Irish Mountain Log - Mountaineering Ireland

PHOTO: TIM ORR
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Irish Mountain Log Autumn 2007
Although the summer weather may not have been the most
conducive for mountaineering, it seems that many events
took place successfully around the country and further afield.
The MCI Alpine Summer Meet was a great success.
Unfortunately I did not make it out to Switzerland myself but,
going on the feedback received from course participants,
everyone seemed to have had a most productive time.
If you were part of the Saas Grund trip, either as course
participant or independent member, why not let me know of
your experience of this trip? Your feedback will help us
improve our planning and organisation of future events. For
example, it has been suggested that we improve our booking
and pre-trip information service. So, let me know your
thoughts; all feedback good and bad will make a positive
contribution to future events.
There has been a steady flow of reports to our office from
participants and providers on training and assessment
courses held recently, indicating an ever increasing uptake of
BOS training schemes. Most of the BOS training providers are
now offering an expanded range of courses for all levels and
interests, as well as some inspiring informal mountain training
sessions around the country, aimed at clubs and individuals.
It is worth noting that some of the providers are now
Winter
climbing
in Scotland
A word from the MCI Training Officer
Tim Orr,
MCI Training Officer
offering free training days for those who want to try a taster
session before committing to a course. It is great to see this
initiative being pushed forward and I believe it can only have
positive results for all involved.
Autumn will soon be upon us, probably one of the
busiest times of the year for mountain training. The board of
BOS met on the 4th of September to prepare for the events
ahead, and we are putting the final touches to our submission
to the Sports Council to secure funding for training-related
projects in 2008. This document is very forward-thinking and
seeks to secure projects that will bring many new training
opportunities to our member clubs and individuals.
Finally, a reminder to all our member clubs: if you would
like to find out more about the training opportunities that
there are available, I would be happy to pass on any
information to you. Whether on the basic level of local
hillwalking, or on dreams or plans for the Greater Ranges, I
will do what I can to advise and assist…I might even join you!
Keep in touch.
Tim Orr
MCI Training Officer