"Achilli Ratti" anyone?

[XRunner]

Do they have any stables for housing fell ponies?

[Rudolph Hooker]

A very old climbing club - one of my old climbing partners was a member, and I've stayed at Tyn Twr, Dunmail ... and even Buckbarrow, when they had it - marvellous! But never Bishops Scale - too posh.

Although it is named after Pius XI, you don't have to be anything more than a keen mountaineer to join - although, from appearances, you do seem to have to be ... quite old!!

[Deejay]

Old Achille Ratti was an accomplished mountaineer before he became Pope Pious according to a mate who was a member. He got me into their hut in Langdale once. Very nice it was too.

[Batman]

A very old climbing club - one of my old climbing partners was a member, and I've stayed at Tyn Twr, Dunmail ... and even Buckbarrow, when they had it - marvellous! But never Bishops Scale - too posh.

Although it is named after Pius XI, you don't have to be anything more than a keen mountaineer to join - although, from appearances, you do seem to have to be ... quite old!!

Rudolph! Are you intimating that Batman is quite old? ... and that Bishopscale is posh? Nay lad. 've been a member of the Ratti for a few years now ( I was actually introduced by Robin!) and although I may be creeping towards the edge of the prime of my life I'm still putting in a few PBs here and there ... and "oldness" is still on the distant horizon, and hopefully will stay there as my eyes deteriorate even more.
The Bishopscale hut is definately "comfortable" rather than posh ... big communal kitchen, wood burning stove, bunk rooms - its a proper climbing hut.

The Ratti? A great club, full of climbers, runners and outdoor enthusiasts. As Rudolph rightly says - Bloody marvellous.

[Rudolph Hooker]

No offence, Batters - after all ... you're only as old as you ... smell.

[Guick Dotto]

I'd really like to join this club as my first mountain experience was from Bishops Scale in 1966 when I was taken there by my school, St Mick's in Leeds. However, although I'm sure my parish priest will vouch for me (a requirement) I don't have any contacts in the club. Would it be indelicate to ask if anyone would like to propose me? Grovellingly.

[Grouse]

Margarine used to be an altar boy. Would that get him in?

[jodg]

I used to be an altar boy (yes, they do allow hamsters)....and I'm still in touch with my parish priest of old..... Problem is I lapsed a long time ago so don't think my vote would count!

[eccentric]

I'd be more careful how you phrase that

I used to be an altar boy (yes, they do allow hamsters)....and I'm still in touch with my parish priest of old.....

[jodg]

Hmmm, I see what you mean, it might be misconstrued.....in a court of law!