History of the YMC
Terrier's Tooth. © Viv Swithenbank
Formation
The Club was formed in 1941 as recalled in an article by C.White and E.A.Shepherd.
- Read the articles.
Chronology
The YMC began life in 1941 as the Junior Mountaineering Club of Yorkshire (JMCY). In 1952 the name was changed to the YMC and the renowned rock climber A R Dolphin elected as President.
- View a list of notable dates during the life of the Club.
Officers
Elected
- View a list of YMC officers.
Appointed
- View a list of former appointed YMC officers.
Properties
Before purchase of the present Club Hut above Coniston in the Lake District, the Club had rented two properties. One was near to the Cow and Calf Rocks above Ilkley, the other near Keswick in the Lake District.
- Read an article about the history of the clubs huts.
Guidebooks
The YMC has been producing guidebooks since 1965.
- Go to the Guidebook Section of the site for details.
Newsletters
The YMC publishes a bi-monthly newsletter for its members containing news and articles.
- Read an article on the history of YMC newsletters.
Journals
Journals have been published by the YMC from time to time.
- Read an article on the history of YMC Journals.
Testimonials
The Membership of the YMC have contributed in various ways to the climbing world. The Club has included a number of well known personalities from the mountaineering world. Others have written about the Club's Guidebooks
Some of these facts were recorded in the Club's 50th year Journal.
- Read the article.