Winter climbers to meet in Scottish mountains

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The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is inviting two climbers from each country to take part in their International Winter Climbing Meet in Scotland.

"The BMC International Meets are truly memorable and we very much hope your federation will be able to nominate two representatives to take part in this enjoyable and important event," says Becky McGovern from the BMC. 

The meet will take part at  Glenmore Lodge from February  22 to  March 1, 2009. This will be the sixth time the club is organising such a meet, bringing together climbers of different levels from around the world.

The event is highly subsidized by the BMC, so the participants will only have to pay £85 per person, which includes accommodation and all meals.

The aims of the event are to promote international friendships and communication between climbing federations, give the guests an opportunity to experience Scottish winter climbing, insights into British climbing ethics and traditions, and provide a platform for international debate and discussion on climbing and mountaineering.

If you would like to take part, you must contact your own climbing federation to be nominated. Each federation can only send two representatives; if possible one woman and one man. Only one federation per country can take part. The BMC would particularly welcome applications from people who have not previously attended one of their meets.  Anyone with reasonable winter climbing experience can apply. 

Important to note: Federations must return Registration form A  by October 31, 2008. Please do not make any bookings (flights, trains etc) until you have had confirmation of your places on the meet from the BMC. Participants who need an Entry Visa to the UK need to confirm their names to the BMC as soon as possible. More info in Invitation and at the BMC and Glenmore lodge websites.