We are a smallish group of people over a wide range of ages, professions and experience.
We’re a mixed ability club and welcome new members. Many members climb at the lower grades (VS & below / 6a & below), some of the younger or more athletic members climb into the lower ‘E’ grades and low 7s. Others, equally welcome, are happiest on a V.Diff or 4. We trend towards traditional ‘adventure’ climbing, although we do climb on bolts in the UK and Europe. Most of our meets focus around pure rock climbing, but there may be people walking at the same time.
We formed around 1971, as the Hampshire Teachers Mountaineering Association, in Southampton. The ‘Teachers’ part was later dropped, leaving the club’s present name. We currently have a membership upwards of 50 people, from a wide age range, career background and location. Most of us live and work in southern Hampshire or West Sussex, although some live or work farther afield. We are a club affiliated to the British Mountaineering Council.
Equipment is available on club meets and can be borrowed for personal use by club members.
For safety all equipment must be checked by the user before using it.
1 Helmet
2 Belay Devices
1 Climbing Rope (10mm x 50m)
1 Abseil Rope (10mm x 50m)
1 Rope Protector
1 Clip Stick
8 Screwgates
4 Slings (120cm)
2 Slings (240cm)
DMM Wires (Sizes 1 – 11)
Wild Country Wires (Sizes 1 – 10)
Wild Country Hexes (Sizes 3 – 9)
DMM Cams (1 – 4)
1 Nut Key
2 Quickdraws (12cm)
1 Dry Tools (pair)
1 Emergency Shelter
1 Ohm (used for Sport climbing to help a lighter person to belay a heavier)
Our committee are all volunteers who work hard to keep the club running for our members.
If you're interested in being involved do get in touch!
Caroline
President
Niki
Membership Secretary
Chelsea
Admin Secretary
Gemma
Weekend Meets Secretary
Quartermaster
Dom
Treasurer
Lee
Digital Lead
Hannah
Digital Lead
Rich
Welfare & Development
Communications
Day Meets