# General Chat **URL:** https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/c/chat/12.md [Latest](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/categories.md) --- ## [About the General Chat category](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/about-the-general-chat-category/72)
**Author:** [@stephen](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/stephen)\ **Replies:** 0
Chat about whatever you fancy, so long as it's rock climbing. This is a club members category. --- ## [Check your ice tool](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/check-your-ice-tool/4403)
**Author:** [@ypsell](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/ypsell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 February 2026 18:54 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/check-your-ice-tool/4403 "2026-02-24T18:54:21Z")
--- ## [Mountain on Stage - Film festival in the UK December 2025](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/mountain-on-stage-film-festival-in-the-uk-december-2025/4386)
**Author:** [@FrenchMatt](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/FrenchMatt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 December 2025 08:57 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/mountain-on-stage-film-festival-in-the-uk-december-2025/4386 "2025-12-02T08:57:13Z")
Good morning all, Organisers of the Mountain on Stage film festival have been in touch with us and offered a 20% discount on the tickets for this event. There are several dates in the UK (see here https://www.mountainso… --- ## [Club Merchandise Order 2024](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/club-merchandise-order-2024/4206)
**Author:** [@Daniel](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Daniel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [17 August 2025 17:02 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/club-merchandise-order-2024/4206 "2025-08-17T17:02:49Z")
Hello, I’d like to place a merch order soon. Can everyone please fill in the sheet if they want a t-shirt? Out of laziness, and because the price seems good, I’m thinking of reusing the old printing company. They see… --- ## [Easy access crags in Wales](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/easy-access-crags-in-wales/4371)
**Author:** [@Greg](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Greg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2025 10:04 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/easy-access-crags-in-wales/4371 "2025-10-05T10:04:08Z")
Hi, just like in the title. Does anyone know which crags in Wales can be done without a car? Like an easy access by train. Thanks :slight\_smile: --- ## [Suggestion for Lakes meet next year in Langdale](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/suggestion-for-lakes-meet-next-year-in-langdale/4347)
**Author:** [@dabarlow](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/dabarlow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [16 July 2025 16:28 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/suggestion-for-lakes-meet-next-year-in-langdale/4347 "2025-07-16T16:28:03Z")
I’ve just been on a Peak Climbing Club meet to the Lakes where we stayed in the Lancashire Mountaineering Club hut by Blea Tarn above Langdale, This is a \<10 minute drive above the Old Dungeon Ghyll pub in Langdale, so i… --- ## [Niall Grimes Jam Crack Podcast plug](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/niall-grimes-jam-crack-podcast-plug/4319)
**Author:** [@MattGee](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/MattGee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [14 May 2025 14:29 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/niall-grimes-jam-crack-podcast-plug/4319 "2025-05-14T14:29:58Z")
So we recently had an email from Niall Grimes regarding his well known Jam Crack Podcast which we’ve agreed to share with you all… Climbing in the UK and beyond has an incredibly rich cast of characters and stories. A f… --- ## [Cross country ski traverse in Lapland 22-29 March](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/cross-country-ski-traverse-in-lapland-22-29-march/4263)
**Author:** [@Kris](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Kris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 January 2025 18:26 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/cross-country-ski-traverse-in-lapland-22-29-march/4263 "2025-01-13T18:26:55Z")
I am organising a cross country ski traverse in Finnish Lapland for work, but there’s still 4-5 spots in my bothy bookings and it would be fun to get a bigger group to gether so… let me know if anyone is interested in jo… --- ## [Looking for Alpine Skills Course/Guide Recommendations](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/looking-for-alpine-skills-course-guide-recommendations/4261)
**Author:** [@BenWhetton](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/BenWhetton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 January 2025 15:55 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/looking-for-alpine-skills-course-guide-recommendations/4261 "2025-01-13T15:55:33Z")
Hey folks! My partner and I are looking at getting a guide to teach us some alpine skills this summer. Before I dig in and start doing my own research, I was wondering if people have recommendations for alpine guides ba… --- ## [FOUND at Hut October 24](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/found-at-hut-october-24/4243)
**Author:** [@danb](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/danb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 November 2024 11:22 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/found-at-hut-october-24/4243 "2024-11-15T11:22:19Z")
Black women 14 Berghaus w/proof trs-get in touch if they are yours Dan --- ## [AI enabled mountaineering: Grandes Jorasses](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/ai-enabled-mountaineering-grandes-jorasses/4213)
