Sunday, 21st September 2008 O.S.Map(s): 34/35 Est. time of arrival: 9.15 am Time of departure: 17.30 pm Leave Elgin: 7.00 am The traverse along the ancient Corrieyairack road (built by General Wade in 1731), will begin at the old barracks and former Inn at Garvamore and finish at Fort Augustus. The distance will be approx. 30kms and towards the western end there is a steep ascent in 12 zigzags, where the 775m road summit provides magnificent views, before the equally steep descent to the Allt Lagan a’ Bhainne bridge. Continue down Glen Tarff high on the west side of the deep tree-lined gorge of the River Tarff to Culachy, and…
August 2008 Bus Meet Report: Glenfeshie-Coylumbridge Traverse
Sunday, 17th August 2008 A very windy day saw a total of 15 members and 3 guests turn up for this traverse, thus justifying the use of a 25 seat bus. All parties started their walk from there in “moist” conditions however strong gales very quickly pushed the malevolent drizzle away to reveal some good views. All made their way to Carn Ban Mor and then divided into three groups. Moira Baptie, Anne Carter, Lydia Davies, Fiona Duncan, Paul Hope and Bob Weeks headed north to complete a traverse over the long ridge of Sgor Gaoith. Cloud and wind accompanied most of the way which caused many a stumble and…
Sept 2008 Weekend Meet: Skye – Portnalong
Sat 30th – Sun 31st August – Mon 1st Sept 2008 O.S.Map(s): 32 Accommodation: Croft Bunkhouse, Portnalong Cost: £12.50 pppn Facilities: Fully equipped kitchen, showers etc. Skye! Need we say more? The best meet of the year, for walkers and climbers alike. Book now with Dave Galloway by email. For more information about the bunkhouse, visit their website here.
Indoor Meets Syllabus published
The new syllabus for the 2008-2009 season is out and can be viewed here. All events will be held at the Glen Moray Distillery Visitors Centre unless otherwise stated. The highlight of this season will undoubtedly be Andy Kirkpatrick’s talk on 10 October entitled “When Hell Freezes Over”, a very funny account of his various expeditions to Patagonia, a treacherous mountain range at the southern most portion of South America, referred to amongst locals as “the eater of men”. No trip to Patagonia is without incident, and Andy’s tales of being trapped on mile high summits in hurricane winds, buried by avalanches, or pushed close to hypothermia whilst lashed to…
Aug 2008 Weekend Meet Report: Jura
9-10 August 2008 The last recorded Club visit to Jura was 2001 so it was probably about time for a return trip for this ‘overseas’ challenge. There are various sea routes to Jura and the traditional route is usually Kennacraig (on the Kintyre peninsula) to Port Askaig on Islay and then the small Ferry to Feolin on Jura. On this occasion many people chose the new small boat (12 seater) service from the picturesque harbour at Tayvallich, to Craighouse on Jura. This removes the need to take a car, as the campsite, Hotel, shop and Distillery are all within 100m of the pier. What more do you need? John and…