Inverness Mountaineering Club

Five club members descended on a rather dreich Mull last weekend for the August camping meet. The campsite at Fidden Farm was a bit of a drive away from the hills, but it's beautiful location by the beach and opposite Iona was fair compensation - when you could see it ;) All 5 members summited Ben More, albeit on different days, one member had a bash at the Corbett Dun da Ghaoithe and three grabbed the opportunity to visit Iona. A great weekend, despite the weather.

Seven club members, one potential member and four dogs enjoyed a great day out on Sgurr a Mhaoraich on Saturday. Despite a less than promising weather forecast we were not particularly troubled by clag, though we could see it sitting on the South Glen Shiel ridge to our north. It very obligingly moved off our summit to allow us views while we lunched and then, briefly, escorted us back down the hill. We then headed off to the Invergarry Hotel to complete the day with coffee and scones.

Hi all. Dan Dry is on the hunt for some climbing partners:
Based in Inverness for the next 5 weeks and keen to get out in the evenings & weekends. Climbing up to e1 but keen to get out anything. Don't know the area that well so tour guides/advice on some of the local classics would be very welcome! Feel free to send me a message if you're keen! Thanks

The Harris meet was a tremendous success, with a total of 10 members making it to the island by various means and routes; two of whom organised their own accommodation. Various hills and low-level walks were undertaken over the three days we spent in Harris. The final day saw one group head to the Eagle's nest bothy and another head for the standing stones at Callanish, Lewis, before getting the ferry back to Ullapool. For more meet reports, forthcoming meet venues and dates, and information about the club, please visit our website: https://invernessmountaineering.club/

IMC are having a social Curry Night on Wednesday 16 May at Cinnamon in Inverness at 7pm.
http://cinnamon-restaurant-inverness.busi ness.site/
It would be a good way to meet club members and find out more about our meets. If you'd like to go please email ... Kevin Wheeler on kevin.wheeler@wheelerassociates.co.u k
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The Inverness Mountaineering Club is holding the Annual Dinner & Dance at the Nethybridge Hotel. There will be a 3 course meal with tea and coffee at the end.
The ceilidh band for our dinner/dance are this time the Dunnottar Ceilidh Band, who we got through Feis Rois from Dingwall. They are a young vibrant band and will deliver some great music. All dances will be called, so we will have a wee dry run for each dance before we get into the swing of it.
Card payment will have a... small surcharge. We only charge what the club is getting charged by the card payment providers. Bank transfer and cheque payments have no surcharges.
We hope you can join us!
Full details and booking here: https://invernessmountaineering.club/pro‚ Ķ/dinner-dance-2018/
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Some pics from a great weekend meet last weekend.
Check out the website for details for next day and weekend meet:
http://invernessmountaineering.club/

The Inverness Mountaineering Club also welcomes non-members form the Highlands who are interested in mountaineering. Casual dress code or kilt.

This is the second Thursday of the month, so it's your chance to come and meet some of your fellow members at the Phoenix bar in Academy Street.
Folk start turning up around 9pm, and by 9.30 most have arrived. You get your drink in the front bar, and if there's not enough room to sit - or it's too noisy - we can go through to the back bar where there is a seating area at the back which is not used for meals. Please avoid the tables which are set out for meals! [You can ask ...for Ewen as he's good at attending].
If you don't fancy the pub but want to know about day walking meets and weekend meets in the coming months please check out the website:
https://invernessmountaineering.club/even ts/category/meets/
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Our pre Christmas escape last Sunday..
Next meet will be in the new year. See website for more details.
Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
... https://invernessmountaineering.club/pre- christmas-escape-…/
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A wee write up and some amazing pictures from our Christmas meet in Kintail! (photo credit to Alan O'Brien).
https://invernessmountaineering.club/morv ich-christmas-din…/
To join a meet visit our website for more details or ask any questions here.

Folks if you are interested in walking with the club this Sunday please email:
meets.secretary@invernessmountaineer ing.club
It's important that you do so that the Secretary can ask about your experience and winter gear to keep you safe on the hill!
... If it is anything like the weekend we just had it will be amazing!!
https://invernessmountaineering.club/…/ pre-christmas-escap…/
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"Snow is falling, all around us, .... it's the season to be jolly.."
If you are heading out in the snow this weekend, please be safe.
The IMC has it's Christmas meet in Kintail this weekend. The Meet is full. But if you'd like to walk with us you'd be more than welcome to come on our day next Sunday (17th Dec).
... Our secretary, Arthur McCourt will decide on the venue nearer the time, in light of the weather. If you'd like to come please follow the link below and email Arthur.
We have a separate Facebook Group which a few folks have requested to join. This group is only for signed up Club Members. (If you'd like to become a member visit here: https://invernessmountaineering.club/join -us/)
https://invernessmountaineering.club/…/ pre-christmas-escap…/
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Here's a wee report of our club meet in Braemar last weekend. Cold but beautiful!
As a club we go away for a weekend every month and also a day meet every month. (We also have ad hoc climbing meets).
Our December weekend meet is now full but if you are keen to come out with us we will have a day meet on the 17th December. New folks are always welcome! The location will be decided nearer the time but all details of how to book are on the link below:
... https://invernessmountaineering.club/…/ pre-christmas-escap…/
https://invernessmountaineering.club/mar- lodge-bunkhouse-2…/
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Hey folks, there's snow and adventure to be had this weekend! We still have one place left on our Braemar meet. You could go at the end of your working day tomorrow?
More info below!

We have a place available on the IMC Mar Lodge Weekend Meet this coming weekend (24-25 November) for only £20 per night; we've booked Friday and Saturday nights (so, £40 for the weekend).
The bunkhouse is in the Stable block of Mar Lodge, which is some three miles from Braemar on the Linn of Dee road giving easy access to great hill country.
It will be a great weekend of hill walking and getting to meet some of the other Inverness Mountaineering Club members.
... There's only one place left and it's first come first served! Follow the link below to read more and to book on. Or email this Facebook page if any questions.
https://invernessmountaineering.club/…/ mar-lodge-bunkhouse…/
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Hey folks, winter has definitely arrived! Here are some events/ info that might help you prepare:
- Mountaineering Scotland Winter Safety Lecture, Thursday 23rd Nov at 7.30, TISO. Heather Morning will be giving a free lecture to help make your winter a bit safer. You need to book by registering at https://www.tiso.com/winter-mountain-safe ty-lectures-with-h….
Doors open at 7pm, and you'd be very very welcome to come along to the pub after the lecture finishes at 9pm. (The ...Corriegarth Hotel).
John Allan is giving a talk about the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team on Wednesday 15th Nov in Millburn Academy at 7.30pm. His book, Cairngorm John, is all about his time as leader of the team, and he always has some good stories to tell.
Finally, info about winter skills training:
https://www.mountaineering.scot/…/cours es-and-events/our-co….
The weekend courses are all fully booked, but they are also running one day courses for £40. They run on Tuesdays in January, and can be combined with the winter navigation courses which run on Wednesdays.
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There's a day meet tomorrow. People are meeting at 8am. The website link below will give you more details. Do book on if you are planning on going.
https://invernessmountaineering.club/…/ day-meet-sunday-12-…/

Hi all. Dan Dry is on the hunt for some climbing partners:
Based in Inverness for the next 5 weeks and keen to get out in the evenings & weekends. Climbing up to e1 but keen to get out anything. Don't know the area that well so tour guides/advice on some of the local classics would be very welcome! Feel free to send me a message if you're keen! Thanks