Despite a dreadful weather forecast, 24 members turned up for the classic Cairngorm traverse from Linn of Dee. All attending parties agreed that conditions were actually better than expected: the lack of rain was a bonus and the mist, clag and cloud failed to spoil the general good mood. John Henderson, Andy Taylor, Graeme Morrison, Jan Petersen and Peter Miller first headed off for Corrour bothy. From there, Pete made his way through the Lairig Ghru in “spooky, Sherlock Holmes” type mist. Graeme and Jan went up the Devil’s Point whilst Andy and John progressed towards Cairn Toul. After catching up, all four completed Angel’s Peak and Braeriach before the…

First off the bus, Graeme Morrison traversed the Grey Corries from Spean Bridge. He reached the first top wearing shorts and T shirt but found his summer spirit tamed by most inclement snow showers! Very quickly, he was back to wearing everything he had available and made good progress along the ridge. He even bagged the last top Sgorr Choinich Beag before heading for the low level path. Further down the road, a climbing party consisting of Ali Erginsoy, Joe Glennie, Jake Lee and Illona Morrice, set off from the Golf Course with the intention of going up Castle Ridge, a plan they had to abandon as the rock was…