As reported previously, following the acceptance of MCC as a full member of the UIAA (International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation) in 2017, the MCC submitted a proposal to the Federation to hold it’s annual “Spring Meeting” sessions in Malta this year. The bid was successful and 85 delegates from all over the world shall soon…
2019 Annual General Meeting
We would like to notify the membership that this year’s Annual General Meeting will be held as follows: Date: 31 March 2019, 18:00-19:00 Venue: 1st Sliema Scout Group (Bernard’s Own), Depiro Street, Sliema SLM2087, Malta The agenda for this meeting follows: President’s & secretary’s reports Financial report Appointment of auditors Other matters The AGM is…
MCC Presentation on Access and Conservation Issues
This weekend the MCC were given the opportunity to deliver a presentation to the Access and Conservation commission of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) focusing specifically on Access and Conservation issues experienced by climbers in Malta. The UIAA just concluded a series of meetings in Malta as part of the UIAA Spring Meeting sessions which…
UIAA Management Committee and Commissions to meet in Malta
The Malta Climbing Club is delighted to announce that it shall be hosting the “Spring Meetings” of the UIAA (Union Internationale des Associations d’Alpinisme) management committee in Malta from the 3rd to the 7th May 2019. The UIAA Safety, Ice-Climbing and Youth Commissions shall also be meeting here at the same time. This collaboration came…
BMC International Trad Climbing Summer Meet 2019
The British Mountaineering Council is organising its popular bi-annual international summer climbing meet in Llanberis Pass, North Wales, between the 12th and 19th May 2019. The meeting is open to experienced trad climbers and involves climbing daily (weather permitting) under the watchful eye of a local guide/partner. It’s a great event which brings together climbers from all…
Wied Anġlu – back to the future
Wied Anġlu is a small valley nestled between the towns of Ħal-Għargħur and Birguma on the Victoria Lines. The idyllic location, amidst fortifications, limestone cliffs and blackberry bushes offers a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the main roads just a few hundred meters away. Wied Anġlu was developed as a climbing destination…
