Lagangarbh is always a popular location and despite the rather wintry weather in Moray during the preceding week, twelve members arrived. There was much less snow in the west than in Moray, but nonetheless full winter conditions still prevailed at any significant altitude. Joe Glennie and Jake Lee set off with the ambitious goal of a winter ascent of Curved Ridge. The conditions were “not ideal” – it took two pitches just to get to the foot of the route! A bit of faff later and the daylight was fading. Realising that the route will be there another day, they returned to the hut for some cask strength refreshment. Graeme…
December 2010 Bus Meet and Xmas Dinner: Achnashellach
Achnashellach – Sunday, 19th December 2010 O.S.Map(s): 25 Bus Stop: Coulags [OS 25, GR962452] Est. time of arrival: 9.00am Time of departure: 4.30pm Leave Elgin: 7.00am Achnashellach, Photo: Ray Newell If at first you don’t succeed, try try again!The Christmas meet and dinner is a repeat of last year’s event, which had to be aborted due to a bit of snow (!) Once again, the Xmas bus will go past the Achnasheen junction (and the Ledgowan Hotel) and travel down the A896 to park up for the day at the Coulags (OS 25, GR962452). On the way it will pass Craig/Achnashellach Rail Station to drop off those heading for the…
November 2010 Bus Meet Report: Drumochter
Sunday, 21 November 2010 What a good attendance this month for our mammoth trip to Drumochter. Thirty -seven stout mountaineers made the effort and were rewarded with… well, let’s find out! Brian Frazer and Bob Weeks (The ‘Hare’ee Trekkers) teamed up to tackle Meall na Leitreach and the Sow of Atholl. “We spotted seven hares in their winter coats,” Bob exclaimed!!! As expected the weather was clear to the south of the pass, although there was some low cloud on Meall na Leitreach, but they managed to find a sunny spot for lunch. They then went on to attempt the traverse of the Sow of Atholl (Meall an Dobharchain), via…
December 2010 Weekend Meet: Glen Coe **FULL**
Sat 4th– Sun 5th December 2010 O.S.Map(s): 41 Lagangarbh Hut in Glen Coe, with the Buachaille Etive Mor behind Accommodation: Lagangarbh Hut, Glen Coe, Grid Ref NN 221 560. 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. The hut is very comfortable and has electric cooking, lighting and heating. I don’t think it has a log fire so it’s probably…
November 2010 Weekend Meet Report: Tyndrum
Sat 6th – Sun 7th November 2010 Tyndrum is a fantastic venue with dozens of great hills within easy reach. Spurred on by this thought, everyone was up and away early on Saturday morning. Evelyn Droege, Ray Harron, Oliver Galloway, Hannah McIntosh and Dave Galloway went up Beinn a’ Chreachain and Beinn Achaladair – two of the Bridge of Orchy hills. The going was a bit boggy at the start, but the ridge between the two Munros was good. The rather cold mist enveloping the summits called for some careful navigation (i.e. time to get the GPS out). Colin Cowie set out on his own to conquer Beinn Narnain; one…
November 2010 Bus Meet: Drumochter
Drumochter – Sunday, 21 November 2010 O.S.Map(s): 35, 42 Bus Stop: Balsporran Est. time of arrival: 9.30am Time of departure: 17.30pm Leave Elgin: 7.00am As in previous years the bus will divert off the A9 through Kingussie and Newtonmore to Dalnaspidel, allowing access to hills as far south as Beinn Udlamain and Sgairneach Mhor, before rejoining the A9 again and parking up at Balsporran for the day. To the east are Carn na Caim, A’Bhuidheanach Bheag and Meall Chuaich. The Fara, a Corbett on the north side of Loch Ericht could also be worth a thought. Contact Dave Whitelock by email by the evening of Thursday, 18th November at the…
New Year Meet: Kinlochleven
Fri 31st Dec 2010 – Mon 3rd Jan 2011 Accommodation: West Highland Lodge, Kinlcohleven (Website) Cost: £60 for three nights Facilities: The bunkhouse has 8 rooms, each with 4 bunks. Fully equipped self-catering kitchen, dining/tv lounge, drying room, two sitting areas, Ladies & Gents showers toilets etc. Celebrate Hogmanay in the company of fellow Moray mountaineers! West Highland Lodge is perched above the superbly located village of Kinlochleven in the heart of Lochaber. The New Year Meet is open to all MMC members and we have secured exclusive use of the accommodation. As in previous years, this is likely to be a very popular event, so early booking is strongly…
October 2010 Bus Meet Report: Loch Quoich – Glenshiel Traverse
Sunday, 17th October 2010 26 folk got on the bus in spite of a dire weather forecast, which unfortunately was correct. Plans were laid, and the mood was defiant. Kathy, Natasha Lilly, Kath Taylor, George Sim and Illona opted for the easy option of following the path from Albeithe over the bealach to Glenhiel where the bus was to be waiting at the Forcan ridge car park. They lost George, then lost the path, but luckily made it over the bealach anyhow. Here they were overtaken by Graeme Bartlett, who had walked over Kinlochhourn and taken the path to Glenshiel from there. George did turn up at the bus! A…
November 2010 Weekend Meet: Tyndrum
Sat 6th – Sun 7th November 2010 O.S.Map(s): 50 Accommodation: “By thy Way” Hostel (Website) Cost: TBC but around £15.00 pppn Facilities: Bed linen, fully equipped kitchen, showers etc. An excellent location close to the hills around Crianlarich and even Glencoe is within striking distance. The owners of the hostel reckon there are 50 Munros within a 20 mile radius of By the Way. (Click here for more info on the hills.) Book now with Dan Moysey by email
October 2010 Weekend Meet Report: Durness
Sat 2nd – Sun 3rd October 2010 Eleven members and one canine guest arrived at the Lazy Crofter Bunkhouse in Durness. Saturday was a lovely sunny day, albeit a bit windy at higher levels. Four groups headed off in different directions to explore the delights of the northern highlands. Graeme Morrison and Penny went up a couple of Grahams, including Ben Stack. Dave Galloway and Ray Harron set off at “o-nine hundred hours” towards their target of Cranstackie and its neighbour Beinn Spionnaidh – mission accomplished (with some fine views towards Ben Loyal and Ben Hope as a bonus). Bob MacDonald, Alan Duncan and Dave McLean took the scenic road…