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This is a calendar for the WAI Winter Talks Series 2011/ 2012.

Weds 26th Oct 8pm  'Mapping the Dublin & Wicklow Hills'  by Barry Dalby of Eastwest Mapping.  Barry will outline a lifelong interest in maps and survey and describe some of the processes involved in the recent production of mapping for the Wicklow hills. Venue St Olafs

Weds 23rd November: 8pm Talk on Walking in Slovenia by Denis O'Connor:  Venue St Olafs

Come along to some of these events which are generally well attended and a great place to meet other people interested in walking and hillwalking. 

23rd March 2011: Talk on walking in the South-West US and AGM at St Olaf's GAA club, Dublin.

Including

• A “river” walk in  Zion National Park
• Gentle walking amongst the “hoodoos” in Bryce Canyon
• A trek to the Colorado river in Grand Canyon
• Chasing the sunset in Monument Valley

WAI PhotographyThe Landscape Photography Workshop took place on Saturday April 10th 2010. There were about 25 participants who were guided by two experienced photographers. The workshop started with a class and practical hints in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh, and was followed by an excursion around the lake at Glendalough.

24th March - Agm and "New Horizons for Intermediate Hillwalkers" -

If like many you enjoyed other events in the WAI Winter Meets series this season, then the following should be of interest. The talks program commencing at 8pm will include:

* Talk on Winter Hillwalking -- Anne Morrissey will talk on experience gained in Ireland and doing the Munros in Scotland
* Photography -- Simon Stewart will talk about how to get an interesting picture in the common, which is to say poor, weather.
* Break for discussion and refreshments at the bar
* Participating in Challenge Walks -- Anne Morrissey will draw on her experience of the many different challenge walks in Ireland.
* Long Distance Trekking -- TBA

On 24th February 2010 - Simon Stewart will give a talk on Summits and Summiteering in Ireland (aka Hill Bagging) and related topics such as where are all the summit areas in Ireland and what are they like?

So if you are interested in exploring away from your local summit range, you will find lots of interesting information about places you can visit or take your club to.

The talk will have references to photography in the hills, navigation and access.

Walkers Association of Ireland Winter Talk Series

A recent Visit to Antarctica - Weds 18th Nov 2009, 8:15pm

Michael Delahunty, a keen hill walker, is an award-winning photographer who specializes in taking landscape shots of Wicklow. Michael is giving a talk and a slide show of his best Wicklow photos in The Lansdowne Hotel, Pembroke Road, on Wednesday, September 30th 2009, at 8pm.
This is a not-to-be missed event for anyone who loves to walk in Wicklow. Donations of €10 to MS Ireland. Get a preview of the evening on www.michaeldelahunty.com .

Winter Meets Calendar 2009/ 2010

The Walkers Association of Ireland are happy to announce the following program for this season.

More detailed advertisements will follow for each event.
Keep yourself informed by enrolling on the newsletter.

24th March - AGM and a new type of seminar for Ireland: "New Horizons for Intermediate Hillwalkers" - 4 topics to whet your appetite.
10th April - Photo Workshop

Ronan Lenihan (Mountain Training Ireland and Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team) will give a talk on mountain rescue and staying safe in the hills. Ronan was Team Leader of Ireland's busiest team for over 3 years and is currently Deputy Team Leader and senior medic. The talk will focus on mountain rescue in Wicklow and in particular on the Glen of Imaal MRT and their history and current activities. The talk will give an insight into what it is like being a member of a volunteer search and rescue team and having to be involved in a range of activities such as search management, technical rescue and of course fundraising! There will be information on staying safe in the hills and also on what you can do to help yourself and MR when it does go wrong. 

Happy Smiley Faces At The End Of The Hike ...