Post by Ginge on Mar 11, 2010 0:13:11 GMT
Well done to everyone who went down to Killarney conquering Mangerton at the weekend, you defiantly had the weather for an amazing day out in the hills.
Carrantouhill in Drag!!!
Next week is learning to lead so there will not be a trip this weekend, but prepare yourself for a crazy weekend after that which is starting Friday the 19th with Intervarsity Battle of the Bands + Gig by Full Set, in the Stables on campus, doors 7.30pm, tickets €5 available from our good friends in the Trad soc, contact 0879559314, 0861042451 or email tradsock@gmail.com
Any queries just contact either of the numbers above.
We then get to recover on the Saturday before adventuring up Ireland’s highest mountain Carrantouhill where the views will be magnificent and the craic will be mighty. This is going to be the event of the month as you will have many of the friendly leaders dressed you in drag leading the way. This is also in aid of the Irish Cancer Society which is a great cause so make sure to come out and support. Those willing to get involved and maybe take a sponsorship card to try and raise a bit of money for the Irish Cancer Society should give woodsy a shout at woodsy@ulopc.com or contact Ginge at president@ulopc.com. Any bit of involvement would be greatly appreciated If you are going to come on the trip we will be leaving on the Sunday from the stables arch way at 9 o clock, everyone is welcome. Just make sure that you have hiking boots that have ankle support as it is vital.
Midweek Caving
Midweek Caving trip this Wednesday meeting at the UL boathouse at 5.50pm.. NB The usual gear list is available from:
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=705
our general plan for a mid week trip is available from:
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1499
all are welcome -send an E-mail to Cillian@ulopc.com with all your contact details to insure a place is kept for you…demand is high but some places are still available
Yorkshire 2010 - Reminder
With less than 3 weeks left the planning for the Easter caving trip to Yorkshire is well under way, There are still a few spaces left and if you are interested in going get in touch with our caveman Cillian by sending an E-mail to him at Cillian@ulopc.com with ‘yorkshire 2010’ as the subject line ASAP to help plan around numbers. Remember the dates are from the 29th march to the 4th April…. More info available from
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1446
Single Rope Technique (SRT) training…
SRT is the rope techniques used to enter and exit caves by climbing up and down ropes… all OPC members are welcome to join in and get shown the ropes…If you are at a loose end training runs on Thursday nights from 7.15 during the semester in the PESS building P1004.. or Call to the climbing wall to be pointed in the right direction
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1498
There are some training resources available on the tread too that are useful and helpful in teaching the techniques of SRT –
Alps
Don’t forget this Wednesday at 7 o clock P1001 in the PESS building is the place to be, to find out all the information you will need to know about the Alps trip this summer. This is a climbing trip for all levels of experience and promises to be an amazing adventure.
Training
Since the weather is picking up and we all want to enjoy it as much as possible, so why not join Davis on Thursday as he will be heading on the club run leaving from the PESS building at 6:00. It’s a nice easy run (I even did it last week) and he caters for all levels of fitness so come on down and give it a go. The run will also be taking place on Monday next week so make sure to give it a try.
Orienteering
Will also be starting at 7 o clock on Thursday meeting at the climbing wall. So come on down and check it out. J
That’s all folks
From Edel J
Carrantouhill in Drag!!!
Next week is learning to lead so there will not be a trip this weekend, but prepare yourself for a crazy weekend after that which is starting Friday the 19th with Intervarsity Battle of the Bands + Gig by Full Set, in the Stables on campus, doors 7.30pm, tickets €5 available from our good friends in the Trad soc, contact 0879559314, 0861042451 or email tradsock@gmail.com
Any queries just contact either of the numbers above.
We then get to recover on the Saturday before adventuring up Ireland’s highest mountain Carrantouhill where the views will be magnificent and the craic will be mighty. This is going to be the event of the month as you will have many of the friendly leaders dressed you in drag leading the way. This is also in aid of the Irish Cancer Society which is a great cause so make sure to come out and support. Those willing to get involved and maybe take a sponsorship card to try and raise a bit of money for the Irish Cancer Society should give woodsy a shout at woodsy@ulopc.com or contact Ginge at president@ulopc.com. Any bit of involvement would be greatly appreciated If you are going to come on the trip we will be leaving on the Sunday from the stables arch way at 9 o clock, everyone is welcome. Just make sure that you have hiking boots that have ankle support as it is vital.
Midweek Caving
Midweek Caving trip this Wednesday meeting at the UL boathouse at 5.50pm.. NB The usual gear list is available from:
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=705
our general plan for a mid week trip is available from:
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1499
all are welcome -send an E-mail to Cillian@ulopc.com with all your contact details to insure a place is kept for you…demand is high but some places are still available
Yorkshire 2010 - Reminder
With less than 3 weeks left the planning for the Easter caving trip to Yorkshire is well under way, There are still a few spaces left and if you are interested in going get in touch with our caveman Cillian by sending an E-mail to him at Cillian@ulopc.com with ‘yorkshire 2010’ as the subject line ASAP to help plan around numbers. Remember the dates are from the 29th march to the 4th April…. More info available from
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1446
Single Rope Technique (SRT) training…
SRT is the rope techniques used to enter and exit caves by climbing up and down ropes… all OPC members are welcome to join in and get shown the ropes…If you are at a loose end training runs on Thursday nights from 7.15 during the semester in the PESS building P1004.. or Call to the climbing wall to be pointed in the right direction
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1498
There are some training resources available on the tread too that are useful and helpful in teaching the techniques of SRT –
Alps
Don’t forget this Wednesday at 7 o clock P1001 in the PESS building is the place to be, to find out all the information you will need to know about the Alps trip this summer. This is a climbing trip for all levels of experience and promises to be an amazing adventure.
Training
Since the weather is picking up and we all want to enjoy it as much as possible, so why not join Davis on Thursday as he will be heading on the club run leaving from the PESS building at 6:00. It’s a nice easy run (I even did it last week) and he caters for all levels of fitness so come on down and give it a go. The run will also be taking place on Monday next week so make sure to give it a try.
Orienteering
Will also be starting at 7 o clock on Thursday meeting at the climbing wall. So come on down and check it out. J
That’s all folks
From Edel J