ALPS YEH?

[mish]

been feeling a strong vibe from a few folk to get out to the alps this summer. lets all go out. July maybe??

[Spad]

Yeah! So up for the Alps - I'm thinking, do the drive down and take bikes, climbing gear, tent etc. Would be a great road trip. Only thing is, July is pretty busy for me... Already got a week on Mull that month. Would mid to late August work at all?

Spad

[mish]

I'm not sure about what the weather's doing then but I know Dave Jones mentioned that July is no good for him either. Wait and see how things pan out for other folk

[Spad]

Ok no worries.

Anyone else potentially up for it?

[Simone]

yep! July/August - either or.

[mish]

I spoke to Chris on Friday night who is talking about going out the first two weeks in July. I'd defo be up for filling a car. I checked the Dover Calais route: We can book car (with 3/4 passengers) on the ferry (going and coming back around about the first 2 weeks in July) for £90 in total (which seems pretty good to me). I defo be up for campsite action on account of cost and craic. What we think??

[Spad]

Can't do it. Already got a trip to Mull booked for 1st full week of July. End of August is best for me... May have to be a separate trip if dates don't match up.

[DougieC]

Could be tempted. What are folks thinking about getting up to? Boating? Climbing? Would love to get in some nice alpine ridges at some point....

[mish]

Dougie, yeh, there has been talk of alpine ridges - maybe looking at doing long routes that aren't necessarily technically diffcultbut get us out there.

I think the thing would be to pick a place where we can do whatever - so if folk want to bike, climb, canoe or walk it doesn't matter - just get a base that we can wok from. From speaking to folk it seems to be leaning toward the second half of July.

[rainers]

brilliant!!!!
Just what i've been hoping for, via ferratas anyone?
Maccers may want to come also. I am happy to share driving.
Only just need to settle dates fairly early to secure time off work.
Whoopee dooo!