A generous discount has been negotiated with Montane, manufacturer of outdoor gear and clothing. Club members can now purchase Montane gear and clothing at “Professional pricing” levels i.e. circa one-third (33%) off. To take advantage of this generous discount, members must place any required order via Dave Whitelock. All purchases must be directed via Dave. A list of Montane gear, complete with pricing, will be emailed to all members in due course. Please note that returns will incur postage charges. It is therefore important that members ensure they select the correct size on ordering any items.
1968 Journal
A copy of the 1968 Club Journal has now been digitised and is available online – download here. Please note that this journal is circa 10Mb, so it may take a minute or two to download depending on your internet bandwidth. Thanks to Andy Brooks for providing the Journal and to Dan Moysey for digitising it.
March 2013 Weekend Meet: Clashgour
Clashgour is a lovely wee hut. Now both “lovely” and “wee” are subjective terms and open to debate, although I would like to think that most people who spend time in Clashgour Hut do appreciate the character of the place, the compact, yet functional space, the history – over a hundred years old and formally a school, still retaining the school bell and the framed sketch on the wall of the “Horny Golloch” with attached poem that apparently dates back to Clashgour’s own school days. Its current incarnation as the hut of Glasgow University Mountaineering Club has been a long and vibrant one, where the fast turnaround of club membership has lead…
March 2013 Bus Meet: Blair Atholl
Twelve members and guests boarded the bus and headed South down the A9. Bill and Graham were first off the bus at the Trinafour turning. They successfully ascended the Corbett An Dun. Kat, Fiona, Jenny and David headed up Glen Tilt towards Carn a’Chlamain. Kat and Fiona continued farther than intended (Plan A was to leave plenty of time for the teashop), but wisely turned back before the snow got too deep. Jenny and David continued manfully onwards and upwards and finally arrived at a spot that was declared the summit. Jerry, Malcolm, Fiona, Bob and Sheena went up Glen Tilt past Gilbert’s Bridge (so they claim…more later). As they ascended…
May 2013 Weekend Meet: Coruisk, Skye
At the ‘Bad Step’ en-route to Coruisk Date: 3rd, 4th & 5th May 2013 (3 nights) Venue: The Coruisk Memorial Hut, Skye Location: The Coruisk Memorial Hut is situated on the Island of Skye at the head of Loch Scavaig, close to where the River Scavaig flows the few hundred metres from Loch Coruisk to the Sea. It is about 100m from a new landing stage in Loch na Cuilce (off Loch Scavaig) (OS Sheet 32, Grid Ref: NG 487197). Access: Boat from Elgol – a 30-minute sea crossing. There are now two operators but please check their website: Bella Jane Boat Trips or Misty Isle Boat Trips. Walking from the…
J Alister Sword Photo Competition 2013: Winning Photos
A fine selection of member’s photographs were displayed at the Moray Mountaineering Club AGM. Thanks to all members who submitted photographs to the competition. The following two photographs were declared the winners. Click on the photographs to see larger versions Category: Scottish Old Man of Storr Photographer: John Henderson Runner-up in the Scottish category was Richard Knak. Category: Non-Scottish Crater Lake Photographer: Illona Morrice Runner-up in the non-Scottish category was Kat Mitchell. Congratulations to John and Illona.
April 2013 Bus Meet: Glen Nevis – MEET CANCELLED
MEET CANCELLED OWING TO INSUFFICIENT BOOKINGS Jenny ascending Tower Ridge Sunday, 21st April 2013 O.S. Map: 41 Est. time of arrival: 10:00am Time of departure: 6.00pm Leave Elgin: 7am A day where there will be something for everyone! A huge number of hills to choose from including; The Mamores, The Aonachs, Grey Corries and not forgetting Ben Nevis. The Ring of Steall around Coire a’ Mhail or a shorter trip round Mullach nan Coirean and Stob Ban can be found in the Mamores. The Aonachs have Aonach Beag and Aonach Mor to offer as well as Ben Nevis and Carn Mor Dearg. A little further and Sgurr Choinnich Beag of…
February 2013 Bus Meet Report: Torridon
Four and Twenty members and guests made the journey to Torridon this month and were rewarded with the best weather the British Isles had to offer. Andy Brooks, Jo Chappell, Corinne Ferguson and Ros Wright took a stroll round the back of Liathach, through Coire Dubh Mor and Coire Mhic Nobaill. With time to spare they detoured round for a view of the Triple Buttress of Coire Mhic Fhearchair. Ray Harron, Bill Lindsay, Wednesday Lawson, Jaun nighter Whitelock, Jenny Graham, Malcolm Campbell, Ian Morrison and David Brown Douglas headed for Beinn Alligin, via the Horns. They followed the excellent path up the east side of Abhinn Coire Mhic Nobaill before…
2013 Club Ceilidh
A great evening was had by all at the annual Moray Mountaineering Club Ceilidh. The event was well attended, with over 100 members and guests regularly filling the floor. Buskoe Sike were superb, encouraging everyone onto the floor from the first dance. Jake announced the raffle winners with usual banter – one prize was even won by ‘God’. A big thanks to everyone on the Committee who made this enjoyable event happen and thanks to everyone who came along to make the night a success. A few photos follow.
February 2012 Weekend Meet Report: Glen Etive
Fourteen members successfully completed the first challenge – finding the Inbhirfhaolain hut in the dark; not an easy task for first-timers. Saturday was dry with great views and lovely snow – a meteorological phenomenon not seen in Glen Etive since the days of General Wade. Folk headed off in all directions. Rachel Higgins and her two sherpas, Dave (two nights, one walk) Whitelock and Malcolm Campbell, packed their winter mountaineering kit (waders and a snorkel) and headed up Ben Starav. The day started with the traditional bog trot, but this soon gave way to snow. With ice axes at the ready they ascended the fantastic ridge that leads all the…