http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php NEWS en-gb Thu, 24 May 2012 22:56:56 +0100 Thu, 24 May 2012 22:56:56 +0100 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The Learning Zone on BBC 2 is making a one off programme "Fault Lines and Perfect Climbs” aimed at Key stage 4 / GCSE Geology students, combining rock climbing with Geology. We're looking for a geologist who has experience of lead rock climbing who may like to be considered to present the TV programme. Three pairs of GCSE / A Level geology students will take on three separate climbs; each telling a different geological story. ...

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1337896047&title=climbergeologist-wanted-for-bbc-documentary General http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1337896047&title=climbergeologist-wanted-for-bbc-documentary Thu, 24 May 2012 22:44:00 +0100 JSMTC are trialling a new course called Introduction to Rock Climbing (IRC) over a period of 10 weeks, commencing 15 Jul 12. There will be 12 places for each date advertised. It is open to all ranks and students must be fit to attend the course. Please apply online at: https://www.atga.mod.uk

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1337618563&title=intro-to-rock-climbing-course Training http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1337618563&title=intro-to-rock-climbing-course Mon, 21 May 2012 17:40:00 +0100 Andy Kirkpatrick author of "Psycho Vertical" has been confirmed as the guest speaker for the AMA AGM.   For more details of the AGM visit the Meets Page.

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1337016787&title=andy-kirkpatrick-confirmed-as-guest-speaker-for-agm Meets http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1337016787&title=andy-kirkpatrick-confirmed-as-guest-speaker-for-agm Mon, 14 May 2012 18:29:00 +0100 SPA Trg and Assessment available during the AMA AGM weekend (23-24 th June). Pre booking essential; costs can be claimed against Standard Learning Credits. Visit the meets page for details of how to register.

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1336857738&title=ama-agm-update General http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1336857738&title=ama-agm-update Sat, 12 May 2012 22:19:00 +0100 The AMA AGM will take place on the weekend of the 22 - 24 Jun 12.   All members are strongly encouraged to attend.   The admin instruction can be found here.    

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1335737898&title=ama-agm-22-24-jun-2012 Meets http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1335737898&title=ama-agm-22-24-jun-2012 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:14:00 +0100 The AMA will be sending a small expedition to Denali in May-June 2013.  A DIN will be published shortly.  The expedition is recruiting for a deputy expedition leader now.  A successful deputy expedition leader will have previous ‘High Alaska' experience (Denali, Mt Foraker, Mt Hunter) and be sufficiently qualified and experienced to independently lead climb at Alaskan grade 4.   Visit the Exped Section for more information.

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1335048475&title=ama-2013---denali Expeditions http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1335048475&title=ama-2013---denali Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:46:00 +0100 Alan Hinkes OBE presents   Kangchenjunga Finale and the 8000m Peaks   Hinkes is the first Briton to climb all the world's fourteen 8000m peaks. His final peak was Kangchenjunga, climbed in 2005, fittingly almosy 50 years to the day after George Band and Joe Brown first climbed it in 1955. To include a tribute to the Trust's much loved late Chairman, George Band OBE. Introduced by Rebecca Stephens MBE Tickets £17.50 from https://secure.worldexpeditions.com/uk/index.php?section=presentations&id=630663 or email astill.tony@gmail.com Tel. 02380293767 or on the door at The ...

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1333888590&title=sir-edmund-hillary-memorial-trust-lecture-29-may-12 General http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1333888590&title=sir-edmund-hillary-memorial-trust-lecture-29-may-12 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:34:00 +0100 12 day expedition with aim for 4 x RMAS Officer Cadets to summit Mont Blanc and gain AMF qualification. No charge for instructors.  For more details got to Expeds and click on Ex RUM DOODLE CADET

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1333148352&title=aml--ami-required-for-mont-blanc-exped Expeditions http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1333148352&title=aml--ami-required-for-mont-blanc-exped Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:56:00 +0100 A week long klettersteig trip based out of the multi-activity lodge in Wertach, Bavaria. The exercise will introduce Sandhurst officer cadets to Klettersteig.  More Info

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1332618478&title=klettersteig-leader-required-11-19-aug-12 Expeditions http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1332618478&title=klettersteig-leader-required-11-19-aug-12 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:43:00 +0000 AML Required for ambitous exped to climb a number of Bolivian Peaks - Pico Austria 5300m, Huanya Potosi 6070m and Illimani at 6400m.   We require AML ideally with altitude experience.   Nil cost to instructors. Dates are 11 Aug - 7 Sep 12. See the expeditions section for further information.

