Sunday 31 March 2013

Isle of Mull, 29th - 31st March 2013

The Isle of Mull ultimately turned out to be the location of this year's 'Mystery Meet'. Although after numerous leaks, the word 'mystery' is used in the loosest of terms...

The A' Chioch route up Ben More, Mull
The A' Chioch route up Ben More, Mull (James Simpkins)

Saturday 23 March 2013

Newtonmore, 23rd March 2013

We set off around 9:30am from Newtonmore with the aim of bagging A' Chailleach (Monadh Liath). A fairly easy walk ensued which didn't feature the conditions warned of by MWIS (initially).

High winds on the summit of A' Chailleach
High winds on the summit of A' Chailleach (Brett Gregory)

Sunday 17 March 2013

Glen Brittle Memorial Hut, Isle of Skye, 15th - 17th March 2013

This was DURC's second trip of 2013 to the Isle of Skye, once again staying at the Glen Brittle Memorial Hut. If anything the weather was even better this time round and we were treated to some amazing views - see the video below!

Views from Sgurr Dearg (David Barratt)

You can watch it directly on YouTube here.

Wednesday 13 March 2013

Mountain Mind Quiz, 13th March 2013

The annual Mountain Mind Quiz is a chance for clubs to pit their knowledge against each other in competition for a trophy, with all proceeds going to a good cause: Tayside Mountain Rescue. This year it was organised by Ancrum Mountaineering Club, and we sent a team along to the Queen's Hotel with no real expectations other than a bit of fun.

The Mountain Mind Quiz boot
The Mountain Mind Quiz boot (James Simpkins)

Sunday 10 March 2013

Glen Lyon, 10th March 2013

We woke to a Dundee covered in snow and anticipated being at least ankle deep in powdery snow up in the mountains of Glen Lyon. Four of us had decided to attempt a few of the four Munros to the east of the glen, leaving the rest of the group to go and do Stuchd an Lochain.

Rime on Stuchd an Lochain
Rime on Stuchd an Lochain (Guy Templeton)

Sunday 3 March 2013

Blair Atholl, 3rd March 2013

Our destination this week was meant to be Arrochar, but just as with the previous week's trip, we had to adapt to circumstances and go elsewhere. On this occasion it was due to being given the keys to a minibus that was nowhere to be found, and by the time an alternative had been provided it was too late to go further afield, so a return trip to Blair Atholl it was.

Lunchtime on Carn Liath
A cold lunch on Carn Liath (Paul Crawford)