Autumn events you won’t want to miss
Autumn events you won’t want to miss
Autumn Events You Won’t Want to Miss
As winter approaches, it’s the perfect time to prepare, learn, and find inspiration and safety tips for your mountain adventures. With the nights lengthening, there are plenty of screenings, talks and events to attend in person and online across Scotland. Whether you’re new to winter mountaineering or an experienced climber, these talks and films offer valuable insights and inspiration to help you make the most of your winter experiences! Here are just a few of the fantastic events coming up…
Tonight: Wednesday 13th November, 19.00
What? Avalanche Awareness for Hillwalkers, Mountaineers & Climbers (Webinar hosted by Glenmore Lodge)
Where? Online
Tomorrow: Thursday 14th November, 19.30
What? Women with Altitude: Climbing into Bolivia with the Cholita Escaladoras. A talk by alpinist Anna Fleming.
Where? Tiso Inverness Outdoor Experience
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Head to Tiso Inverness for an evening with the acclaimed traveller, alpinist and writer Anna Fleming (UKC / The Guardian / BBC Radio 4) as she talks about her latest adventure climbing in Bolivia with the Cholita Climbers.
As well as climbing several 5000 and 6000m+ peaks, she met and interviewed the Cholita Climbers, a group of Aymara Indigenous women climbers who climb the highest mountains in South America in their traditional dress, the pollera – huge skirts, three petticoats and an agoyu (a knotted blanket that serves as a backpack).
Who are the Cholita Climbers? Why do they climb in skirts? How is climbing changing their lives?
The talk will introduce you to these remarkable Bolivian women and reveal what it’s like to climb their huge peaks, now transforming through climate change.
Be inspired and discover the Cholitas’ astonishing journey into alpinism and the tops of the world.
Tickets (£5 each) can be booked at the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/70465
All proceeds from ticket sales are being donated to Scottish Mountain Rescue – thank you Anna!
Thursday 19th November, 19.00
What? Interpreting the SAIS forecast (Webinar hosted by Glenmore Lodge)
Where? Online
Once winter arrives, many of us will spend the season checking the Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS) forecast to inform the planning and decision making of our winter hill days. Whether you’re new to winter or are looking to develop a more solid understanding of this important information resource, this webinar will help you with interpreting and making the most of the SAIS forecast. Delivered by Senior Instructor Derek Bain.
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Saturday 23rd November, 19.30
What? Aberdeen MRT’s 60th Anniversary Ceilidh
Where? Learney Hall, Torphins, Banchory, AB31 4JT
Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team celebrate their 60th anniversary this year, and what better way to mark the occasion than a ceilidh?
The night will feature live music, and tasty stovies or Mac n’ Cheese to help fuel your dancing!
Tickets cost £15 and can be purchased direct from the team – please email event@amrt.org.uk.
Monday 25th November, 19.00
What? Winter Adventures Prep (Webinar hosted by Glenmore Lodge)
Where? Online
Wednesday 27th November, 19.45
What? Circle of Madness – Film and talk with Markus Eder
Where? Edinburgh, Dominion Cinema, Newbattle Terrace, EH10 4RT
CIRCLE OF MADNESS features star athletes Markus Eder (ski) & Victor de Le Rue (snowboard)
Returning one more time to the legendary spine walls of Haines, Alaska. In the place where extreme free-riding movies were born, standing on the shoulders of their peers, their emulated friendship will help them push it to the very next level.
From the most renown and historical lines to a camping mission in the middle of a never-skied-before mountain face, Markus and Victor’s obsession becomes a descent into madness.
The event costs £10 and will include drinks and snacks on arrival and a screening of the film, followed by a talk and Q&A session with Markus Eder.
All proceeds from event sales will be donated to Scottish Mountain Rescue.
Thank you to everyone involved in this event for supporting us! You can purchase your ticket at: Circle Of Madness – Film and talk with Markus Eder Tickets, Wed, Nov 27, 2024 at 7:45 PM | Eventbrite
Friday 29th November, 20.00
What? Robbie Phillips Talk & Film
Where? Glenmore Lodge, Glenmore, Aviemore, PH22 1QZ
Head to Glenmore Lodge on Friday 29th November for a memorable evening hearing from Robbie Phillips about the wild stories, formative moments, and some recent highlights of his climbing career.
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Robbie Phillips – Bad Day at the Office:
A compendium of stories of when things have gotten a bit wild in Robbie’s climbing career, sharing some of his formative moments in his bigger climbing adventures and learning how to stay safe, even if the road to get there was a little rocky at times. Sharing some of his most recent adventures including a film premiere of his latest trip to the most remote islands of the British Isles, St Kilda! Robbie was inspired by a 17th century writer who wrote of the St Kildans climbing a sea stack, the last person to climb it was over a 130 years ago! This evening is sure to keep you gripped!
Don’t miss out on these opportunities to learn and get inspired for a safe, adventurous winter season!
Image: Aberdeen MRT