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1332590329&title=aml-required-for-bolivia-exped Expeditions http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1332590329&title=aml-required-for-bolivia-exped Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:52:00 +0000 Visit the Meets section to download the Admin Instruction

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1331915917&title=easter-meet-admin-instruction-now-online Meets http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1331915917&title=easter-meet-admin-instruction-now-online Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:47:24 +0000 Make sure you check out the Meets Section for details of the Easter & Summer Meet, JSAM and the UK South Indoor Climbing Champs.

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1331213952&title=new-meet-dates-added-to-the-calander Meets http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1331213952&title=new-meet-dates-added-to-the-calander Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:37:00 +0000 We are an East Midlands Universities Officer Training Corps expedition looking to climb a number of 4000m+ peaks in the French/Italian Alps in September of this year. One of our primary aims is to get each member of the expedition AMP qualified. We are looking for 2 instructors who are either Alpine Mountain Leader/Instructor qualified and backed with significant alpine experience to provide instructive support. The dates are 9-27 th of September ...

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1331207285&title=amiaml-require-for-exped-9-27-sep-12 Expeditions http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1331207285&title=amiaml-require-for-exped-9-27-sep-12 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:46:00 +0000 203 (W) Fd Hosp (V) are seeking Level 2 Canoe Instructors who are also MLT or above over the period 1 – 6 July 2012. This is in support of the A/T phase of their annual camp, Ex (Dragon) Claymore. The plan is to Canoe across Loch Maree in the NW Highlands (full day) followed by overnight camp and an ascent of Slioch (980m), the following day. This will be repeated with a second group. ...

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1331205138&title=lvl-2-canoe-instructor-and-mlt-required Expeditions http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1331205138&title=lvl-2-canoe-instructor-and-mlt-required Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:09:00 +0000 JSMTC have the following course vacancies:   2 vacancies on Summer Montain Leader (SML) course at Ripon assembling 29 Jan - 3 Feb 12. The pre-requisites are MLT + 40 QMDs.   4 vacancies on RLT course at Ripon 18 - 23 Mar 12. The pre-requisites are RCF or equivalent logbook experience (see JSP 419). ...

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1328641471&title=jsmtc-course-vacancies Training http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1328641471&title=jsmtc-course-vacancies Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:01:00 +0000 AMA Member's that have not yet received the Winter 2011 AMA Journal, please contact Helen or Rebecca on Mil: 95581 7964, Civ: 01248 718364 or e-mail secretary@armymountaineer.org.uk to request your copy.

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1328444620&title=winter-journal General http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1328444620&title=winter-journal Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:22:00 +0000 Are you planning to go to the Easter Meet?  An organiser is urgently required to co-ordinate the administration aspects of the meet. This is not an onerous task but if a volunteer cannot be found then, quite simply, the meet will not happen.  If you are able to assist then please contact the AMA meets co-ordinator as soon as possible.

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1328350980&title=meet-organisers-urgently-required General http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1328350980&title=meet-organisers-urgently-required Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:16:00 +0000 Cotswolds have added Haglofs reduction to their January Sale, more details here .

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1327345262&title=great-reductions-on-haglofs-kit-from-cotswold Gear http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1327345262&title=great-reductions-on-haglofs-kit-from-cotswold Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:59:00 +0000 The 2012 - 2013 Course Schedule is now on the Online Booking System.   Please apply online at: https://www.atga.mod.uk .

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1324111191&title=atg-courses-now-online Training http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1324111191&title=atg-courses-now-online Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:38:00 +0000 1 x JSMEL urgently required for Ex to Annapurna Base Camp which departs the UK on 18 Jan 12 and returns on 8 Feb 12. Please could anyone who is interested in volunteering their services call David Farragher on 07920 842581 ASAP.

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1323974606&title=jsmel-required-for-annapurna-exped Expeditions http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1323974606&title=jsmel-required-for-annapurna-exped Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:42:00 +0000 The Winter Mountaineering and Winter Climbing Concentrations have been merged.   The details are now: Dates: 5 - 17 Feb 12 Bid by COP 16 Dec Min quals WMF and/or WCF

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1323973544&title=change-to-winter-mountaineering-concentration Training http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1323973544&title=change-to-winter-mountaineering-concentration Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:24:00 +0000 The winner of our website launch competition was Mal Thomas who correctly identified Blencathra as the hill hidden in the scrabble tiles.    He was recently presented a £50 voucher for Cotswolds Outdoor by the AMA treasurer - a welcome early Christmas gift! Congratulations!  

