A winter traverse of An Teallach, scrambling over the pinnacles and enjoying the truly awesome views both near and far on a beautiful clear winters day must be one of the best mountaineering days out in Scotland. But of course the weather hasn’t been quite as benign this winter and this weekend was no exception. The club headed to Dundonnell and stayed at the Sail Mhor bunkhouse. On Saturday morning Alan, Andy, Dan, Jake and Jane decided to head up what is unquestionably the best mountain in the area, as described below by Dan. “Some time after the authorised departure time Jake, Jane and Alan were finally ready, bags packed……
April 2014 Weekend Meet: Ling Hut, Torridon
Date: 5th/6th April 2014 Venue: Ling Hut, Torridon Location: The hut is situated on the south side of Glen Torridon at NG958562. (See map) Facilities: Ling is a traditional Highland house, with no upstairs living space. It has just been re-furbished. There is accommodation for 12 persons (Four places reserved for SMC members). Cooking, lighting and heating are by propane gas. Don’t forget your sleeping bag! Cost: £10 pppn Nearby Hills: (Munros) Beinn Eighe, Liathach, Beinn Alligin, Beinn Liath Mhor, Sgorr Ruadh, Maol Chean Dearg and Slioch. (Corbetts) Sgurr Dubh, Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine, Beinn Damh, Beinn Dearg, Meall a’Ghuibhais and Ruadh Stac Beag. (Grahams) Beinn na h-Eaglaise, An Ruadh-mheallan, Beinn a’Chearcaill. (Sub2000ft Marilyns) Seana Mheallan, Bidein Clann Raonaild.…
February 2014 Bus Meet Report – Torridon
George and Ken: leisurely stroll and return along coastal path. Glorious sunshine and spectacular scenery, all hills in sparkling sunshine. Two otters spotted and photographed by Ken cavorting in the sea (otters not Ken). Retired to Newton Cottage for tea and drams. Corinne, Ros, Andy, Malcolm, Graham, Bill, Tom, Alastair and John: the next time Andy posts on the Facebook group, ‘if anyone wants a nice gentle stroll on a February afternoon’, we’ll all be tempted to ignore him. 26 – no sorry – 27 km later and nobody needed to go on the Rosemary Conley Hip and Thigh diet after we had pulled our collective legs from 6 foot…
March 2014 Weekend Meet: Glencoe (Lagangarbh Hut)
Traversing the Aonach Eagach Date: 1st/2nd March 2014 Venue: Lagangarbh Hut, Glen Coe (Grid Ref NN 221 560) Location: The hut is situated at the head of Glen Coe about 300m off to the right (travelling south) of the A82. There is a car park just off the A82, but you can carefully drive down a track to a second car park next to the river. From here it is just a short walk to the hut. Facilities: Heating and cooking are by propane gas and electricity, lighting is electric. The hut has drying room, toilets and a shower. The hut sleeps 20 (although 6 of these beds are reserved for SMC members…
March 2014 Bus Meet: Spittal of Glen Shee
!!!!!!! PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE !!!!!!! Glas Maol to Creag Leacach in Winter Sunday 16th March 2014 O.S. Map: 43/44 Est. time of arrival: 10:00 am Time of departure: 17.00 pm Leave Elgin: 7.00 am PLEASE NOTE: The bus will pick up in Elgin (7.00), Forres (7.30), Grantown (8.00) and Tomintoul (8.30) only. Members from Inverness or Nairn wishing to attend this meet should join the bus at one of the above points. Owing to some grumblings from members about Mullardoch providing few options at this time of year, the Committee has listened to concerns and agreed to change the venue of the meet. The bus will now park up for…
Annual General Meeting – Wednesday 19th March 2014
You are invited to the Moray Mountaineering Club’s Annual General Meeting to be held at 19:30 on Wednesday 19 March 2014 at Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin. Please support your club by attending. The agenda has been issued to all members via email by the Club Honorary Secretary. The annual J Alister Sword photography competition will take place after the Annual General Meeting on 19 March 2014. The competition rules are: 1. Competition is open to current members of the Moray Mountaineering Club only. 2. Two categories: “Scottish” and “Non-Scottish”. 3. Any subject with a mountaineering theme (landscapes, people, macros, wildlife, etc.). 4. Entries must have been taken between 1st January 2013 and 19th March…
New Year 2014 Meet Report: Plockton
The year AD2014 arrived in Plockton with … well, it would appear not much … until a couple of minutes later when some slightly dodgy looking pyrotechnics sparked up the bonfire on the wee island by the village. Plockton bonfire sparked up by dodgy looking pyrotechnics Don’t worry folks, the MMC pyrotechnic (pyromaniac?) duo responsible for famous shows such as St Andrews Day, Inverey 2013 and Guy Fawkes Night, Inchnadamph 2012 had nothing to do with this show so the assembled crowd had a slightly greater chance of survival. Ray and Heavy at Plockton Harbour, awaiting the fireworks Celebrating the New Year The firework display that followed was a truly…
New Year 2015 Weekend Meet: Inverey
We have booked accommodation for New Year 2015, which has been paid in full, in advance, to secure. The Club is therefore now seeking deposits from members who wish to attend the 2015 New Year meet. Instead of the usual three-night affair, accommodation has been booked for four consecutive nights – Wednesday 31 December 2014, Thursday 1 January 2015, Friday 2 January 2015 and Saturday 3 January 2015. Four nights accommodation at the rock-bottom price of only £40 per member. So where are we going? We have booked Muir Cottage at Inverey (circa 1 mile from Linn of Dee). This venue provides walk-from-the-door access to the Southern Cairngorms (ideal if you have…
January 2014 Bus Meet Report: Cairngorm
Please note the definite theme here of cakes, cafés and butties…..!! JohnH Hoped to repeat the 1959 walk of former member Keith Work, and walk to the Cairngorm summit from Aviemore! Unfortunately getting soaked on the first part of the walk to the Cairngorm Car Park (3hrs) prevented the completion of the attempt. Will try again in better weather. BillL As above but in reverse – not that I walked backwards – that would be too risky – no, from car park to fleshpots of Aviemore. Had hours to kill so God Bless Charity Shops. Walked round Loch Morlich – my only achievement!! JoeG Plan 1 was ski-ing but terrible…
February 2014 Weekend Meet: Dundonnell
Date: 8th/9th February 2014 Venue: Sail Mhor Croft Hostel, Dundonnell Location: in Camusnagaul which lies 1.5 miles West of the Dundonnell Hotel Facilities: Accommodation for up to 16 people in 2 four-bedded rooms and 1 eight-bedded room. Lounge/dining area, fully-equipped kitchen, central heating, patio area, ladies and gents toilets, showers, drying room, wi-fi access available. Cost: £12.50 per night (if all 16 places are occupied) Nearby Hills: An Teallach, Sail Mhor, Beinn Ghobhlach, the Fannichs and Fisherfield hills. NOW FULLY BOOKED