Please note the definite theme here of cakes, cafés and butties…..!! JohnH Hoped to repeat the 1959 walk of former member Keith Work, and walk to the Cairngorm summit from Aviemore! Unfortunately getting soaked on the first part of the walk to the Cairngorm Car Park (3hrs) prevented the completion of the attempt. Will try again in better weather. BillL As above but in reverse – not that I walked backwards – that would be too risky – no, from car park to fleshpots of Aviemore. Had hours to kill so God Bless Charity Shops. Walked round Loch Morlich – my only achievement!! JoeG Plan 1 was ski-ing but terrible…

Ascending Beinn Alligin, February 2013 Bus Meet Sunday 16th February 2014 O.S.Map(s): 19/24/25 Est. time of arrival: 9.45 am Time of departure: 16.30 pm Leave Elgin: 7.00 am The bus will park for the day in the Alligin car park by Coire Mhic Nobuil. Torridon is a perennial favourite popular with both walkers and climbers. With a great range of magnificent hills, the choice is endless. If we get a clear day, like in February 2013, the views will be marvellous so don’t forget your camera! The bus should arrive at Kinlochewe by 9.30am giving time to tackle Slioch, a considerable day out with the reward of a pub finish. Beinn Eighe, or parts…

On Sunday 15th December, thirty-three Club members attended the Bus Meet to Glen Affric. Prior to heading to Glen Affric there was some discussion on the bus about potentially changing the meet destination, as the MWIS North-West Highlands forecast was suggesting gusts to 120mph i.e. hurricane force  !  We agreed to stick with Glen Affric as planned; a good decision as the wind appeared to be weaker than forecast (at least it was at lower levels). On arrival at the Dog Falls car park, thirty of the thirty-three aboard disembarked to undertake a variety of low-level walks. George and Don were next to leave the bus to undertake an ascent…

Sunday 19th January 2014 OS Map: 36 Bus Stop: Coire Cas car park Arrival Time: 09:30 Departure Time: 17:00 Leave Elgin: 07:00 We are heading back to Cairngorm again this January and Sandy Murray and Ray Harron have kindly offered to do some Winter skills with those who wish to take part. A number of topics will be covered including the use of ice axe and crampons. Ice axe, crampons and helmet will be required, as well as your usual Winter walking gear. The Ptarmigan restaurant may be visited, so bring along some money for tea and cake. If you would like to take part in Winter skills, please contact…

Graeme Sgurr a’Gharaidh – Dropped off bus at Tullich, boggy path up to Bealach a’ Ghlas-Chnoic. Ascended steep rock and grass to summit, clear views to West. Sleet showers made for a quick descent. Ken Not sure where Ken went but he spotted an eagle and a dipper!! Joe (Wordsworth) Glennie I wandered lonely as a cloud, o’er stone and heathery bit, The clag and mist were all about, I couldna see Jack Shit, The path descended into mud, slippery, slimy, sleekit My flask spilled coffee everywhere, my sack is wet and reekit Up and down I trudged along, up and down again, And all at once upon some snow,…

Sunday 15th December 2013 O.S. Map(s): 25 Est. time of arrival: 9.30 Time of departure: 15.45 (Don’t be late!) Leave Elgin: 7.00 Glen Affric is one of the finest glens in Scotland and has big remote hills on high winding ridges. The first two Munros, Toll Creagach and Tom a’ Choinich are a good combination and offer superb views of Loch Mullardoch. The next two Munros, Mam Sodhail and Carn Eighe also make a good pairing but may just be out of reach, except for the very fleetest of foot, at this time of year. In the event of bad weather there are pleasant low level walks around Loch Affric…

On Sunday 20th October, twenty-one Club members and guests attended the Bus Meet to Glenfinnan. After picking up members and guests in Elgin, Forres and Inverness, the bus continued down the A82 and then along the A830. Seven stops were made along the A830 dropping-off members at the starting points of various hills. The weather forecast turned out to be much better than originally anticipated with blue skies, great visibility and cloud-free hills throughout much of the day. First to disembark, at Drumsallie, were Malcolm, Bill and David. Good weather was had up to 800m then it was into hill-cloud with restricted views of nearby hills. Three ptarmigan and raven were seen…

An Ruadh Stac Sunday 17 November 2013 O.S. Maps: 24, 25 Est. time of arrival: 9:15am Time of departure: 6.00pm Leave Elgin: 7am The bus will go past the Achnasheen junction and travel down the A896 to park up for the day at Coulags (OS 25, GR962452). On the way members can be dropped off in Glen Carron for an ascent of Moruisg and Sgurr nan Ceannaichean. At Craig for ascents of Sgurr Choinnich and Sgurr a’Chaorachain, Maoile Lunndaidh, Sgurr na Feartaig and/or Beinn Tharsuinn. At Achnashellach for ascents of Sgorr Ruadh and Beinn Liath Mhor or Fuar Tholl. At Coulags for ascents of An Ruadh-stac and/or Maol Chean Dearg…

Weather forecast: persistent rain, risk of lightning, winds 50-60mph with gusts to 80mph, admittedly not an ideal outlook for a Club Bus Meet however the Moray Mountaineers are a hardy bunch. Despite the dire forecast, eighteen members and guests embarked from Elgin, Forres, Nairn and Inverness (not to mention Inverurie, Foggie and Buckie) to do battle with the elements. As the coach eventually progressed along Loch Garry towards Loch Quoich, the weather didn’t look too bad. Could the forecast be wrong? Well as it turns out, yes and no! The wind was not as strong as forecast, there was no lightning but the rain could only be described as a…

Loch Shiel and the Glenfinnan Viaduct from Beinn an Tuim Sunday 20th October 2013 O.S. Map: 40 Est. time of arrival: 10.00 Est. time of departure: 18.00 Leave Elgin: 07.00 For this bus meet, the Moray Mountaineering Club return to Bonnie Prince Charlie and Harry Potter country. As well as the Glenfinnan monument and viaduct there are also shed loads of fantastic hills located here. If Munros are currently your thing you may wish to undertake the magnificent horseshoe of Sgurr Thuilm and Sgurr nan Coireachean. Alternatively, Gulvain can be reached via Gleann Fionnlaide. If your current focus is Corbetts, there are at least nine that can be undertaken from, or nearby to,…