Gay Outdoor Club: 18-39 Activities 2008

18-39 group hold weekend events around the country throughout the year, and for more information you should email David at
GOC18-39-owner@yahoogroups.co.uk


Friday 2 - Monday 5 May. Glen Brittle, Skye. Walking, scrambling and climbing in The Cuillins. Joint with Scotland/Northern Climbers

Sunday 11 May. Chilterns Hike. Saunderton via Bledlow Ridge Hike - 10.8 miles. This walk is through a peaceful part of the rolling Chiltern Hills and has one or two steep hills, but otherwise gradients are gentle and there are many fine views out over the valley and plain. Meet at Marylebone station to take the train to Saunderton or meet at Saunderton train station.

Sunday 25 May - Sunday 1 June. Rafting the Colorado River, Utah, USA. A 3-day Green River trip (May 25-27) then a 4-day Cataract Canyon trip May 29-June 1. The rafting trip will be down the Colorado River through Canyonlands National Park, Utah. We shall be going through Cataract Canyon second only to the Grand Canyon as a whitewater ride. We shall be doing this in late May /early June when the water is at its most exciting level. To do this safely, we will be in large stable motorised inflatable rafts.

You will be provided with full safety equipment. The trip will last for 4 days after which we will fly back to our start point at Moab (Utah) and probably spend some time hiking in the Canyonlands National Park. The 3 day rafting trip on the Green River cuts through mountains of the Wild West Badlands, creating the stunning scenery of the Gates of Ladore and Echo Valley. On this trip we would be using paddled rafts.

Prices: These are approximated assuming a dollar/ pound exchange rate of 2 to 1. The 4 days Cataract Canyon rafting is about £500 (includes flight back to Moab) and the Green River (3 days) would be about another £350. For more details...

Friday 6 - Sunday 8 June. Camping Weekend in North Wales. Camping at Dol Gam Campsite at the foot of Moel Siabod, just outside Capel Curig in Snowdonia, North Wales. The site is basic but the facilities are excellent and include hot showers & flush toilets (NOT chemical portaloos). With possible walks up Moel Siabod, Cwm Idwal, Tryfan and the Glyderau.

Friday 13 - Sunday 15 June. Capel Curig. Possible weekend staying at Capel Curig YHA in Snowdonia with walking/scrambling in Ogwen and Carneddau.

Friday 11 - Sunday 13 July. Canoeing & Walking Weekend. Possible canoeing on the river Wye or Severn for a day and a day walking. Staying at or near Welsh Bicknor.

Friday 19 - Sunday 21 September. Joint trip with the North Wales group based at Kings Youth Hostel near Dolgellau, Gwynedd. Variety of walks from climbing Cader Idris, Cregennen Lakes and the Mawddach Estuary. Communal meal Saturday night. £25 deposit.

Friday 24 - Sunday 26 October. Lake District Walking Weekend based at Arnside YH overlooking Morcambe Bay, with walks around the wooded Arnside Knott, Silverdale and local cliff tops. To book a place and for more info, please contact the co-ordinator.

For further information see the GOC Outdoors magazine.