BMC Winter Lecture Series: Leeds
Whether you’re taking your first steps in Scottish snow or have high Alpine aspirations, come along to the BMC Winter Lecture Series and build your knowledge, confidence and skills for the season ahead.
Your essential prep for winter adventures in the mountains
Hear from experienced winter mountaineers Sam Leary and Mick Jones who’ll share practical advice, expert insights and stories from the mountains. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and get advice to help you prepare for your own adventures.
Topics include:
- Choosing the right clothing and packing your rucksack
- Planning your day and reading the weather
- Boots, crampons and ice axes
- Avalanche awareness
When? Friday 11th December 2026
Where? Leeds University, University House, Woodhouse, Leeds, LS2 9JT
What time? 19:00-21:00
Tickets: BMC Members: £15 Non-members: £20
Meet your presenters
Sam Leary
Sam embodies what it is to be an inspirational coach and outdoor educator, truly invested and highly motivated in her profession. Sam has over 35 years experience of helping people enjoy the mountains safely, in winter and summer. She holds the Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor qualification and also helps train and assess the next generation of outdoor professionals. All of this gives Sam a huge knowledge and skill base to draw on. She loves nothing more than an excuse to share this and her passion for the outdoors with others.
Mick Jones
Mick fell in love with the mountains and rock climbing at a very early age and has spent the last 40 years climbing and mountaineering all over the world. His adventures have taken him all over the United Kingdom out to the Alps and the higher ranges of the Himalayas. He is extremely passionate about passing on his knowledge and will do his utmost to help you achieve your goals.
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