Wild camping and van meet in Glen Shiel. Currently no concrete plans have been made, but more will follow and details will be added here in due course. The event will comply with Mountaineering Scotland’s COVID-19 guidance. This is likely to mean that numbers are restricted. Please also read Mountaineering Scotland’s guidance on Wild Camping. If you would like more information please contact David Treagus.
Weekend Meet, Fisherfield, 9-11 Oct 2020
Wild camping meet in the Fisherfields to suit Corbett and Munro baggers alike (or those just wishing to soak up the ambience). It will begin with a scenic walk in from Poolewe to the Causeway by Carnmore (NG 975 760). Either camp here or stay at the bothy (at last inspection this was a grotty place) – if allowed by then! Then possibly continuing over towards Shenevall onto Dundonnell or back to Poolewe. The event will comply with Mountaineering Scotland’s COVID-19 guidance. This is likely to mean that numbers are restricted. Please also read Mountaineering Scotland’s guidance on Wild Camping. Contact David Treagus if you are interested and to discuss…
Night Navigation Training, 14 November
Saturday 14 November, 16:30 to 22:00. The Club has arranged some FREE Night Navigation Training, which will be led by Sandy Murray. The event will be held on Dava Moor. This event is open to members only and is intended for those that are already competent in basic navigation. Contact Alistair Jeffs to book your place or obtain further information. The event will comply with Mountaineering Scotland’s COVID-19 guidance.
Scrambling Training, 19 & 20 September 2020
The Club has arranged some scrambling training, led by Ben Gibson of Mountaineering Scotland. It will be based in the Cairngorm Northern Corries. The cost is £25 per person. This event is open to members only. The event will comply with Mountaineering Scotland’s COVID-19 guidance.
Navigation Training, 13 September 2020
The Club has arranged some FREE navigation training, which will be based in the hills local to Elgin. Further details to follow. Contact Alistair Jeffs if you are interested. This event is open to members only. The event will comply with Mountaineering Scotland’s COVID-19 guidance.
Nature Awareness Day, 30 August 2020
The Club has arranged a Nature Awareness day in the Cairngorm Northern Corries led by Dan Puplett (Link to Dan’s website). 30 August 2020, 09:00 to 16:30. The cost is £25 per person. Contact Alistair Jeffs to book a place. Numbers may be limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. This is a members only event. The event will comply with Mountaineering Scotland’s COVID-19 guidance.
J Alister Sword Photo Competition 2020 – Winners
The winners of the 2020 J Alister Sword Photo Competition are
J Alister Sword Photo Competition 2020 – Voting
We have received a great selection of entries for the 2020 J Alister Sword Photo Competition, in both the Scottish and Non-Scottish categories. It’s now time to cast your vote. There are two ways of doing that: A) (Preferred option) If you have a Facebook account and are a member of the private MMC Facebook Group, then you can vote by placing a “like” next to the relevant photo. B) Email your votes to moraymountaineeringclub@gmail.com. Voting rules: 1. ONE vote per member per category. 2. You are not permitted to vote for your own photo 3. Voting closes 19 July 2020 Click here for the list of previous winners Scottish…
Membership Due for 2020-2021
Membership fees are due by the end of July. The annual membership fee is £30, which includes Mountaineering Scotland affiliated membership. [If you are already an individual member of Mountaineering Scotland, then it is £13.75] 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 membership benefits). 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. The preferred method of payment…
83rd Annual General Meeting, June 2020 – ONLINE
The Club’s constitution requires an Annual General Meeting to be held each year, but COVID-19 has meant that the usual arrangements are not possible. Therefore the Committee has adopted an online approach. All members should by now have received an email containing the Secretary’s Report and Treasurer’s report as required by the the constitution. The email contains a link to an online voting form where you can vote for or against various motions. THIS IS YOUR CLUB – PLEASE USE YOUR VOTE. The management of the Club is vested in a committee comprising the Office Bearers (President, Vice President x 2, Honorary Treasurer, Honorary Secretary) and four Members. The current…