The weekend started with David jumping in dog poo at 6am on the A9 on the Friday. It could only get better from there surely? Despite the numerous emails attempting to entice people with him, David faced the north Mullardoch Munros alone. A soggy boggy walk along the loch was followed by a windy walk along the ridge. He was rewarded with a view from the final top for his penultimate munro.

Evelyn and Debbie went out on the Friday too, with a wander up to Coire Mhic Fearchair. The waterfall was dramatic and the autumn colours were stunning.

Despite the torturous winds promised by Mountain Weather forecast, the merry Moray Mountaineers all descended on Gairloch Sands youth hostel. That evening a plan was hatched for some serious mountaineering to take place the following day.

Dan, Sheena, Kelly and David hatched a plan for the 384m summit of Sithean Mor – much to the disgust of others in the hut “you can’t go out in that”. The Flowerdale falls were spectacular on the way up. Dangerous bridges were crossed, deer fences scaled and gale force winds encountered. Much consideration on whether to go up An Groban was taken. It was agreed that it was now time for a mince pie and coffee.

Despite no entry in the red book, Adrian had breakfast of sausages and irn bru, then went for a cycle by the lighthouse with Minnie in tow. It was so windy he couldn’t take a non blurry photo.

Ben, Wendy, Robert, Ewan and Joe made the most of the poor weather, with breakfast, second breakfast and many cups of coffee. They set off in the afternoon at Rubha Reidh and found dramatic waves, rainbows and good craic.

Debbie and Evelyne too made the most of the slow start. During the brief clearing in the afternoon, a wander along Gairloch Sands was in order.

The rest on the Saturday did not write in the BRB, but were seen wandering up the Flowerdale falls after a morning of cake in the museum.

The 90th anniversary frivolities began in the early evening. With the Whisky being opened before 6pm. The Moray Mild was flowing and good craic ensued. Everyone’s best fineries were put on and Dan gave an excellent presentation on the recreation of some of the clubs first climbing routes from 1931. Signs of activity were still heard past 0100.

Sunday was a lazier affair. With many driving home, Maggie Duncan decided to go for a spa day at Redpoint.

Dan and Sheena explored a waterfall near Shieldaig and went up a hill to some good views. Coincidentally, another “Sithean Mor”.

An excellent meet as usual. No-one found the promised torturous wind, but everyone certainly had a fantastic time.