2013 Christmas Meal Sunday 21st December 2014 O.S. Map(s): 24, 25 Est. time of arrival: 09.15 Time of departure: 15.30 (Don’t be late!) Leave Elgin: 07.00 The bus will go past the Achnasheen junction and travel down the A896 to park up for the day at Coulags (OS 25, GR962452). On the way members can be dropped off at Achnasheen for an ascent of Fionn Bheinn, in Glen Carron for an ascent of Moruisg and/or Sgurr nan Ceannaichean. At Craig for ascents of Sgurr na Feartaig. At Achnashellach for ascents of Fuar Tholl. At Coulags for ascents of An Ruadh-stac and/or Maol Chean Dearg … and various other possibilities. Just remember…
October Weekend Meet Report: Crianlarich
Climbing the Munros, ticking off those summits that make it into the hallowed Tables, is a very popular pastime, especially with members of the Moray Mountaineering Club. Having a weekend meet largely focused around the completion of the list is not unheard of. But this was different. This was Penny The Wonder Dog’s Munro Completion Party. It also happened to be the completion of Graeme Morrison’s third round but he was under no illusions about who the star of the show was. A third Munro Round may be a laudable achievement but Graeme, much like Tintin, Shaggy and Charlie Brown, was destined to play second fiddle to the canine antics…
December 2014 Weekend Meet: Kintail Outdoor Centre, Morvich
Kintail Outdoor Centre Date: 6th/7th December 2014 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.
Double Congratulations
Graeme and Penny at the summit of Ben More Double Congratulations to Graeme Morrison who completed his 3rd round of Munros and to Penny (the Wonder Dog) who completed her 1st round of Munros on Ben More (Crianlarich). Group photo at the large cairn next to the summit of Ben More Well done!
September 2014 Weekend Meet: Glen Brittle, Skye
The Gowk. He lay, drifting in and out of consciousness, at the foot of the cliff. Blood was spurting out of the gash in his wrist and congealing in a dark sticky pool all around him. He was starting to feel a chill and the darkness was closing in. It was only now that he regretted trying to steal the eggs. Earlier, Alan, Graeme, Drummond, Donnie, FionaD, Sheena, Dan and Penny TWD had set out for Bruach na Frithe and Am Bastier. Sheena and Fiona accompanied the party as far as the first slopes. Sheena (wisely) had no intention of spending the day fumbling about in the mist and bailed…
September 2014 Bus Meet Report: Coigach Traverse
Reaching for the Remote! Whether it was the promise of good weather or the need to clear the mind after the exhaustion of the referendum (many minds were not that full anyway!), there was a terrific turnout of 31 members and guests for this meet. This is a superb remote corner of Assynt with steep sandstone cliffs, narrow ridges and grand corries. There are also magnificent views of the impressive hills of Stac Pollaidh and Suilven on one side and the Summer Isles out to the west on the other. The weather was dry and hazy but unfortunately a lack of blue skies prevented a viewing of this area at…
October 2014 Bus Meet: Laggan
OCTOBER BUS MEET CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT BOOKINGS
MMC Members Night – 23 October 2014
When: Thursday 23rd October 2014 (from 19:00 – 22:00) Where: Glen Moray Distillery Visitor Centre Cost: Free of charge (but please take along a small donation for the raffle) Drinks will be available from the bar. A raffle will take place in aid of Club funds. Four slideshows will take place including: – Dan Moysey: History of the MMC Simon Jacyna: Rambling reminiscences from the underground (Caving in UK, Jamaica & Belize) Alan Duncan: Mountaineering trip to Japan Jake Lee: Ferret pickling! Please come along to support the Club.
November 2014 Weekend Meet: Inchnadamph
Date: 1st/2nd November 2014 Venue: Inchnadamph Lodge Location: Inchnadamph Lodge is located in the heart of Assynt – a spectacular parish of mountains, lochs & beaches. The hamlet of Inchnadamph is just 25 miles north of the fishing village of Ullapool, 12 miles east of Lochinver and at the head of Loch Assynt. Facilities: The Lodge is well equipped and offers a great range of facilities. The kitchen was refurbished in 2008 with new stainless steel work benches and sinks, new cookers and larger fridges. The dining room has seating for up to 45 guests, and new armchairs in the comfy lounge. There are two iMacs with full broadband internet access in the lounge.…
October 2014 Weekend Meet: Inverardran Cottage, Crianlarich
Inverardran Cottage, Crianlarich Date: 11th/12th October 2014 Venue: Inverardran Cottage, Crianlarich Location: Inverardran Cottage is the whitewashed building situated at the east end of Crianlarich, next to the Ben More restaurant. (OS sheet 50, Grid Ref 392250) on the North side of the A85. The cottage has its own extensive parking area behind the building. Facilities: The Cottage can accommodate 18 people in two dormitories (10 & 8). There are separate male and female toilets, both with a shower. There is also a small drying facility for wet gear. Over the past three years, the cottage has been extensively upgraded to make it perhaps the best-appointed mountaineering club hut in Scotland. WiFi…