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Last updated: 09/02/12

 

Jan - Mar 2012 Apr - Jun 2012 Jul - Sept 2012 Oct - Dec 2012

The Cairngorm Club Calendar of Events

Day Meets Climbing Meets Indoor/Social Meets
Weekend Meets Mid-Week Walks Other

Jan - Mar 2012
11 Feb Sat Saturday morning Climbing @ Transition Extreme contact Chris Wilson or Eddie Alaszewski for more details.
14 Feb Tue Indoor Climbing at RGU (James Hirst)
17 Feb Fri - Sat nights Strathspey Mountain Hostel, Newtonmore (Marj Ewan) A first visit for the Club to this hostel which is situated within easy reach of Drumochter and Loch Laggan Munros. Something for everyone in the area including ski-ing at Aonach Mor and Cairngorm which are not too far away. To book, contact Marj Ewan
18 Feb Sat Saturday morning Climbing @ Transition Extreme contact Chris Wilson or Eddie Alaszewski for more details.
21 Feb Tue Indoor Climbing at Transition Extreme (James Hirst)
25 Feb Sat Angus Sports Climbing – Kirrie Hill (good weather option) Avertical World, Dundee (bad weather option ) contact James Hirst for more details
23 Feb Thur Sands of Forvie (9am; 38; P: Brian Davey)
28 Feb Tue Indoor Climbing at RGU (James Hirst)
3 Mar Sat Saturday morning Climbing @ Transition Extreme contact Chris Wilson or Eddie Alaszewski for more details.
4 Mar Sun

Schiehallion - (Derek Beverley) The President’s Party intend to traverse from Braes of Foss Car Park over the hill making for Kinloch Rannoch where the mini-bus will be waiting at close of day. There is another fine hill above Kinloch Rannoch and other walks which may be of interest and as always you may get off the mini-bus before the main drop-off point.  Derek Beverley

6 Mar Tue Indoor Climbing at Transition Extreme (James Hirst)
7 Mar Wed Glyn Jones - Balmoral Estate and the work of the Balmoral Ranger Service (Anne Pinches)
10 Mar Sat Saturday morning Climbing @ Transition Extreme contact Chris Wilson or Eddie Alaszewski for more details.
13 Mar Tue Indoor Climbing at RGU (James Hirst)
16 Mar Fri - Sat nights By the Way Hostel, Tyndrum (Marj Ewan) This location allows days of climbing at either Arrochar or Glen Coe as well as loads of Munros and Corbetts or walking parts of the west Highland Way, cycling or canoeing. To book, contact Marj Ewan
17 Mar Sat Saturday morning Climbing @ Transition Extreme contact Chris Wilson or Eddie Alaszewski for more details.
20 Mar Tue Indoor Climbing at Transition Extreme (James Hirst)
24 Mar Sat Angus Sports Climbing – Arbroath Sea Cliffs (good weather option) Avertical World, Dundee (bad weather option) contact James Hirst for more details.
27 Mar Tue Indoor Climbing at RGU (James Hirst)
29 Mar Thur Loch Kinord (9am; 37; K; Mike Forsyth)

Apr - Jun 2012
3 Apr Tue Indoor Climbing at Transition Extreme (James Hirst)
8 Apr Sun

Glen Prosen to Glen Clova (Derek Beverley) This is the third joint meeting with the Stocket Hillwalking Club. The President’s Party will follow the Kilbo path to the high point then take in Mayar and Dreish before heading east over Hill of Strone and Carn Inks and from the bealach before Cairn of Barns will drop down the corrie to the Clova Hotel. Other options are available from Glen Prosen and the bus will go directly to the Clova Hotel after dropping there, enabling walks in Glen Clova and above or to Corrie Fee. To book, contact Derek Beverley

10 Apr Tue **** Outdoor Climbing Season Starts Tonight ****
Black Rock Gulch (NE Outcrops Guidebook  p64) (Eddie Alaszewski)
13 Apr Fri - Sat nights SMC Naismith Hut, Elphin (Ken Thomson)

This year, eight places – the maximum possible – have been booked at the SMC hut at Elphin, which is on the A835 about 20 miles north of Ullapool.

As it says on the hut’s website, “there are many superb hills within easy reach of this hut; Ben Mor Coigach, Stac Pollaidh, Cul Beag & Cul Mor, Suilven, Quinag and many more”. These are all on OS map 15 (hut at NC 2161 1183), and more Munros and Corbetts

are on adjacent sheets.

