Liverpool University Canoe Club

Here are some more pics, this time from Jamie/Sambo. Also see Alps thread on forum for links to the many other albums of alppics.

Pictures: Jamie

I’ve unpacked, and have found a battered bit of cereal packet inscribed with various swims. Blimey, quite a lot. But also an impressively long list of folk who managed to keep their hair dry.

French Alps “No Swims” list is as follows

Flic, Andy R, Lloyd, Ade, Dinny, Alison, Moik, Clur, Ruth, Cath, Phil H, Greg, DaveO, Martin, Matt C([edit] had a technical, hmm this list is getting shorter ), Sambo? (inflatables don’t count), Jandles? ([edit]: No: swam on the guisane).

For the swim list, go to the linked forum post.

Both the zero swim list and the swim list are unlikely to be accurate - corrections please.

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From the point of view of a Fresher, having never been to the French alps before I had a whale of a time. The sun shined (most of the time) and the water levels were high which made some awesome paddling possible.

The campsite was a stone’s throw from the slalom course so that had to be conquered first. With water levels dropping from what had been chaotic floods throughout France the rivers were brown and flowing super fast. There were few eddys but still plenty of rocks. On arrival the club went upstream to what was meant to be a placid introduction to alpine paddling. It turned out to be a swim festation as unsuspecting boaters came face to face with rocks and turned upside down on eddy currents. Everyone made it to the bottom, just, and from that moment on the swim handicap was obliterated daily. The swim beers began to come in thick and fast….

Every morning before the sun had even time to creep over the mountain all sleeping beauties were awoken by the morning monster… LLoyd. Enthusiastic and ready for action he rallied everyone into the bus and set off to the river for some more Liverpool river carnage. Fitting in two rivers a day, and each one progressively getting harder throughout the week everyone was beginning to discover the steep, exhilaration and thrill of the alpine rivers. (Or more the overwhelming sense of relief at being alive when they stepped foot on dry land at the take out point.)

I can’t remember the name of the river I was on yesterday, never mind those in the Alps, but the steep gorges and crystal water was everything the holiday brochure described. In-between rivers was cheeky banter, beers, meeting new people and plenty of French baguettes. The campsite was full of university students so it gave us a chance to mingle and eye up the competition for BUSA next year.

The annual meal in the Argentiere was a French 3 course meal, with a Captains Viagra initiation drink handed in Andy’s direction, congratulation’s boy! Maybe it will become a tradition?

On the whole thanks to everyone who organized it, but next year, can we make it say 3months longer? It sucks to be back in the UK!

Report by: Flic

Pictures by: Flic and Mary

Slide Show

Alps was super - looking forward to seeing everyone’s pics and reports. Check out  many photos on facebook, and Lloyd’s tour-de france report: snail-bothering, tripe-tasting, muscle-torturing adventures. If you want to write your report about the whole trip, or about just one bit,  go for it, there is a write on the front page link on the right.

In the meantime, here is a selection of natureful pictures of Alpine meadows.

Pics: Kylie

Suggested Alps Kit:

OK, As promised here is my personal kit list to give our alpine freshers an idea of what they need to take. The one’s in bold are what I consider to be minimum, starred are recommended, the rest is just niceties.

Paddling
Helmet
Nose Clip
PFD/BA
Whistle
Cag
Thermal
Sprey Deck
Shorts
Trousers
Wet Suit
Socks
Shoes
*Towel
Boat
Paddle
Throw Line
*First Aid Kit
Water Bottle

Via Ferrata (If you fancy a climb on your time off from paddling)
Suitable Shoes
Via Ferrata Kit (if you know what this is great, if not, you may be able to borrow someone’s when we’re out there for the odd climb.)

Camping (Find yourself a partner, group and share)
Tent
Stove + Fuel
Pans/Implements
Plate /Bowl / Cup / Cutlery
*Washing up stuff
String
Roll Mat / Sleeping Bag / Pillow

Personal
Wash Kit
Toilet Roll
*Towel
Sunscreen
*Moisturiser
Hat
Fleece (The evening can be cool)
Hoodie
Party Shirt
T-Shirts
Trousers (Stop the moseys in the evening)
Shorts
Underwear
Shoes

Passport
Insurance Details
Money

Hope this helps

Martin

Please could all Alps folk fill in the attached form and return to Martin - you won’t be allowed on the bus til you’ve done that, cheers.

alpsdisclaimer

Also, please jot the details of your next of kin on the back: Name, Address, Phone number, and what relation they are to you.

Medical details: If you have any medical condition which we should know about, please let Martin know - details will be kept confidential, and only for the duration of the trip.

If you’ve not sorted your insurance yet, check thread on the forum, Ash found a good deal.

EHIC card, if you’ve not got one yet, apply on line.

Not long now! Hooray.

Hi All,

It’s come to that time where you all grumble, and watch the moths fly
from your wallets.

I need the remaining £150 from those listed in my email (also on the forum) for the Alps trip.
Please pay by BACS if possible; into the account in the email (or on your PM if your registered here?!). If not then, I’ll need a cheque or cash asap. I’m about in Liverpool right up until the trip, and will accept Cheques through Andy at the St David’s trip if that’s your next contact with us!

Watch this space for remaining details,

Cheers

Martin

By Martin 

Date’s available NOW!!

Get that holiday booked up, and join LUCC in the best* Alpine fun yet!

Preliminarily, and hopefully definite by the end of the week!

13th - 22nd June!

It works for Young’s, It works for Olds, it works for Medics, and it sorta works for Vets (we hope), now all i need is top find a driver or two……

It just gets better every year!

Collar an australian and order your DVD. As usual, DVD is valued in beer. You need to print off your own CD cover, I choose this one (of Sara’s):

Do you expect me to talk? No, Mr Bond, I expect you to watch this preview. Again and again. Mwahahahahahahahaaaaa!