Ben Chabhair

I couldn't make the club walk on Saturday, and was keen to get out on Sunday. The weather forecast looked good so I decided to do Ben Chabhair, which hurricane Katia had made impossible the previous weekend. Norman, Mike and Grant, a friend from Glasgow, came with me. It was a steep start from the farm up to the waterfall, and in the heat Grant found this hard going and turned back. It was a lot warmer than forecast, and it never did rain. It was windy on the summit, where we fed the tame ravens with bits of our ' pieces'. We decided to follow the ridge all the way back which was hard going and tiring. But it made a far more interesting route. Another excellent day on the hills.

One dry day and one wet day.

On Thursday morning I drove up to Spittal of Glenmuick and on arriving about 11am was surprised to see that there were over 30 cars in the car park. Obviously a popular place for walking up high or at low level. Set off from the car park heading for Lochnagar. On reaching the spot just below Meikle Pap I got a great view of the Lochnagar cliffs. Have posted a photo above to let you see Andrew what you missed on the club walk. Worth going back on a clear day.
Then up the steep steps before following the corrie ridge to the summit. Descended via the Glas Allt and the waterfall was in full spate then a walk north along  the Loch to the car. Great day and views.

Friday not so lucky. Drove to the car park from Braemar to Glen Tannar and cycled the first 9km then ascended Mount Keen. The rain started shortly after I began and just got progressively worse. On reaching the summit there was a gale force wind coming from the south and I made a quick retreat back down to my bike then to the car.
What a difference bewteen the two days weather wise and I guess you have to take the bad days with the good ones when you are ticking off the Munros.

Glen Lighe Bothy

Glen Dubh Lighe bothy has burnt down. For details please follow the link below
http://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/news-general-item.asp?item_id=299

Alan Moore

This weekend in Glenshee

A few of us are heading off to Glenshee for the club weekend away. We may be few in number but we have a great weekend of walking planned. If anyone wishes to join us for the day we will be tackling Lochnagar on Saturday and Ben Gulabin through to The Cairnwell on Sunday. If you do wish to join us give me a ring or send a text to 07740 698173 and I will confirm logistics.

 

See you on the hills soon!

 

Andrew B