SUMC - Swansea University Mountaineering Club

Are you curious about climbing, or considering joining a club to get more experience? We welcome all new members, whether you're a complete beginner or have climbed all your life. Have a look at our about us and FAQ sections to discover who we are and find out how to join, or send us an email if you'd like to find out more.

If you're new to climbing then take a look in our resources section for tips and advice or motivate yourself by browsing our climbing gallery. You can also talk to other members of the club in crag chat (our forum).

Existing members - whether you're a beginner or climb E11 - tell us your views or tips on the top crags to visit, or write a climbing feature about your experiences. Don't forget to visit the events page and our forum for regular event updates and local knowledge about the places to go. We're always open to contributors from all fields so whether you climb all the time, want to learn or just enjoy the lifestyle - let us know.

Yesterday a group of us headed down to Three Cliffs bay for the first outdoor trip of the new year. We set off from uni just after 9. After arriving at the car park and the snow ball fights which had to be had we eventually got round to climbing mid-morning. The weather was fantasic, so good that shorts and t-shirts we're actually worn by some. Most of us stuck to the easy stuff and had a nice relaxing day of climbing perfect to get us back into it after the christmas break. We left around 3 as the sea started getting a little too close and after driving back we ended the day with a well deserved meal in the pub on the pond. A big thanks to all those who came, and to those who drove everyone there.

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Hope the exams went/are going well and you are all ready to start climbing again next week.

Regular sessions start again on Monday 25th January, don't forget to sign up.

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Merry Christmas everyone

Hope you all had great fun climbing this term and are now getting a rest over the Christmas break ready for some more climbing fun next term.

Thanks to all those who came to the Christmas dinner, was a really great night. And thanks to the hikers for organising.

Also a big well done to the bouldering teams who competed last weekend in North Wales. It was a great weekend with those not competing actually managing to get up some mountains. Thanks to Martin and Ed for sharing the driving.

Regular climbing sessions on Mondays and Thursdays will start again after the exams.

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