The July Bus meet will again be changed to a car meet, due to an historically low turnout of members at this time of year. The venue on Sunday 17 July will be Glen Strathfarrar, which for those who have not been to this area before, is the Glen west of Struy on the A831 (buses are not allowed access to this Glen). You can get to Struy either via Beauly to the north or Drumnadrochit/Cannich to the south. 1/2km west of Struy Bridge is a locked gate at Inchmore and car owners give their details to the gatekeeper at the cottage before being allowed to proceed up the Glen…
Membership
Dear All, Just a reminder that membership fees for 2011/2012 are now due! However, if you are a complete newcomer to the club you are most welcome to come along to any of our meets as a guest at first. Fees are still £25 and cheques (made payable to MMC) should be sent to John Henderson – please see latest club newsletter for address or contact John via email: johnhenderson628@btinternet.com Many thanks Jenny
June 2011 Bus Meet Report: Linn of Dee – Cairngorm Traverse
Thirty-five thoroughbreds raced out of the Linn of Dee car park, heading north towards Corrie Cas and the Sugar Bowl car parks. They were briefly corralled at Derry Lodge before stampeding in various directions. John Henderson, Drummond Beattie, Ella Grant, Ray Newell, Craig Coull and John Leonard made their way to the junction of Glen Luibeg and the Lairig Ghru. They continued on over the Munro, Carn a’ Mhaim, and then up the rocky southern approach to Ben Macdui. Great weather for the first part of the walk deteriorated to light rain as they made their way down the tourist path to the car park – a smidgen before 6pm. …
July 2011 Weekend Meet: Glen Shee
Venue: Blackwater Outdoor Centre, Glen Shee Location: A few kilometres north of the B950/A93 junction Cost: Up to £30 per person for the weekend. Facilities: Equipped kitchen, bedding provided. What to do: This is an ideal location for the Glen Shee ski “resort”, but unless there is an unseasonal snowfall, you might want to consider alternatives such as some of many munros in the area. NB: Jake is away climbing Corbetts in Boliva for the next few weeks so contact Daniel Moysey for next month’s weekend meet. d.moysey@yahoo.co.uk
June 2011 Weekend Meet Report: Strontian
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…