The Moray Mountaineering Club’s 79th Annual General Meeting will be held at 19:30 on Thursday 24 March 2016 at Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin. Please support your club by attending. 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 committee is: President: Joe Glennie Vice President 1: Jennifer Clarke Vice President 2: Richard Knak Honorary Treasurer: Malcolm Campbell Honorary Secretary: Daniel Moysey Committee Member 1: John Henderson Committee Member 2: Al Dennis Committee Member 3: Jane Doran Committee Member 4: Vacant Any member may stand for any of the positions. You do not need…
March 2016 Bus Meet: Glen Affric
Carn na Con Dhu from Mullach na Dheiragain Sunday 20th March O.S.Map(s): 25 Est. time of arrival: 9.15 am Time of departure: 17.30 pm Leave Elgin: 7.00 am The Bus meet this Sunday is to the picturesque Glen Affric, which has a range of high and low level routes to explore. On the north side of the Glen are 5 Munros with at least 4 that could be done by fit walkers in the time available. Or you could just have a slightly easier day out and do Toll Creagach and Tom a’ Choinich. There are also 2 Corbetts on the south side but with snow still lying on the high tops, only one…
February 2016 Bus Meet Report: Cairngorms
For this annual Cairngorm winter meet, we try to provide the opportunity to practice and develop the skills of walking safely on snow and ice, using ice axes and crampons. Last year in January it was impossible to do this as the road to the upper car park was blocked after a heavy snow fall – so we changed to February this year. Well, conditions were less than perfect, but Heavy and Ray did a sterling job in finding suitable terrain in Coire na Ciste to practice those essential winter skills so that more Club members are better prepared to tackle upland terrain in winter. A large group consisting of…
February 2016 Weekend Meet Report: Kintail Outdoor Centre, Morvich
We headed to the Kintail Outdoor Centre for a weekend of Munro bagging, Corbett collecting , Graham grabbing and a bit of general meandering and alcohol drinking thrown in for good measure. David and Alistair attempted A’ Ghlas Beinn on the Friday, but were halted by a torrent. They chose to do Bheinn Fhadda instead and returned via the ridge having overcome the unexpected slushy, slippy step not mentioned in the guide book, but both agreed it was better than having your teeth pulled out. David should know being a dentist. On the Saturday after much deliberating Jen, Jenny, Jan, (can you imagine if Jane had come?), Fiona ( the…
Hogmanay 2016 Meet Report: Roy Bridge
Roybridge for Hogmanay – a venue that promises much, given good conditions. World class ice climbing in both directions in the shape of Ben Nevis and Creag Meagaidh, skiing on Aonach Mor and ski touring over countless hills and slopes, mountain biking, and of course plenty hill walking in every direction. After December’s washout in Newtonmore hopes were high. The meet got off to an excellent start with Graeme and Shona’s contribution to the communal cooking in the shape of a tasty roast dinner. Hogmanay was celebrated in the usual manner, with plenty fizz and uisge beatha. The bells were toasted and much fun was had, but the night won’t…
MMC Ceilidh: Friday 19th February 2016
Date: Friday 19th February 2016 Time: 7.30pm to midnight Venue: Elgin Town Hall Band: Buskoe Sike Tickets: £10 (includes stovies) B.Y.O.B. Tickets can be purchased from committee members or on the night at the door. Tell all your friends and bring everyone along for a great evening of dancing and craic. Prospective members most welcome.
February 2016 Bus Meet: Cairngorms
Sunday 21 February 2016 OS Map: 36 Bus Stop: Coire Cas car park Arrival Time: 09.30 Departure Time: 16.30 Leave Elgin: 07.00 We are heading back to the Cairngorms in February and, as there will be plenty of the white stuff about, there will be the opportunity to practice your winter skills in the company of some of the more experienced members of the Club. A number of topics will be covered including the use of ice axe and crampons, and you will need to bring all your winter gear. If you would like to take part in Winter skills, please mention this when you book on the bus.…
February 2016 Weekend Meet: Kintail Outdoor Centre, Morvich
Date: 6th/7th February 2016 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: TBC 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. (Corbetts) Sgurr an Airgid, Sgurr Gaorsaic, Sgurr Mhic Bharraich, Sgurr a’Bhac Chaolais (Grahams) Carnan Cruithneachd, Carn na Breabaig. Please contact Joe Glennie to book a place on this meet.
December 2015 Bus Meet Report: Ben Rinnes
This years Xmas Bus meet was a huge success because, unlike last year, we actually did some walking and had no raging rivers to cross! It was a big departure from the norm, to go fairly local for the Xmas Bus meet, when every other year in living memory (need to check this with Ken Ross!), we would head for the bigger mountainous areas of Scotland. Despite a slight hiccup with a flat battery on the original coach, and having to find a replacement, 51 members and guests were not unduly inconvenienced and were determined to enjoy the day. The last time this number was exceeded for a Xmas meet…
November 2015 Weekend Meet Report: Inchnadamph
The nights are long, the days are short. Vibrant autumnal colours spread across the landscape and the winds contain the icy stab of winter, as if to remind us of what’s to come. A dusting of snow falls on the tops, a prelude for the bigger, heavier dumps that will follow in time. It is a beautiful time of year, but also a sobering one when the long lazy summer days have gone, to be replaced by the cold dark winter. The sun never rises high in the sky and the mute uncaring mountainsides of winter promise comfort and safety to nobody. Perhaps that’s why it’s also a party season.…