Bookings will be confirmed on receipt of payment of £16 for the 2 nights (Friday & Saturday). Additional nights may be available from Andrew Tibbs via naismith@smc.org.uk. A communal meal – probably pasta in nature – will be arranged on the Saturday night; intending participants should add £5 for this, making £21 in total. To book, contact Ken Thomson

17 Apr Tue The Humpback (NE Outcrops Guidebook p61) (John Marsden)
24 Apr Tue Alan's Cliff (NE Outcrops Guidebook p58) (Marianne Brian)
26 Apr Thur Creag Bhalg (9am; 43; K; James Friend)
28 Apr Sat Climbing Coordinators Improvised Rescue Course with Pete Hill (James Hirst)
1 May Tue Portlethen Bouldering (& BBQ) (NE Outcrops Guidebook p136) (Dave Ogden)
4 May Fri - Sun nights Drinishader, Harris (Jim Bryce) A chance to visit the truly amazing Outer Hebrides. Beautiful scenery, lovely white sandy beaches, azure blue seas dotted with islands, rugged hills, stunning sunsets, vibrant birdlife and friendly people. To book, contact Jim Bryce
8 May Tue Clashrodney – Causeway (NE Outcrops Guidebook p102) (Chris Wilson)
11 May Fri - Sat nights Reiff (Am Fuaran Bar campsite) (Northern Highlands North Guidebook p127) (James Hirst)
13 May Sun

Ben Wyvis (Judy Middleton A return to this fine hill northwest of Inverness. Ben Wyvis gives a fine high ridge walk or the Corbett Little Wyvis can also be attempted from the start point. To book, contact Judy Middleton

15 May Tue Miekle Partans (NE Outcrops Guidebook p222) (Marjory Ewan)
22 May Tue Newtonhill North (NE Outcrops Guidebook p181) (James Richardson)
29 May Tue Floors Craig (NE Outcrops Guidebook p166) (Eddie Alaszewski)
31 May Thur Carn Liath (9am; 43; K; Martin Duguid)
5 Jun Tue Burn o'Vat (Guide under development) (Dave Ogden)
12 Jun Tue Earnsheugh (NE Outcrops Guidebook p109) (Dave Ogden)
19 Jun Tue Kirrie Hill (& BBQ) (Kirrie Hill Miniguide) (Donna Ryan)
22 Jun Fri - Sat nights Muir Cottage - 125th Anniversary Weekend (Anne Pinches & Derek Beverley)
23 Jun Sat inc.
overnight
Shelter Stone (The Cairngorms Volume 1) (James Hirst)
28 Jun Thur Spittal of Glen Muick Circular (9am; 44; K; Arthur Dickie)
30 Jun Sat Muir Cottage - Family Week

Jul - Sept 2012
6 Jul Fri - Sat nights Ling Hut, Torridon (Garry Wardrope) A return visit to this SMC hut which is ideally located  for all of the Torridon hills and climbing at Diabeg. Beinn Eighe and Sgorr Ruadh/Beinn Liath Mhor can all be ascended directly from the hut. Cost is £16 per person for the weekend. To book, contact Garry Wardrope.
21 Jul Sat Ben Vorlich (Loch Earn) (Graeme MacEwan)
26 Jul Thur Duffdefiance, Glen Buchat Lodge Circular (9am; 37; K; Arthur Dickie)
11 Aug Sat Ben Avon & Beinn a'Bhuird (Ken Thomson)
18 Aug Fri - Sat nights Forest Way Hostel, Loch Broom, Ullapool (Colin Brown)
30 Aug Thur Mona Gowan (9am; 37; K; Brian Davie)
9 Sept Sun Cairngorm Traverse (Derek Beverley)
21 Sept Fri - Sat nights Morvich Outdoor Centre (Bill Morgan)
27 Sept Thur Midweek Walk - Location TBC

Oct - Dec 2012
7 Oct Sun Clochnaben & Mount Battock (Colin Brown)
12 Oct Sun Weekend Meet (Location & Organiser TBC)
25 Oct Thur Midweek Walk - Location TBC
4 Nov Sun Glas Tulaichan (Garry Wardrope)
9 Nov Fri - Sat nights Weekend Meet (Location & Organiser TBC)
29 Nov Thur Midweek Walk - Location TBC
2 Dec Sun Moray Coastal Walk (Sue Chalmers)
7 Dec Fri - Sat nights Weekend Meet (Location & Organiser TBC)
27 Dec Thur Midweek Walk - Location TBC