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1323550727&title=website-launch-competition-winner-receives-prize General http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1323550727&title=website-launch-competition-winner-receives-prize Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:48:00 +0000 Beyondhope.co.uk are know offering trade prices to AMA Members, beyond hope are the UK distributors for several brands including  Prana, Metolius and Evolv.   Visit the gear section for more details.

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1323550091&title=pranametoliusevolv-trade-prices-for-ama-members Gear http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1323550091&title=pranametoliusevolv-trade-prices-for-ama-members Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:40:00 +0000    JSMTC have 1 vacancy on RLT at Ripon, 11 - 16 Dec 11 Vacancies will be filled on a first come first served basis. To apply, please apply online at: https://www.atga.mod.uk . Look for 'Book a Course by Centre' and select JSMTC

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1323203936&title=rlt-course-vacancy Training http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1323203936&title=rlt-course-vacancy Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:37:00 +0000 DMM have offered the AMA up to a further 36 % off the already mega discount we get!    Pro Wire QD - 12cm Pro Wire QD - 18cm Pro Wire QD - 25cm Aero QD - 12cm Aero QD - 18cm   Renegade Pro Harness threadback  buckle-M Renegade Pro Harness threadback  buckle-S Renegade Pro Harness threadback  buckle-L   Beam Boa S/G Bug/Belay  Master Sentinel HMS  S/G Aero HMS  Keylock SG Aero SG Aero SG - Pack of 2 Cam 4CU Size 1/2 Cam 4CU Size 1 Cam 4CU Size 1-1/4 Cam 4CU Size 1-1/2 Cam ...

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1322046185&title=dmm-offer-a-further-discount-on-selected-products-for-a-limited-time-only Gear http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1322046185&title=dmm-offer-a-further-discount-on-selected-products-for-a-limited-time-only Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:00:00 +0000 Please note that the ATG(A) website, the site that you book onto AT Courses from, which was  previously found at http://www.ahrc.co.uk has moved to the Forces Gateway and can be found at https://www.atga.mod.uk . Functionality on the site is still the same, but you need an ArmyNET account to access it. If you are a member of an OTC you can apply for an armynet account at http://www.armynet.mod.uk  

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1321386093&title=atg-website-has-moved Training http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1321386093&title=atg-website-has-moved Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:37:00 +0000 The Austrian Armed Forces Mountain Warfare Centre run a number of International mountaineering courses throughout the year further details can be found here .

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1321132720&title=austrian-army-high-mountain-courses Training http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1321132720&title=austrian-army-high-mountain-courses Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:16:00 +0000 With immediate effect the 20% discount code for the AMA at Cotswold Outdoor Ltd #### (see members area for details). The old code (A3000) will not work anymore. Additionally YOU MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF AN AMA MEMBERSHIP CARD TO USE THIS CODE IN STORE .   No card equals no discount. The Cotswold Stores have a copy of the AMA card. Cotswold have been particularly supportive of the AMA, but have had several problems recently with customers attempting to claim AMA discount in ...

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1320180122&title=changes-to-ama-discount-scheme-with-cotswolds-outdoors Gear http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1320180122&title=changes-to-ama-discount-scheme-with-cotswolds-outdoors Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:39:00 +0000 The MOD have closed all of the AT huts in Scotland as a cost saving measure for the Christmas and New Year stand-down period. Unfortunately, because of this,there will be no AMA Winter Meet this year. AMA Members requiring developmental training for the Winter award schemes are advised that there is a Winter Concentration for mountaineers and climbersat JSMTW(B) from 5 - 17 Feb 2012. Further details and applications through the AT Website .

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1320179942&title=ama-winter-meet-cancelled General http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1320179942&title=ama-winter-meet-cancelled Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:37:00 +0000 Photos from JSAM 2011 can now be found in the gallery .  If you have photos to submit send them to the AMA webmaster .

http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1315162009&title=jsam-2011-photos-online General http://www.armymountaineer.org.uk/news.php?entry_id=1315162009&title=jsam-2011-photos-online Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:44:00 +0100