For the last year our attention has, quite rightly, been focussed on dealing with and containing the Covid-19 pandemic. It has been an incredibly difficult time and I have been impressed by the resilience we have shown and the support we have given each other. There is hopefully now light at the end of the tunnel, conscious of course that for many life will never be the same again.
As the national plan for easing lockdown restrictions becomes clearer, it has allowed Club activity to be planned in greater detail. There are already two fantastic expeditions being organised for July: SCOTTISH SURPRISE in the highlands and ALPINE CONQUEST in Switzerland – the second of which I am really looking forward to taking part in. There will also be various other smaller regional activities organised to encourage grass roots participation. I hope that you all can find the time to be personally involved and to encourage more of our Marines and Sailors to engage in the various mountaineering activities that we enjoy so much.
I hope to see you back on the hill very soon.
Lieutenant General Rob Magowan CB CBE – Deputy Commander, UK Strategic Command