**Author:** [@khalidqasrawi](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/khalidqasrawi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2024 18:47 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/ai-enabled-mountaineering-grandes-jorasses/4213 "2024-09-16T18:47:50Z")
Google AI search seems to be suggesting abseiling the south side of the Col des Grandes Jorasses using the classic method i.e. no harness!! Mad! btw, has anyone else tried this abseil? How easy to find? --- ## [Cavallers, destination](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/cavallers-destination/4188)
**Author:** [@Greg](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Greg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 July 2024 19:29 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/cavallers-destination/4188 "2024-07-31T19:29:16Z")
Hi, has anyone been to Cavallers in Spain? I am researching it and need some source recommendations, plus all the info on travel, camping, weather etc Thanks, Greg. --- ## [Outdoor First Aid](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/outdoor-first-aid/4175)
**Author:** [@Calvin](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Calvin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 July 2024 18:43 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/outdoor-first-aid/4175 "2024-07-26T18:43:55Z")
I’m running a 16 hour outdoor First Aid course on 29 July (50% independent study) as part of a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gold residential and it would help if I had a few more candidates. It will be run at Braidwood Scou… --- ## [Reconfiguration of cottage drying room](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/reconfiguration-of-cottage-drying-room/4038)
**Author:** [@mikedlr](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/mikedlr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [7 June 2024 16:18 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/reconfiguration-of-cottage-drying-room/4038 "2024-06-07T16:18:58Z")
During the working meet, we have reconfigured the drying room in the cottage. Ben reported the first pair of trousers dried in the room in living memory. The main change is that the dehumidifier which used to be near the… --- ## [Whatsapp NLMC community](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/whatsapp-nlmc-community/4019)
**Author:** [@Greg](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Greg)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [19 April 2024 12:41 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/whatsapp-nlmc-community/4019 "2024-04-19T12:41:47Z")
Hey, a crazy idea has been going around, that I think is worth exploring or at least discussing. Whatsapp has the option to create a community under which we could keep the already existing and new whatsapp groups conne… --- ## [Easter break ideas](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/easter-break-ideas/4031)
**Author:** [@Greg](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Greg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [7 March 2024 10:54 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/easter-break-ideas/4031 "2024-03-07T10:54:29Z")
Hi All, I am looking for the last moment ideas for the long Easter weekend. Any destinations, trips that people are heading for? Best, Greg. --- ## [Hut fixes and improvements](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/hut-fixes-and-improvements/3935)
**Author:** [@Daniel](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Daniel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [29 February 2024 10:05 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/hut-fixes-and-improvements/3935 "2024-02-29T10:05:19Z")
This is a follow-up on the pub discussion after today’s Castle meet. All the smart ideas belong to @LIon, @Sian and @MattGee, I am just writing the minutes. As we were discussing how Sian’s building expertise and enthus… --- ## [For sale: Tilly leaving](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/for-sale-tilly-leaving/3866)
**Author:** [@Tilly\_F](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Tilly_F)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [2 September 2023 17:08 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/for-sale-tilly-leaving/3866 "2023-09-02T17:08:33Z")
Hi all, As part of the clear out for moving away selling a few bits. Keeping it climbing related here, anyone interested in: Organic simple bouldering pad - £150 Bought in 2020, in pretty good condition, has only seen… --- ## ["Wild" camping for Campervans](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/wild-camping-for-campervans/3847)
**Author:** [@Magnus](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Magnus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 July 2023 10:19 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/wild-camping-for-campervans/3847 "2023-07-26T10:19:35Z")
Came across this and thought it might be of interest to the campervan people out there… It’s not cheap, but since most wild nature the UK is privately owned and off limits…this is as good as its going to get I guess. --- ## [Flat in central London to rent](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/flat-in-central-london-to-rent/3785)
**Author:** [@Richard](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Richard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 June 2023 18:24 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/flat-in-central-london-to-rent/3785 "2023-06-04T18:24:41Z")
Hi All, This is not strictly a climbing post, but there’s a room coming free in my flat in central London (Gray’s Inn Road) from September. I would be very keen to live with another climber. If anyone is interested, ple… --- ## [New cottage door code](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/new-cottage-door-code/3675)
