Club meet: Glencoe, 26-28 Nov 2010

Last weekend saw a group of us head across to Glencoe for the final weekend meet of 2010. We stayed in Blackrock Cottage, located at the base of Meall a' Bhuiridh and the ski centre.

Blackrock Cottage (and the mighty Escort)

On the Aonach Eagach

A snowy exit to Aberdeen and a few ferocious blizzards further west on the Friday night were quickly forgotten on the Saturday morning, as a fine, settled dawn progressed into a beautiful day.


Five of us set off pretty early for the Clachaig Inn, with the Aonach Eagach providing a suitably scenic route there. The air was cold but still, with the sun providing a bit of extra warmth in the afternoon. The ridge had a good covering of dry snow (of variable consistency) and the ground was well frozen, although plenty of rock was still showing on steeper ground.





The Aonach Eagach (Photos by Alex Brown and Stuart Doig)

John and Ann headed into Glen Etive to complete a circuit around Meall nan Eun and Stob Coir' an Albannaich, providing cracking views of the Glencoe hills to the north.

Another party took advantage of the fine weather to take in several local Corbetts, while a few others headed up the slopes of Meall a' Bhuiridh for some tobogganing.

Gully on the ascent of Stob Coir' an Albannaich

Ascent of  Stob Coir' an Albannaich

Panorama of Glencoe hills

Mulled wine, minced pies and a three-course feast (of the excellent quality we have grown accustomed to) were consumed with gusto that evening. The stars put on quite a show too.

A clear night over Blackrock Cottage

The threat of a period of heavy snow and strong winds sent most people heading for home on Sunday morning, while Alex and Chris chanced it with a quick foray to the summit of Meall a' Bhuiridh.

Long, snowy and, at times, exciting drives back to Aberdeen were had by all.