Following on from the alps talk on monday, use this thread to organise all things Alpy.

So put down on here when you're planning on going, and went you're coming back. And if you're feeling keen what dates you applied to Conville. If you haven't applied yet, DO IT NOW, the deadline is THIS FRIDAY! (the 27th).

I hope to see you all there!!!

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Girls like three things: Danger, Boners and R1oss' guns.

To start things off I will probably be heading down on the First of July for one month, if not longer....

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Girls like three things: Danger, Boners and R1oss' guns.

I will most likely be there over the same time to!!

I'm really psyked for the alps, if I was to go it would be in June, July or September, as I have to work for 6 weeks in the main school holidays. It all depends on how my other plans unfold this year but just to let you know I'll be keeping an eye on this thread in case I can go.

Cool. I've submitted my Conville Application Form I hope it's alright!
Anyhoo... my date choices were :

1st. 08th-10th July
2nd. 12th-14th July
3rd. 15th-17th July

I'm probably going to go out early i.e. around the 24th/25 June to rock shag with one of my mates from my old school. Anybody who is out around then is welcome to join us! [The more the merrier!]
I plan on climbing for 2 weeks (till the 7th) then providing I get on the course, doing the course and then climbing in the snowy parts with whomever is around and doesn't mind me tagging along, for about another week or so.

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"I'm not mad, I just see things differently"
No longer VP : But still Vaguely Philippino
FYI: Actions speak louder than wombats

i have applied for conville on dates through out the summer and so plan to go out for 2-3 weeks arround the date if i get one. if not, i'm not sure at this stage but will prob join some of you!

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VP '08-'09

Im going out on the 17th july for about 3 weeks with my parents. If any one is around a week or so before/after, i could come out early/stay later.
Ill be staying about half a days drive from where the Conville course is.

I got a call from the Plas y Brenin today to confirm that I'm on the course So I'll definitley be out there from the 8th - 10th July, however for how long before & after those dates, I'm still unsure.

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"I'm not mad, I just see things differently"
No longer VP : But still Vaguely Philippino
FYI: Actions speak louder than wombats

good work james!

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Mountain sec .... once upon a time

Ta,

Thanks to you and everybody else who proof read my application before I sent it off!

I'll have to start booking flights I guess.
From experience, do people recommend flying from Manchester or Luton (London)?

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"I'm not mad, I just see things differently"
No longer VP : But still Vaguely Philippino
FYI: Actions speak louder than wombats

im guessing you will be going from wolves so would suggest manchester as its closer - taking the trip to london can be a faff. we flew from brum last year but easyjet no longer do that flight in the summer : ( dont forget to look up chamexpress as well - they are a minibus service which can pick you up from the airport and take you to the camsite - its really good and cheaper than taxies

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Mountain sec .... once upon a time

Congrats JCB.
There also used to be a public bus service (Geneva airport -> Chamonix) which can work out well, especially if you are on your own.

and from cham there is also a bus service to the camp site too... (if you're staying at bernards)

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Committee position - Christianity and exotic islands Sec

i didnt get on a conville course but im still looking to go out there (when depends on my new job and its holiday flexability!) may be even do another course....

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VP '08-'09

Well I've booked my flights to Geneva to leave on the 28th June and to return on the 18th July. Hopefully I'll be able to see some of you guys out there during that time!

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"I'm not mad, I just see things differently"
No longer VP : But still Vaguely Philippino
FYI: Actions speak louder than wombats