to come along to. If you can’t make Thursday, then come along to the Wednesday social and ask the committee (who will be wearing green Hiking hoodies) some questions. After we have caught anyone who can’t make Thursday then we will be heading into town and going to HiFi.
Thursday is our intro meeting (7-8pm in Pulse), where we will give a talk about the club and run the sign up for this Sunday's Edale trip (£8). After this we will head back down to The Old Bar for informal questions and waiting...for Top Gun night in the Union (free) to begin!
If you cannot make the intro meeting, you can email *after* the meeting to sign up for the Edale trip. But places fill up quickly, so attending the intro meeting is the only way of making sure that you're on the trip!
Hope to see you all soon.
Love, The Committee x x
26 September 2010
Welcome to all our new students, and to the old ones too! We hope you've had a great summer and are looking forward to the year ahead!
Coming up, in brief:
• Intro meeting - Pulse, 7-8pm 29th Sept
• First Hike - Edale, Peak District, 3rd October
• Second Hike - Malham, Yorkshire Dales, 10th October
• Weekend away - Wasdale, Lake District, 15-17th October
Our first event of the year is our intro meeting. This will be held at Pulse in the Union, from 7-8pm on Wednesday 29th September. Come along to find out about the club and the sorts of things that we get up to. The sign up for our first trip, to Edale, will be run straight after this meeting too - it always fills up fast so make sure you're there to avoid disappointment.
After the intro meeting we'll head to The Old Bar for a few drinks and you'll get the chance to ask the committee any questions. Starting from Wednesday 6th October we'll be back to our usual social spot at Mr Folely's Ale House, which is on the Headrow opposite the Town Hall.
Our first trip of the year will be to Edale in the Peak District on 3rd October. This trip will leave the Parkinson Steps at 9.00am, with a full day spent on the hills. Rest assured, there will be walks for all abilities. The bus will then drop us back at the Parkinson steps in the evening.
The trip to Malham on the 10th October will run in the same format as the Edale trip as regards pick up times etc.
Our weekend trip to Wasdale is always one of the highlights of the year! Lots of walking, but even more socialising with loads of wacky games to get everyone involved and laughing! Again there will be walks for all abilities, but the emphasis will be on having a great time and getting to know each other.
If all of this has persuaded you to join the hiking club then the easiest way to do so is online:
• First go to the Leeds University Union web page at www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk and login using the button in the top right.
• Once logged in, click on 'clubs and societies' > 'outdoor activities societies' > 'hiking'
• You should then be on the Hiking Club's union webpage. At the bottom should be an option to 'add to basket' membership of the club, select this.
• Next click on 'my basket', and follow the option to purchase the items in your basket.
• You should now be a fully paid up member of the club and be eligible to come on all of our trips!
If you need more info on gear etc and other FAQs then check out our web site at www.luuhc.com, or feel free to contact us by calling the president, Chris, on 07790 873646 or emailing the secretary, Adam, at .
We hope to see you all soon and look forward to another year of fun, laughs and hikes.
Love, The Committee x x
23 September 2010
It was great to see so much interest in the Hiking Club at the Fresher's Fair this week. Even Ronnie Rhino signed up to our mailing list!
Next Wednesday 29 September we'll hold an introduction meeting where you can find out more about the club and sign up to the upcoming events.
Intro meeting:
Wednesday 29 September, 7pm
In the Pulse Club (inside Leeds University Union)
In the meantime, you can become a member online by logging on to the Leeds University Union website, http://www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/clubsandsocieties/outdoor/hiking/. If you sign up online this week, the membership fee is only £20 instead of £25!
21 September 2010
Welcome to all new and returning students in Leeds.
You can come and meet the Hiking Club this week at the Fresher's Fair, on Tuesday 21 September and Wednesday 22 September, each day from 10am until 4pm in The Edge (the sports centre).
You can become a member online by logging on to the Leeds University Union website, http://www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/clubsandsocieties/outdoor/hiking/. If you sign up online this week, the membership fee is only £20 instead of £25! And Erasmus students who are only in Leeds for one term, pay only £15.
15 September 2010
A big welcome to all new international students in Leeds.
Hiking is the perfect way for you to get out of Leeds and discover the English hills and countryside.
So come and meet us at the International Fresher's Fair, on Friday 17 September 2010 between 4pm and 6pm in the Riley Smith Hall.
For Erasmus students who are only staying in Leeds for half a year, we have a discounted membership (£15 instead of £25)!
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 
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Love, The Committee
23 August 2010
I hope you are all having a good break from your academic studies!
Unfortunately Victoria Jones, our Social Secretary, has resigned for personal reasons. We need to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. I have contacted the outdoor coordinator from the Union concerning the procedure for a vote to fill the vacancy without a meeting of all the members and these are the steps we need to follow.
• If you are a current member of the Hiking Club and wish to be a candidate for the post you must reply to this email no later than 23:59 on Friday 27 August 2010 with your name and, if you wish, a brief personal statement (max 150 words)
• A list of candidates will then be circulated for an email vote
• If you are a current club member and wish to vote you must reply to that 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
• The results with then be emailed and published else where
This procedure will ensure we have a Social Secretary in place before the beginning of the new term. At the last AGM Kara Shuttleworth also stood for this position, and will also be standing this time.
(replies should be sent to )
Love, The Committee
15 August 2010
Hello hikers!
Take out your diaries, because we already have four confirmed weekend trips for the coming year, and you won't want to miss these!
* Wasdale: 15th - 17th of October 2010
* Snowdon: 26th - 28th of November 2010
* Cairngorms: 4th - 7th of February 2011
* Fort William: 24th - 27th of February 2011
Many more hikes will be announced soon - we will have a Sunday trip almost every weekend! And of course there will be our legendary socials and welcoming activities for new members.
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