A’ Chailleach and Geal Chàrn – 29th December 2014
By Graham Boyle. I never find choosing the location of ski trips easy, particularly the first one of the winter. Monday was no different with a range
Meall a’ Bhuachaille – 13th December 2014
After the warmest November on record, finally the snow fell in bucket-loads, and the season was on. With 19 signed up for the trip, including
Geal Chàrn – 12th December 2014
The first day out in the hills is always special and the recent snow provided challenge and fun in equal amounts. The A9 had some
Avalanche Transceivers
We all need to keep our knowledge up to date and have the skills ready to use on the hill when required. There is no substitute for real life experience and practice in the field and the following resources may be use to you.
Barryvox Training
A highly recommended training resource for this with the Mammut Barryvox transceiver but also suitable for everyone else.
13th November 2014 – AGM and Season Opener
When we were planning the season opener we debated what format we should use. Once again we were welcomed by the Glen Mhòr Hotel although
Aonach Mòr – 19th April 2014
The juices have flowed and they have flowed liberally recently. Amongst the highlights of recent weeks have been short tours over to Aonach Beag, various
Rob Roy and William Wallace event at the Braveheart, Nevis Range.
Event - Tachartas We plan to ski in the Aonach Mor and Aonach Beag area and then bivvy close to the bottom of the Braveheart
Cluanie ski trip – 29th March 2014
By Donald Morris http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr6Qr7RkFwA Twas a dark and wet night in October 2013 when Mike, Donald and Peter sat down to plan the programme for
Ben Alder Weekend – March 2014
By Mike Cawthorne An inch or so of fresh snow lay on the ground at Dalwhinnie as Gordon, Donald and myself set out along the
Grey Corries trip – 1st March 2014
Given the right conditions a traverse of the Grey Corries would be one the highlights of any backcountry ski calendar, and so three of us,