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.…
Hogmanay 2016 Meet: Roy Bridge
Thus 31 Dec – Sun 3 January 2016 (3 nights) Accommodation: Grey Corrie Lodge Bunkhouse (Website) Cost: £50 for the weekend Facilities: Bedding, woodburning stove, kitchen The three-night Hogmanay meet will be at the Grey Corries Bunkhouse in Roy Bridge (about 5km east of Spean Bridge on the A86). Over the years, the CLub’s Hogmanay meet has proven a popular combination of drink, hills and frivolities. If you are heading for the hills, then there are a multitude of opportunities for adventure, including the Ben, Grey Corries, skiing at Aonach Mor, or even the train to Glasgow (but why would you?)! The meet is likely to be popular and so it is worth getting your name…
December 2015 Christmas Bus Meet and Awards: Ben Rinnes
Sunday 20 December 2015 O.S.Map(s): 28 Est. time of arrival: 09.45 Time of departure: 17.30 Leave Elgin: 09.00 The Christmas Bus Meet on 20 December 2015 will be a traverse over Ben Rinnes and then a meal at the Aberlour Hotel at 3pm. As this will be a shorter day than normal, the Bus will pick up first at Inverness at 8am, and then travel through to Elgin via Nairn (8.20am)and Forres (8.40am)to arrive at Lossie Green car park, Elgin at 9am. The Bus will then depart for Dufftown and drop off at the B9009 (it will be unable to get up the minor road to the normal car park), for a traverse over Ben Rinnes and then down to…
MMC Quiz Night: 20th November 2015
Date: 20th November 2015 Time: 7pm for 7:30pm start Venue: Bishopmill Hall Cost: £3 per person (all welcome) BYOB As the nights draw in, support the club by putting your brains to the test this November! MC’ed by the incorrigable Mr. Jake Lee, this opportunity to win bragging rights and a bottle of whisky in the company of fellow mountaineers and associated guests is not to be missed. Bishopmill Hall does not have a bar so bring your own drinks and nibbles. There will be a raffle to support club funds. Anyone looking to extend the Friday night fun beyond the 10pm finish is welcome to head to the Muckle Cross for post-quiz pints…
October 2015 Weekend Meet Report: Crianlarich
Crianlarich in October is becoming a tradition of the club. The area boasts big and interesting hills in all directions with great options available from the door of Inveradran Cottage, the Ochils club hut where we stayed, and many more within a short drive. Although there is plenty scope for rock climbing in summer and ice climbing and skiing in winter, many of the hills are of the big grassy variety and good Autumn tramping terrain. Scotland had just seen a week of glorious hot sunny weather. Whatever anyone might say about Scotland’s weather, we always have a hot and sunny summer. This year there were two weeks of it.…