**Author:** [@johnw1](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/johnw1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 March 2023 10:28 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/new-cottage-door-code/3675 "2023-03-21T10:28:47Z")
We have changed the key code for the cottage. The new code will go out with the new membership cards. If you need it before then please contact member of the committee. Cheers --- ## [Talks at Stronghold](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/talks-at-stronghold/3611)
**Author:** [@Magnus](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Magnus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [3 March 2023 08:23 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/talks-at-stronghold/3611 "2023-03-03T08:23:19Z")
Hi all, Stronghold is hosting upcoming talks: Speakers Corner | Stronghold Climbing Centres Thought it might be of interest… --- ## [Climbing at Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/climbing-at-joshua-tree-national-park-ca-usa/3588)
**Author:** [@Greg](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Greg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [16 January 2023 11:57 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/climbing-at-joshua-tree-national-park-ca-usa/3588 "2023-01-16T11:57:31Z")
Hi all, I am collecting info on the park and climbing there. Has anyone from the club been there? I have some questions, mostly regarding logistics etc. I am thinking about going there between the 28 Jan and the 4 Fe… --- ## [Gran Paradiso winter hike/easy scramble](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/gran-paradiso-winter-hike-easy-scramble/3598)
**Author:** [@Greg](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Greg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 January 2023 10:46 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/gran-paradiso-winter-hike-easy-scramble/3598 "2023-01-02T10:46:25Z")
Hi All, I am in Gran Paradiso for a few days over the new year’s period. It’s a skiing trip, but I’d like to try some easy summits around here. The guides info was not very useful :confused: I know the club has been in… --- ## [High Risk Climbing to Extinction](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/high-risk-climbing-to-extinction/3584)
**Author:** [@Haszko](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Haszko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 December 2022 10:10 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/high-risk-climbing-to-extinction/3584 "2022-12-15T10:10:13Z")
Reading Brian Hall’s book High Risk Climbing to Extinction. It’s quite moving for me as I knew and climbed with several of the characters involved and went to too many memorial services during that period. However, it’s … --- ## [UKC Finger Care article](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/ukc-finger-care-article/3582)
**Author:** [@MattGee](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/MattGee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 December 2022 10:16 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/ukc-finger-care-article/3582 "2022-12-09T10:16:35Z")
Seems to be quite a lot of people with digit damage right now, so if you didn’t spot this article… --- ## [WORKSHOP: Expedition Essentials for Women Explorers](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/workshop-expedition-essentials-for-women-explorers/3569)
**Author:** [@LIon](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/LIon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 November 2022 22:52 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/workshop-expedition-essentials-for-women-explorers/3569 "2022-11-24T22:52:16Z")
Tickets are now available for a weekend of workshops and talks tailored for women to answer any questions about getting out in the mountains. Topics covered include nutrition, managing menstrual cycles, first aid, safet… --- ## [FREE FILM: "A Woman's Place"](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/free-film-a-womans-place/3564)
**Author:** [@LIon](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/LIon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 November 2022 08:25 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/free-film-a-womans-place/3564 "2022-11-22T08:25:18Z")
Thursday 1st December 2022 7:30pm To mark The Pinnacle Club’s centenary year they are hosting a free online viewing of “A Woman’s Place”. “Highlighting women’s longstanding involvement in climbing, and aiming to rebal… --- ## [Good looking film](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/good-looking-film/3552)
**Author:** [@Max\_A](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Max_A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [21 November 2022 17:10 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/good-looking-film/3552 "2022-11-21T17:10:48Z")
As there is no longer a NLMC film night (or virutal film night thankfullly!), thought I’d flag this as a gnarly loooking exped. film. Now on Prime Video, looking forward to watching --- ## [2022 Best Performance in a Climbing Video](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/2022-best-performance-in-a-climbing-video/3556)
**Author:** [@PaulSagar](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/PaulSagar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 November 2022 15:29 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/2022-best-performance-in-a-climbing-video/3556 "2022-11-21T15:29:11Z")
For those who weren’t able to attend the AGM Dinner on Saturday (or who were sat more than 1 meter away from my laptop), here is the footage that won @khalidqasrawi his award for Best Performance in a Climbing Video … [Next page](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/c/chat/12.md?page=1)