Sunday, 15th February 2009 First off the bus, Rob Murray walked round Loch Fannich to the back of Fionn Bheinn. The lack of snow made for a fairly easy ascent and Rob soon found himself enjoying the comforts of the Ledgowan Hotel where he met John Henderson, Tish Richford and Linda Smith (welcome back Linda!) who had been up the same hill that day. “Tough day out!” commented John Henderson, as he enjoyed a cup of tea and scone sitting in front of the lovely log fire. This was the reward that both parties could look forward to as they made their way up Fionn Bheinn. The descent was leisurely…
J Alister Sword Mountain Photography Awards 2009: Voting Open
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February Indoor Meet: Wild Land in Scotland – CANCELLED
Thursday 19th February 2009 This meet has had to be cancelled. We hope to be able to rearrange it next season.
January 2009 Bus Meet Report: Fannaichs
Sunday, 18th January 2009 Despite a horrendous forecast for gales and snow, 21 members and guests jumped on the bus and bravely headed for the Fannaichs. The first challenge of the day was to get there: The untreated road made for a difficult bus journey from Inverness to the final drop off point at Loch a’Bhraoin. First off the bus, Graham Milton and Rob Murray headed for 787m high Corbett Beinn a’ Chaisteil. They walked the long snowed-up track by the side of Loch Vaich. Considerable powder made for a demanding day, however there was no real wind problem despite the forecast. At the summit, they found the wind chill…
J Alister Sword Memorial Photography Awards 2009
As previously announced in the Newsletter, we are launching a new photography competition and prize in memory of Alister Sword, a longstanding member and former President of the MMC, who passed away in 2007. Entries are now being posted on the MMC Flickr page as they come in and voting will take place online between 11 February – 10 March 2009. Details of how to vote will follow. Meantime, the deadline for entries is 10 February, so send your photos in to this email address now! The Rules Entering 1. Participation is open to current members of the Moray Mountaineering Club only. 2. There will be 2 categories: a. …
February 2009 Bus Meet: Achnashellach
Sunday, 15 February 2009 O.S.Map(s): 24, 25 Est. time of arrival: 9.15 am Time of departure: 17.00 pm Leave Elgin: 7.00 am The majestic corries and peaks of Achnashellach never fail to impress. The usual starting point is from the layby on the A890 opposite the private road to Achnashellach train station, continuing on into Coire Lair. This gives access to Fuar Tholl (Corbett) and Sgorr Ruadh (Munro) to the left of the coire, and Beinn Liath Mhor (Munro) to the right. Another option is Maol Chean Dearg (Munro), starting from a point further west along the A890 at Coulags. Please remember that this could be an undertaking in full…
Douglas Adam
Members will be saddened to learn of the death of Dougie Adam, who passed away suddenly on Christmas Eve. Our condolences go to his family and friends.
January 2009 Indoor Meet: New Twists for Old Hills
Thursday, 22nd January, 8.00-10.00 pm, Glen Moray Distillery, Bruceland Rd, Elgin Avid readers of Scottish Mountaineer will have noticed the excellent articles by David Jarman about alternative routes up familiar hills and seeing a completely different perspective. Forget the guide books, discard the usual well trodden routes, the camel line of hill bashers and get that adrenalin fix without any extra mileage. David will provide an insight into new routes for Ledi, Fhada, Ghlo, Mullach and other out of the way routes. You can get an idea of the theme by looking at issues 36, 37, 39 and 40 of Scottish Mountaineer, but better still, come along for the real…
February 2009 Weekend Meet: Ballachulish
Sat 7th – Sun 8th February 2009 O.S.Map(s): 41/50 Accommodation: Village Hall Cost: £5.00 pppn Facilities: Fully equipped kitchen, showers etc., but bring sleeping bags and sleeping mats Ballachulish is ideally located on the main A82 midway between Fort William and Glen Coe and is therefore a convenient base to explore the scores of hills in the Lochaber area, often dubbed Scotland’s Outdoor Capital. The nearest hills are the duo of Beinn a’Bheithir and Sgorr Dhonuil, aka the Ballachulish Horsehoe, a great day out. Climbers will also be keeping their fingers crossed that something will come into nick, as this area is winter climbing heaven. Book now with Dave Galloway…
January 2009 Bus Meet: Fannaichs
Sunday, 18th January 2009 O.S.Map(s): 19/20/21 Est. time of arrival: 9.30 am Time of departure: 16.30 pm Leave Elgin: 7.00 am The first Bus Meet of the New Year takes us to the popular Fannaichs area, which has a splendid wilderness quality to it despite the proximity to the Garve/Ullapool road. The numerous options allow shorter days searching out the Corbetts of Beinn a! Chaisteal, Beinn Laith Mhor a! Ghiubhais Li, Beinn Enaiglair and Creag Rainich, which can be reached from the Lochavroan Bothy. Then there are the Beinn Dearg group of Munros with Am Faochagach on the east side of Loch Glascarnoch and another group of 4 Munros on…