Inverardran Cottage, Crianlarich Date: 3rd/4th October 2015 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 can accommodate 18 people in two dormitories (10 & 8). There are separate male and female toilets, both with a shower. There is also a small drying facility for wet gear. Over the past three years, the cottage has been extensively upgraded to make it perhaps the best-appointed mountaineering club hut in Scotland. WiFi Internet…
September 2015 Weekend Meet Report: Skye, Glen Brittle
The weekend weather forecast showed a large area of high pressure centred over the north Atlantic, but unfortunately Skye was on its eastern edge and would be subject to low cloud, mist and drizzle. Clag definitely makes for “sub-optimal” conditions for scrambling about on the finest range of hills in Scotland…the legendary Black Cuillin. However, if you waited for a perfect forecast, you would never go to Skye. As if by magic, Saturday dawned bright and sunny. Last night’s drinking debris was cleared away, breakfast was dispensed and gear was sorted. Then the glens resounded to the stomp of MMC boots heading for the hills. Ray H, Karen F and Malcolm…
September 2015 Bus Meet: Kintail
Sunday, 20 Sep 2015 O.S.Map(s): 33 Est. time of arrival: 09.30 Time of departure: 17.30 Leave Elgin: 07.00 Some of the finest hillwalking in Scotland can be found in the Kintail area, with the South Cluanie Ridge and the Five Sisters offering spectacular traverses. These can be as long and hard as you like, as there are several opportunities for early escapes if time is running short. Alternatively, you may want to try the impressive Forcan Ridge with its excellent scramble leading up to the Saddle. Staying on the bus to Morvich will allow you the choice of A’Ghlas-bheinn and Beinn Fhada or a low level walk to the Falls of Glomach, one…
August 2015 Weekend Meet Report: Kinlochewe
A disappointing turnout for the first night of the meet. Car problems, illness, lost wallets and other commitments meant that only four people managed to arrive on the Friday night. However plans were hatched and the weekend saw a variety of activities fit for recording in the ‘book of climbs’. On a bright a breezy morning Captain Brookes set off with Cabin Boy Bob M and First Mate Fiona C to cruise the bountiful waters of Loch Gairloch( an Geàrr Loch) . This translates as ‘the short loch’ and a quick look at the charts show that at around 6 miles (9.7 km) long by 1.5 miles (2.4 km) wide it certainly is.…
August 2015 Bus Meet Report: Glen Feshie to Linn of Dee
Surprise, surprise, we managed to run a bus meet after a gap of 4 months back to the distant memory of the Fannaichs in April! A late surge of bookings enabled this unique traverse to go ahead and, according to Bob Macdonald, a traverse that had never been done before by the Club. It was a slightly chilly, overcast day as the 24 debussed, with a little bit of trepidation, at the car park at Auchlean. At least no one had to carry a heavy bottle of sun cream! First away was new member Karen Frake, who elected to run most of the 28kms and arrived back at the Linn…
August 2015 Bus Meet: Cairngorm Traverse (Glen Feshie to Linn of Dee)
Looking towards Sgor Gaoith from near Monadh Mor Date: Sunday 16th August 2015 Est. time of arrival: 09:30 Time of departure: 18:00 Leave Elgin: 07:00 Traverses are what Bus Meets are made for and this is one possibly not previously undertaken by the Club? Instead of the usual Cairngorm Traverses from Linn of Dee through to the Cairngorm Car Park or from Glen Feshie to Coylumbridge, this traverse will go from Glen Feshie through to Linn of Dee. This meet will primarily provide the opportunity to traverse the Cairngorms via Monadh Mor and Beinn Bhrotain and also, if desired, take in the remote Munro top of Carn Clioch-mhuilinn. Going by Naismith’s rule,…
September 2015 Weekend Meet: Glenbrittle, Skye
Date: 5th/6th September 2015 Venue: Glenbrittle Hut, Glenbrittle, Skye The Glenbrittle hut is ideally situated for access to the Cuillin Ridge. Literally walk out the door for access to the hills from Sgurr na Banachdich to Sgurr nan Eag. Location: On road approaching from Carbost, about 300 yards short of Glenbrittle House, Glenbrittle (Grid ref: NG412216) Facilities: The hut has recently been refurbished for its 50th anniversary. 18 bunks (sleeping bags required), All electric; all utensils; large drying room; showers; WCs Cost: £10.00 per person per night (usual £5 pppn camper’s charge applies) Nearby Hills: Sgurr nan Gillean, Am Bastier, Bruach na Frithe, Sgurr Mhadaidh, Sgurr Ghreadaidh, Sgurr na Banachdich, Sgurr Dearg (& In Pinn), Sgurr…
Congratulations
Congratulations to Club Member John Henderson who completed a round of the Donalds this week on Windy Gyle, which lies on the border between Scotland and England. John has become the first member of the Moray Mountaineering Club to complete a round of the Munros, Corbetts, Grahams and Donalds.
July 2015 Weekend Meet Report: Ariundle
Around the highest mountain on this island is the land of Lochaber, containing many high peaks, steep cliffs, raging torrents and wild coastlines. It is justifiably popular, but popular it is. Slightly to the west lie lands that may not be as high, but in some ways excel in their beauty. Across the Corran Narrows, down by Loch Sunart and tucked behind the village of Strontian lies Ariundle. Surrounded by hills, forests and the mines that put the village of Strontian on the Periodic Table, it is a very fine place and is hidden away from the main tourist traps. It is here that the Moray Mountaineering Club went for…
Membership Due
A wee reminder that membership fees fall due by the end of July. The annual membership fee continues to be held at the bargain price of £28, which includes MCofS affiliated membership. Club Membership affords many benefits, including discounts at various outdoor shops, civil liability insurance, access to the Club library, access to Club equipment, access to Club Facebook Group and primarily the ability to attend Club Meets (see the Club website for further info). Lapsed members are not permitted to attend meets (so says the Club Constitution), so please get renewing to continue to enjoy Club Bus Meets, Weekend Meets, Climbing Meets and Social Meets. It helps us enormously if…