UEA Rock Climbing CEUSE (SPORT

CLIMBING)

What is sport climbing?

• A form of rock climbing that relies on permanent anchors fixed to the rock, and possibly bolts, for protection.

• The same as leading routes indoors. Sometimes you will have to place the quickdraws on the bolts as you climb.

• To solve all queries and questions by the end of the meeting

• You should then spend the next week decided whether you can commit.

• At this later stage we will ask for deposits. Then we can book flights. Until we do this the dates may shift slightly.

Objective for Meeting

• Approximately £300, depending on how many people come on the trip the price will change.

• Includes, flights, transport,, food, accommodation & climbing gear.

• The dates are currently 3rd-11th July. These will shift forwards or backwards one/two days to find the cheapest flights.

• 7/8/9 nights.

Price and Dates

• Each individual will make their own way to London Gatwick airport.

• There are 30 minutes trains from the centre of London that go directly to the airport.

• We will fly to Marseille.

Transport

• Flying with Easyjet. It is the cheapest airline by a long way when factoring for baggage costs.

• Your flight will be included in the price of the trip.

• Return flights.

• Allowance of hand luggage + 20kg cargo luggage in the price.

If you go over your weight allowance, you will be liable for additional charges. The club will not pay for these.

Transport

• Two 9-people rental vehicles will be picked up from Marseille airport.

• We need at least 4 drivers on this trip, so each vehicle has a backup driver.

• A driver must be over 21 and have a clean licence. Ideally over 25.

• 1hr 30 minute drive to the accommodation.

Transport

• An alpine style hut with bunk-beds a large common room area and a lounge area.

• That is Ceuse in the background.

• We walk from the hut straight to Ceuse. The owner says its is the nearest accommodation you can get to Ceuse!

• Everybody brings a sleeping bag or their own linen/duvet.

Accommodation

Daily Itinerary

• Get up early, have breakfast.

• Make lunch to take to the crag, pack your bags.

• Walk to the crag, climb all day until the sun begins to set, then head home.

• Repeat…

• May have a rest day depending on the weather or how tired people get. Its flexible.

• Everyone must have their own insurance.

• If you are from the UK you should have your EHIC card. So that you are eligible for emergency healthcare in any EU country.

• Proof of holiday insurance must be shown before you can come on this trip.

Transport

Any questions?

We will hold another meeting regarding other safety information including emergency procedures at a later date.