Once again this proved to be the most popular meet of the year [so far] with 28 members and guests heading north for a weekend of hills and hilarity. Once again Dave Treagus and Alistair Jeffs got off to an early start and climbed An Faochagach on their way up on Friday. They got wet from the rain, river crossings and long grass and put a tick in their books. Saturday dawned with the weather somewhat better than forecast and groups headed off in all directions. Greig, Ben, Brad, Al Dennis and Jenny Smith went bouldering at Reiff in the rain and wind and ‘established’ a new problem. Setting the…

Date: 30th December 2016 – 1st January 2017 (3 nights) Venue: Blackwater Outdoor Centre Cost: £50, paid in advance Location: Just over 1km North of the A93/B950 junction. Facilities: Three rooms (sleep 4 each), one room (Sleeps 3) with en suite disabled toilet & shower, one room (sleeps 2). Two large shower and toilet rooms (male and female) are located on the ground floor. The Kitchen is equipped with electric cookers, refrigerator/freezer, washing machine, cooking utensils and kitchen accessories. Crockery, cutlery, bed linen (duvets, sheets and pillowcases) are provided but groups must supply their own food, washing up liquid and tea towels. A dining room next the kitchen seats 20. The centre has a…

Fri 2nd – Sun 4th December 2016 O.S.Map(s): 41/50 Accommodation: Alex MacIntyre Memorial Hut Cost: £10.00 pppn Facilities: Fully equipped kitchen, showers etc., but bring sleeping bags and pillows Ballachulish is ideally located on the main A82 midway between Fort William and Glen Coe and is therefore a convenient base to explore the scores of hills in the Lochaber area, often dubbed Scotland’s Outdoor Capital.  The nearest hills are the duo of Beinn a’Bheithir and Sgorr Dhonuil, aka the Ballachulish Horsehoe, a great day out. Climbers will also be keeping their fingers crossed that something will come into nick, as this area is winter climbing heaven. Please note that this meet…

Date: 4th/5th November 2015 Venue: Inchnadamph Lodge Location: Inchnadamph Lodge is located in the heart of Assynt – a spectacular parish of mountains, lochs & beaches. The hamlet of Inchnadamph is just 25 miles north of the fishing village of Ullapool, 12 miles east of Lochinver and at the head of Loch Assynt. Facilities: The Lodge is well equipped and offers a great range of facilities. The kitchen was refurbished in 2008 with new stainless steel work benches and sinks, new cookers and larger fridges. The dining room has seating for up to 45 guests, and new armchairs in the comfy lounge. There are two iMacs with full broadband internet access in the lounge. The…

This meet was notable for the fact that the meets organiser finally managed to attend, despite the earlier confusion over the dates. Having last done the job over 20 years ago it came as a shock to be reminded that this involves trying to decipher illegible hieroglyphics in the Red Book to write this report (subtle hint) and to spend a while cleaning the hut after everyone’s departure (unsubtle hint). What was possibly the best weekend in the year on the west coast started early for Adrian Marsay and David Treagus who had a great day on A Chralaig and Mullach Fraoch Choire. Fourteen members eventually assembled at the recently…