Evelyne Droege Jenny Smith Graeme Morrisson Fiona Cuninghame Bob Macdonald Dan Moysey Rachel Higgins Katie Griffiths Donnie Mclennan Dave Maclean Maggie Duncan Claire Proctor Brent Craig Natacha Mihajlovic Bob Vincent June Simpson John Henderson Jenny Graham Jake Lee Most of the above made it to that perennial favourite, Lagangarbh. The wet and mild conditions making for interesting choices of activity; though in Glencoe, choices are never limited. We had sole use of the wonderfully atmospheric hut, though that didn’t deter a number of our party deciding to litter the glen with a variety of rusting hulks masquerading as utility mobile accommodations. (Tinkers). A strangely subdued Friday night meant that the…

Evelyne Droege Andy Lawson Joe Glennie Fiona Duncan Alan Duncan Graeme Morrison Dan Moysey Bob Macdonald Brent Craig Dave Maclean Dave ‘one night’ Galloway Ray Harron Dave Whitelock Graeme Henderson Imke Henderson Jake Lee At least some of the above made the soggy trip to Corpach last March, but after a recent purge of all unnecessary paperwork, which seems to have included my passport and a near priceless collection of 1980’s Woolworth receipts,  I seem to have little record of events. I fear dear reader, you may have noticed a pattern emerging in recent weekend reports – or sad lack of them, but I find events are often the better…

Strawberry Cottage Date: 4th/5th August 2012 Venue: Strawberry Cottage, Glen Affric Location: At Western end of Loch Affric, on the North-side opposite Athnamulloch. OS Map 25, Grid Ref: 132207. Glen Affric is a very special and beautiful place. A natural nature reserve and a site of special scientific interest. The glen has a real wilderness feel although, fences and buildings show that it has been inhabited for a long time. the hills will always be there, but Strawberry Cottage allows you to linger for a while and get the most out of your experience. Long days are the best, the hills deserve to be savoured and many of the fantastic…

The usual author is suffering from writer’s block, so it has fallen to me to expand on the unintelligible scribbles that pass for write-ups of the weekend’s adventures. There was a spectacular turnout of about twenty at the lovely village of Cairndow on the shores of Loch Fyne, including a significant contingent of climbers; a most discerning breed when it comes to weather forecasts. On the Friday, Andy Lawson, Rachel Higgins and Claire Proctor set off nice and early from Elgin to ascend Rachel’s 100th Munro – Ben Vorlich. Jim Bryce also started his weekend early with an ascent of Beinn an Lochain. Celebrating Rachel’s 100th Munro with a G&T…

Date: 7th/8th July 2012 Location: Gerry’s Hostel, Craig (Achnashellach) Gerry’s Hostel is located in Craig (a few miles from Achnashellach). It is the oldest independent hostel in Scotland and one of the most renowned. The hostel is easily accessed by road or rail. Facilities: Fully equipped kitchen Small food store Excellent drying room Hot showers Laundry facility (cotton sheets for hire) Blankets and duvets supplied for use with clean sleeping bags or sheets Free wi-fi Cost: £16 pppn in a dorm or £18pppn in a twin or double. There are also family rooms. Nearby hills: More than you could shake a stick at ! Munros: Moruisg, Maoile Lunndaidh, Lurg Mhor, Sgurr a’Chaorachain, Sgurr Choinnich,…