JennyS on Liathach (Apr 2012) [Photo by GraemeJ] Sunday, 17th February 2013 O.S.Map(s): 19/24/25 Est. time of arrival: 9.45 am Time of departure: 16.30 pm Leave Elgin: 7.00 am The bus will park for the day in the Alligin car park by Coire Mhic Nobuil. Torridon is a perennial favourite popular with both walkers and climbers. With a great range of magnificent hills, the choice is endless. If we get a clear day, the views will be marvellous so don’t forget your camera! The bus should arrive at Kinlochewe by about 9.30am giving time to tackle Slioch, a “real fortress of a mountain”, a considerable day out with the reward…
New Year Meet Report: Kintail
The Moray Mountaineering Club returned to the Kintail Outdoor Centre at Morvich for the fifth Hogmanay meet of recent times. The roll-call of fourteen comprised Illona Morrice, Heavy Whalley, Katie Griffiths & Rachel Higgins (aka the Himalayan Chicks), Andy Brooks, Jim Bryce, Desmond Cormack, Simon Jacyna, Susan Jacyna, Ray Harron, Graeme Morrison, Shona Morrison, Andy Lawson and Daniel Moysey. The meet started with the traditional Hogmanay feast and a few drinks. Hogmanay feast (Photo by Andy Lawson) In a break from tradition, “A few drinks” was followed by making of packed lunches and retiring to bed long before the morning shipping forecast. Alarms went off at 7am on New Year’s…
December 2012 Bus Meet Report: Fannichs
Christmas Bus Meet & Meal Well Happy New Year to you all. Sorry about the delay in posting the bus report – I’m still suffering from writer’s droop due to the festive season, but enough of my sufferings. Clambering out of the bus first and heading for the dizzying heights of Carn Loch nan Amhaichean, all 697 metres of it, were John Henderson, George Herraghty, Dan Moysey, Derrick Harman, Brent Craig and One Nighter Whitelock. Shadowing them as far as Strathrannoch, the Anthill Mob’s Chugga-Boom ground to a halt, laden I fear with illicit booze. The gang, comprising…
February 2013 Weekend Meet: Glen Etive
Glen Etive from slopes of Beinn Trilleachan Date: 2nd/3rd February 2013 Venue: Grampian Club hut, Inbhirfhaolain, Glen Etive Location: The hut is situated 7 miles from junction of Glen Etive Road with Tyndrum/Glencoe Road (A82) and 5 miles from Loch Etive Pier. Facilities: A basic but comfortable climbing hut, sleeping 13. Double sleeping platform supplied with mattresses, but bring sleeping bags. Electric lighting, heating, cooking and refrigeration; utensils provided; multifuel stove; water from burn (100 yards); Clivus composting toilet. No shower. Cost: TBC Nearby Hills: Munros: Buachaille Etive Mor, Buachaille Etive Beag, Creise, Meall a’Bhuiridh, Ben Starav, Beinn nan Aighenan, Glas Bheinn Mhor, Stob Coir an Albannaich, Meall nan Eun. Corbetts: Beinn a’Chrulaiste, Beinn Maol Chaluim, Beinn Mhic…
December 2012 Weekend Meet Report: Ling Hut, Torridon
The usual writer is suffering from an attack of grumpiness brought on by suspicions of censorship and surveillance by some technologically superior power. Therefore, it falls to me to provide a factually accurate summary of the weekend meet to Torridon. I thought I would start with some statistics: 13 members, 1 hut, 2 days rain, 70mph wind, zero summits attained, some stars, 2 galaxies (Andromeda and Milky Way), 1 planet (Jupiter, complete with its moons) and several shooting stars. Sadly the superb astronomical observation conditions that greeted us upon arrival soon faded away (a pre-emptive sign foretelling the sad death of Sir Patrick?). The Ling Hut in Torridon might be…
January 2013 Bus Meet: Cairngorm
Sunday 20th January 2013 OS Map: 36 Bus Stop: Coire Cas car park Arrival Time: 09:30 Departure Time: 17:00 Leave Elgin: 07:00 We are heading back to Cairngorm again this January and Ray Harron has kindly offered to do some Winter skills with those who wish to take part. A number of topics will be covered including the use of ice axe and crampons. Ice axe, crampons and helmet will be required, as well as your usual Winter walking gear. A limited number of these are available for free loan, if required. The Ptarmigan restaurant may be visited, so bring along some money for tea and cake. If you would…
November 2012 Bus Meet Report: Laggan
What did the rest of you do last Sunday? We all had a great day out, for the best part in beautiful clear winter weather. Twenty-seven of us (The Anthill Mob) descended on Laggan for the monthly Moray Mountaineering Club Wacky Races. Getting off to a fine start, Graeme (Zippy) Morrison headed for I know not where, but as always arrived back at the finishing line in fine style. Colin Cowie, Bob MacDonald and Paul (no trousers) Chappell shot out of the blocks at Luiblea in the direction of Beinn a’ Clachair via the west ridge. They found the going tough due to the soft snow. Not lingering on the…
New Year Meet: Kintail Outdoor Centre, Morvich
Kintail Outdoor Centre Date: Monday 31st December 2012 to Thursday 3rd January 2013 (3 Nights) Venue: Kintail Outdoor Centre Location: Kintail Outdoor Centre is situated on the banks of the River Croe between the Fives Sisters Ridge and Ben Attow. (Grid ref: NG967211) Facilities: Kintail Outdoor Centre offers excellent bunkhouse accommodation. The centre comprises of two wings both sleeping ten people. Facilities include a fully equipped kitchen, common room/dining room, drying room and laundry facilities. Cost: £50 per person for three nights Places available: Less than a handful of places remaining Nearby Hills: (Munros) Beinn Fhada, A’Ghlas-bheinn, Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan, Sgurr Fhuaran, Sgurr na Carnach, Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe, The Saddle, Sgurr na Sgine, etc.…
November 2012 Weekend Meet Report: Inchnadamph
Graeme Morrison Dave Whitelock Andy Lawson Dave Mclean Fiona Duncan Alan Duncan Susan Jacyna Simon Jacyna Dan Moysey Andy Brooks Kath Taylor Joe Glennie Graeme Henderson Fiona Cunninghame Illona Morrice Katie Griffiths Sheena Forsyth Jake Lee The clocks have just gone back – normally sane parents are sending their children out begging and Graeme Henderson is looking for the matches. It can only mean the by now traditional November trip to Inchnadamph. We have previously been blessed by fine weather on this particular weekend, and so it proved again, with two great days. Dave W, maintained his reputation as the foremost inspector of ablutions in the Highlands, with an evening…
September 2012 Weekend Meet Report: Glenbrittle, Skye
Fortunately there is no lasting record of the hordes that descended on to Glenbrittle last September. Suffice to say, we were too many and I don’t think we’ll get away with that again! However, the floor is the best place for some members and after Bill Lindsay’s last foray on Jura, he’s lucky to get a roof over his head. The wise, the retired and the wage-less were able to have a full day on the Friday, thus getting the best of the weather. John Henderson, Brent Craig and Derrick Harman clambering over the Graham and the Marilyn respectively of Belig and Glas Bheinn Mhor. Brent and Derrick on Belig…