The BMC Alpine Lecture series starts on Tuesday 4 March in London and tours UK cities, Bristol, Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds and Newcastle until 13 March. For 2003, Aspirant Guide, Rich Cross joins IFMGA Guide, Libby Peter in answering your questions about mountaineering in the Alps. The lectures are aimed at anyone with an interest in walking or climbing in Alpine regions and these slide shows will inspire you and give an insight into the bigger hills.

During the evening the topics illustrated and discussed will include:

areas to visit

best times of year to go

avoiding hazards such as stonefall

avalanche and storms

safe glacier travel

moving together

alpine grades

alpine huts and bivis.

Dates: London 4 March, Bristol 5 March, Birmingham 6 March, Sheffield 11 March, Leeds 12 March, Newcastle 13 March. Tickets cost £4 BMC members, £5.50 non-members.

Tickets and more info visit www.thebmc.co.uk or call 0870 010 4878