Eleven members joined the MMC party at the lovely bunkhouse at Strontian in Ardgour. Well actually the partying was somewhat curtailed by the many adventures inspired by the good weather. Allan Duncan, Jake oh-my-back (and knees) Lee and Fiona Duncan went up to Drum Tarsuinn via the lovely Resourie bothy. John Henderson had a four day weekend crammed full of adventures to some less visited Grahams (err…that means a long walk-in through bog, heather, rocks…etc). Graeme Morrison and Penny TWD joined him for Saturday’s outing. Dan Moysey and Illona Morrice went up Garbh Bheinn via the excellent Pinnacle Ridge – this is the route for anyone fond of “exciting” scrambling. …
May 2011 Bus Meet Report: Glenfinnan
In spite of knowing the weather forecast, 17 members and four guests set out for Glenfinnan. The forecast said it would rain all day – it rained all day! Nevertheless “fun” was had. The wider world must wonder at claim’s such as Bill’s to have done two Munros “in atrocious weather” while still managing to have “a good day out”. First off the bus was George Herraghty who went Graham hunting in the mist. (They were on Gulvain, George!) Heading off from Fassfern he happened across Meall Onfhaidh and Aodann Chleireig – it is probably stretching a point to suggest that he appreciated the opportunity that the weather gave…
June 2011 Bus Meet: Linn of Dee – Cairngorm Traverse
Sunday, 19th June 2011 O.S.Map(s): 36,43 Est. time of arrival (Linn of Dee): 10.00 am Time of departure (Cairngorm Ski Area): 18.00 pm Leave Elgin: 7.00am NB: The bus will be picking up in Elgin and Forres only. Members from Nairn and Inverness can either make their way to Forres for the 07.20 pickup, or meet the bus in Grantown. The classic traverse is back! There is something for everyone here: Munros, climbing opportunities and a low level walk through the Lairig Ghru. There are more Munros than you can shake a walking pole at and the young and extremely young fit might even consider a round of all the…
May Weekend Meet Report: Harris
29th April – 2nd May 2011 Ella Grant and Drumond Beattie, being the hardy souls they are, went up the small hill behind Tarbert, Giolabhal Glas. Of course while all this fun was being had, some of us were witnessing constitutional history in the making, as our employers wouldn’t let us have the day off because two posh kids were getting wed. Saturday dawned as truly stunning as Friday had been and the MMC were over North Harris like a rash. Drummond, Ella, Ros, Corinne, and Val did the An Clisearn horseshoe and I think Sheila, Imke, Graeme and Joe did the same thing the other way round, but they…
June 2011 Weekend Meet: Strontian * CHANGE OF VENUE *
Sat 4/Sun 5 June 2011 *** NB: NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE! *** The June weekend meet will not now be to Coigach, as previously advertised, but to Strontian. Accomodation: Ariundle Bunkhouse, Strontian, Ardgour (Website) Attractions: lots of Corbetts, climbing (Garbh Bheinn, Ardnamuchan), Ardnamuchan Point lighthouse beaches…and much more. OS Maps: 40/41/47. We have booked accommodation for 12 people. Anyone wishing to book onto this meet should let Jake Lee know ASAP, as we will need to confirm with the bunkhouse that we have filled the spaces. Contact Jake Lee by email Cost £15 pppn
May 2011 Bus Meet: Glenfinnan
Sunday, 15th May 2011 O.S.Map(s): 40, 41 Est. time of arrival: 10.00 am Time of departure: 18.00 pm Leave Elgin: 7.00am Harry Potter and Bonnie Prince Charlie country. Oh, and there are some fine hills as well… The Munros are Sgurr Thuilm and Sgurr nan Coireachean, which form a magnificent horseshoe and a big mountain day. The remote Gulvain is reached via Gleann Fionnlaide, another long, but fine day out. Depending on demand, the bus can either park at the monument at Glenfinnan, or continue west to Lochailort and remain there for the rest of the day, departing at 6.00 pm. This allows the Corbetts Rois-bheinn, Sgurr na Ba Glaise…
April 2011 Bus Meet Report: Laggan
Sunday, 17th April 2011 Despite a very favourable weather report, there were a mere 24 members on this Bus meet. The day was warm with little wind and a thin veil of cloud was just covering the tops of the big Nevis range hills in the distance. A good spring day, and the start of the serious hill walking season!! This Laggan/Spean Bridge road is a very convenient route for dropping off and collecting people, without, unfortunately, the option of walking to a Pub! First off the Bus at Aberarder Lodge was Ray Harron (with all his mates!). He walked up to the trig point on Carn Dubh, and then…
April 2011 Weekend Meet Report: Torridon
Sat 2nd – Sun 3rd April A perennial favourite, the Ling Hut was full to over-flowing with a few desperate stragglers even consigned to the distant car park. A foul Friday night with a fouler forecast for the next day, saw our assorted band huddled in the storm-battered hut, muttering grimly about low-level routes and alternative days out. And so it was, after a start that was more Alpen than Alpine, and with far too much credence given to the weather guess, various parties set out. Evelyne Droege, who was in the area for a few days, decided to take a little time out to smell the flowers, and visited…
April 2011 Bus Meet: Laggan
Laggan – Sunday, 17th April 2011 O.S.Map(s): 34, 41, 42 Bus Stop: Laggan Dam Est. time of arrival: 9.45am Time of departure: 17.00pm Leave Elgin: 7.00am The bus will park at Laggan Dam for the day but can go on to Fersit if required in order to access the circuit of Stob Coire Sgriodain and Chno Dearg. To the north of the dam lies Beinn Teallach and Beinn a’ Chaorainn. Getting off the bus at Aberarder for Creag Meagaidh is always a popular choice on this meet, it can be climbed via the path going up to the “window” or as part of a high level walk over Carn Liath and…
March 2011 Bus Meet Report: Mullardoch
Following the shore on the north side of the loch, Dave Whitelock, Tish Richford, Kath Taylor, Bob Litster, Frances Brittain and James Chitty headed up the steep heathery slope of Mullarch na Maoile. They then headed north up the snowy ridge of Carn nan Gabhor at 992. A strong buffeting wind now greeted them as they made their way northwest to Bealach na Cloiche Duibhe 796. On reaching the bealach they continued up the increasingly steep northwest ridge of Sgurr Lapaich in waist deep snow. The decision had already been taken to return to the bealach, as the wind proved far too strong to continue on over to Sgurr nan…