A copy of the 1971 Club Journal has now been digitised and is available online – download here. Please note that this journal is circa 20Mb, so it may take a minute or two to download depending on your internet bandwidth. Thanks to Dan for digitising this one.
April 2012 Weekend Meet Report: Crianlarich
After sampling the delights of the South-West (no, not Cornwall, Pembroke or even Galloway, but the Rough Bounds of Argyll) the Moray Mountaineering Club surged ever southwards in its pursuit of those components of a grand weekend which we all crave. And so folk gradually arrived at the Ochils Mountaineering Club’s cottage by Crianlarich. Some chose to visit the bar at the Ben More Hotel, while others decided to sample the various ales, gins, wines, ciders or whatever other drink of choice had been brought with them… cup of tea anyone…? The last of the stragglers arrived and the pub-bound people returned and a good traditional sociable club evening was…
Craigdon Club Discount Night
Craigdon Club Discount Night – INVERURIE AND INVERNESS Thursday 30th May 5.30pm – 7pm You are cordially invited to our Club Discount Night being held on Thursday 30th May. The night will run from 5.30pm until 7pm. As usual you will receive 20% discount off all full price items*. If you wish to try on a pair of boots it is advisable to come in prior to the evening so that we can provide our complete fit service for you and avoid a rugby scrum on the night. All club members and friends, who may be interested, are invited. *Unfortunately we are unable to discount GPS and Suunto, publications and…
June Weekend Meet: Ariundle Bunkhouse, Strontian
***** STRONTIAN MEET NOW CHANGED FROM JULY TO JUNE ***** Date: 8th/9th June 2013 Venue: Ariundle Bunkhouse Location: Facilities: There are two bunk bed rooms upstairs each with their own private facilities. Linen is supplied with the exception of towels. Breakfast can be provided in the tea room or kitchen facilities are available in the Bunkhouse. The bar in the restaurant is always available for accommodation users regardless of table bookings. Cost: TBC Nearby hills: No Munros but plenty of quality Corbetts, Grahams and Marilyns in Ardgour, Sunart, Moidart, Morvern and Ardnamuchan. If you are desperate for a Munro tick, you could drive the short distance to Lochaline and take the ferry…
Visual Aid – Climb Zodiac
Steve Bate is 35 and visually impaired. In June 2013 Steve will attempt to Solo Climb El Capitan in the Yosemite Valley, America. Steve is raising money for North East Sensory Services and awareness about Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). North East Sensory Services is an Aberdeen-based charity providing emotional and practical support to any one affected by a Sight or Hearing loss in the North-East. NESS provide a wide range of services to improve the lives of Blind & Deaf people. NESS welcome your support to help them achieve this! Zodiac is a route to the right on this photo Moray Mountaineering Club members were fortunate to receive a slideshow from…
Montane Discount
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…