New for 2023, we have introduced the ability to enter a nomination for the President’s Award and Golden Boot all year round. The winners will be announced at the AGM and awards presented at the Christmas Meet. You are welcome to nominate as many times as you wish up until the closing date (date TBC). Every year, the Club presents awards and recognises the achievements of our members. As mountaineers, we know that reaching the summit of a peak is not the only measure of success. We also recognize the importance of community, safety, and stewardship in our sport. That is why we have created this awards section to recognise…

The Ascent of Rum Doodle is a satirical novel by W. E. Bowman, first published in 1956. The book is a parody of the classic mountaineering literature of the early 20th century, particularly the works of W. H. Murray and Eric Shipton. The story follows the exploits of the fictitious mountaineer, Binder, as he leads a team of amateur climbers on an expedition to climb the mythical mountain, Rum Doodle. The team encounters a series of hilarious mishaps and obstacles on their journey, including getting lost, battling altitude sickness, and dealing with eccentric team members. The book is known for its comedic and absurd style, and has become a cult…

This year’s J. Alister Sword Mountain Photography Competition is underway! There are two separate competitions – Scottish and Non-Scottish. The competition is open to members of the Moray Mountaineering Club. Members may submit up to two photos to each category. If a photo contains people please ask their permission before submitting it. Photos submitted to the Scottish competition will be automatically considered for the 2023 MMC calendar. Winners of each competition receive a beautiful trophy made by local sculptor and former MMC President Illona Morrice to keep for the year and engraved with their name. To enter the competition please submit photos, with a caption to moraymountaineeringclub@gmail.com by Wednesday 21st September.  Photos will…

202215 January. Indoor Climbing Meet – Transition Aberdeen16 January. Car Meet – Location to be determined in week leading up to Sunday. 22 January. Night Navigation Training – Cabrach. 4 & 5 (nights of) Feb.  MMC Weekend Meet.  Ballachulish, Alex Macintyre Memorial Hut.  Details to follow 13 Feb. Car Meet – Location to be determined in week leading up to Sunday. 19 & 20 Feb.  Winter Skills, Cairngorms.  Details to follow. 4 & 5 (nights of) March. MMC Weekend Meet.  Strawberry Cottage.  Details to follow.20 March. Car Meet – Location to be determined in week leading up to Sunday.  1 & 2 (nights of) April.  MMC Weekend Meet.  Dundonnell, The Smiddy. Details to follow.24 April. Car Meet –…

There will be a night navigation training event on Sat 22 Jan.  Start at 1pm and finish around 8pm. There will be some theory (and tea and cake) at my house in Dufftown.  This will be followed by some group practice on the Cabrach Moor as it gets dark (and darker).  Bonus is a great night sky out there usually. No previous experience necessary.  No cost.  On the day you will need normal hill gear and map case and compass.  We will supply the map. If you have any questions or wish to attend please let me know by email ajeffs23@yahoo.co.uk Thanks Alistair