Four and Twenty members and guests made the journey to Torridon this month and were rewarded with the best weather the British Isles had to offer. Andy Brooks, Jo Chappell, Corinne Ferguson and Ros Wright took a stroll round the back of Liathach, through Coire Dubh Mor and Coire Mhic Nobaill. With time to spare they detoured round for a view of the Triple Buttress of Coire Mhic Fhearchair. Ray Harron, Bill Lindsay, Wednesday Lawson, Jaun nighter Whitelock, Jenny Graham, Malcolm Campbell, Ian Morrison and David Brown Douglas headed for Beinn Alligin, via the Horns. They followed the excellent path up the east side of Abhinn Coire Mhic Nobaill before…
2013 Club Ceilidh
A great evening was had by all at the annual Moray Mountaineering Club Ceilidh. The event was well attended, with over 100 members and guests regularly filling the floor. Buskoe Sike were superb, encouraging everyone onto the floor from the first dance. Jake announced the raffle winners with usual banter – one prize was even won by ‘God’. A big thanks to everyone on the Committee who made this enjoyable event happen and thanks to everyone who came along to make the night a success. A few photos follow.
February 2012 Weekend Meet Report: Glen Etive
Fourteen members successfully completed the first challenge – finding the Inbhirfhaolain hut in the dark; not an easy task for first-timers. Saturday was dry with great views and lovely snow – a meteorological phenomenon not seen in Glen Etive since the days of General Wade. Folk headed off in all directions. Rachel Higgins and her two sherpas, Dave (two nights, one walk) Whitelock and Malcolm Campbell, packed their winter mountaineering kit (waders and a snorkel) and headed up Ben Starav. The day started with the traditional bog trot, but this soon gave way to snow. With ice axes at the ready they ascended the fantastic ridge that leads all the…
March 2013 Bus Meet: Blair Atholl
View from Carn Liath, Beinn a’Ghlo Sunday, 17th March 2013 O.S.Map(s): 43 Est. time of arrival: 9.30 am Time of departure: 17.30 pm Leave Elgin: 7.00 am Only the second bus meet to Blair Atholl in the past 10 years (last trip March 2010). This trip has lots of hillwalking possibilities: Blair Atholl hills include: Beinn a’Ghlo – a large expanse of a mountain which includes Carn Liath, Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain and Carn nan Gabhar (3 Munros); Beinn Dearg (Munro); Carn a’Chlamain (Munro); Beinn Mheadhonach (Corbett). En-route to Blair Atholl, there is also the potential to get off the bus earlier to tackle any of the Drumochter hills: Meall Chuaich (Munro); Carn na Caim and A’Bhuidheanach Bheag (2 Munros); Geal-charn, A’Mharconaich, Beinn…
Ross Outdoors – Closing Down Sale
Message for members from Ross Outdoors: Just to let your members know we will closing for the last time at the end of March. We only have about 10% of our stock left. But we still have some very good bargains in climbing shoes, boots, maps, Camping Gaz gas, and spares for stoves, lanterns, etc. Stock is 50% to 70% off the original selling price. We will be open on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Some weeks I am closing Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays due to personal reasons. Ross Outdoors Ltd. 125 High Street, Nairn, Nairnshire, IV12 4DB, Scotland. Tel. 01667 454900
Annual General Meeting 2013
You are invited to the Moray Mountaineering Club’s Annual General Meeting to be held at 19:30 on 21 March 2013 at Glen Moray Distillery. Please support your club by attending. As usual we will be looking for volunteers to serve on the committee. Anyone can volunteer for any position, but in particular there will be vacancies for: President, Honorary Secretary, Weekend Meets, Bus Meets and Climbing. Please speak to a member of the committee if you would like to help. You don’t need to have any particular qualifications or experience to be on the committee; just enthusiasm and a willingness to put something back into the club. The annual J Alister Sword photography competition will…
Stop Highland Windfarms Campaign Demonstration
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April 2012 Weekend Meet: Inverardran Cottage, Crianlarich
Inverardran Cottage, Crianlarich Date: 5th/6th April 2013 Venue: Inverardran Cottage, Crianlarich Location: Inverardran Cottage is the whitewashed building situated at the east end of Crianlarich, next to the Ben More restaurant. (OS sheet 50, Grid Ref 392250) on the North side of the A85. The cottage has its own extensive parking area behind the building. Facilities: The cottage is fully-equipped for self catering. All utensils, crockery and cutlery are provided. You may wish to bring additional tea towels. There are two fridges. Two cookers have four-burner gas hobs, double oven & grill, separate toaster and microwave ovens. Hot water is provided by a large under sink boiler which supplies the sink unit. Two dormitories sleep a…