Last
weekend was a club meet to the excellent JMCS hut The Cabin at Balgowan, near
Laggan. For once the forecast was reasonable so Saturday saw lots of tramping
activity.
Stu,
Juliette and Donald set out from the hut with the ambitious aim of traversing
all four Monadliath Munros. Powered by Tangfastics and aided by the promised
thunderstorms not appearing, they got back to the hut tired but successful, and
more importantly in time for dinner.
Malcolm
and Susan also headed into the Monadliath but restricted themselves to a more
modest circuit at the western end.
John
and Ann traversed the Creag Meagaidh group in a welcome return to the hills
after a two-month absence. The gentle ascent via The Window was just what lazy
legs needed, and we were greeted by an eagle as we topped out onto the plateau.
The rest of the day was easy wandering in the fine weather, unusual for being
very clear for such a warm day (over 20C in the glens). The only downside was
that this route now gives excellent views of the almighty mess being created in
the name of the Beauly-Denny power line.
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| Walking in to Creag Meagaidh |
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| Coire Ardair |
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| No room for 75 candles |
Meanwhile,
Denis was off exploring some interesting looking hills on the south-western end
of the Monadliath. These Corbett and Graham Tops gave an interesting day out, also
from the hut.
All
parties reconvened at the hut for tea and cake in celebration of Denis’
imminent 75th birthday, followed by a fine meal that was well up to
the usual high AMC standard.
Despite
the forecast for Sunday being only slightly worse than Saturday’s, the weather
was uninspiring with very low grey cloud and light drizzle. After the big days
out in hot sunshine most people took this as an excuse for an easy day.
The next official
club meet is the Sailing Meet on the Sept holiday weekend. Often there is an
ad-hoc camping alternative for all you landlubbers so get your thinking caps on
for where you would like to go….
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