BMMS UCLan Mountain Medicine Winter Webinar Series
Posted by Jeremy Windsor on Sep 2, 2022
We’re back! The Mountain Medicine Winter Webinar Series returns in October 2022 for a third year. Thanks to support from the British Mountain Medicine Society (BMMS), University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), the Alpkit Foundation and Vertebrate Publishing, these events are FREE to all!
Like previous years, each webinar will last for one hour and feature a talk from a fascinating guest speaker with plenty of time set aside for questions and comments at the end!
CPD approval is being sought and a certificate of attendance will be provided to those who complete the feedback questionnaire. This will be FREE to BMMS members and £3 to non members.
All webinars will begin at 2000 GMT.
Recordings of the 2020/21 and 2021/22 webinars can be found on this blog.
Details of our speakers for this winter can be found here...
Damian Hall
Running and Sustainability
25th October 2022
Although Damian didn't complete his first marathon until 2012, over the last decade he's set the ultrarunning world alight. Not only has he finished highly in some of the world's most testing ultramarathons, he's also set a host of fastest known times (FKT's), including those for the Pennine Way, Paddy Buckley Round and the South West Coast Path. Throughout his many adventures, Damian has become well known for his sustainable approach. Whether it’s eating a vegan diet, collecting litter along the way or relying on local runners for support, Damian has helped change the way we think about ultra running. Find out more in what promises to be a fascinating talk!
Read about Damian's “question mark” here.
Damian's webinar can be found here.
Iain Cameron
The Vanishing Ice
November 29th 2022
For many years, Iain Cameron and his team of enthusiastic volunteers have carefully documented snow accumulations on the Scottish hills. Where once this might have been seen as a rather specialist hobby, it has in recent years fascinated a much larger audience who are seeking to understand the practical impact of the current climate emergency. In this webinar, Iain will talk to us about environmental change in Scotland and his new book, “The Vanishing Ice”.
Click here to book your place.
Iain's webinar can be found here.
Lina Arthur
Snow And Ice
January 31st 2023
Winter climbing guides are amongst the hardest books to write. Authors can often spend years waiting for routes to come into condition making accurate descriptions, clear photo "topos" and memorable "action shots" incredibly hard won. Nevertheless these books play a vital part in keeping mountaineers and winter climbers safe. Published last year, Lina Arthur's new guide “Snow And Ice" is well worth celebrating. Featuring 100 winter routes in England, Wales and Scotland, the book contains all that's needed for a competent party to climb safely and successfully. Hear about the challenges Lina faced whilst writing this inspirational book in what promises to be a fascinating webinar!
An interview with Lina can be found here.
Click here to book your ticket.
Lina's webinar can be found here.
Rebecca Dent
Nutrition For Big Mountain Days
February 28th 2023
Rebecca is based in Chamonix where she runs her own business providing nutrition services to those undertaking endurance and adventure sports. Her journey started in the NHS where she specialised in helping those about to embark upon weight reduction surgery. Following completion of her MSc in sports nutrition in 2006, she headed to the mountains of Chamonix to work with a range of clients - from enthusiastic young ski racers to Olympic athletes. In this talk Rebecca will cover the importance of fuelling for your big mountain days and why the goal is NOT to meet your daily calorie intake. In addition, she'll look at how your fitness level, size of pack and what you wear influence nutritional and hydration needs. Expect lots of examples and practical advice that will help you fuel your big day, maintain energy levels and aid recovery for back-to-back days!
An interview with Rebecca can be found here.
Click here to book your ticket.
Rebecca's webinar can be found here.
Want to find out more about those involved in the world of mountain medicine? Why not take a look at our, "On Belay" series? Alternatively, why not read about Sean Stone's medical work on the West Highland Way? Or an interview with Paul Besley, author of "1001 Walking Tips"? There's plenty on the blog to look at - Enjoy!
If you want to find out more about mountain medicine why not join the British Mountain Medicine Society? See this link for details.
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