Mountaineering Scotland

Peatlands Place in the Uplands – what’s the value of them for landowners? Topics covered clean water and carbon storage, grazing and forestry. Stabilising and improving the quality of peat in the hills makes ecological sense, but will it pay for crofters and farmers? Recreation and tourism brings in money from folk enjoying the hills but how do landowners benefit? Maybe a chance to support farmers by supporting wild landscapes through public funding? A lively discussion in the sunshine as part of the IUCN Peatlands Conference, hosted by Davy McCracken of SRUC and Anne Gray of The Heather Trust.

Do you have a passion for mountains and mountaineering? Care about mountain safety and keeping others safe on the hill? Then we might just have the job for you. Mountain Training - Scottish Mountain Rescue - Glenmore Lodge - Association of Mountaineering Instructors - IFMGA - BMC
https://www.mountaineering.scot/about-us/ vacancies/msa

Great to be out at the weekend with Nick Carter St John Scotland MSI and students from St Andrews Uni Mountaineering Club, seeing at first hand the amount of learning and enthusiasm possible even in a sodden Glen Nevis and the Mamores. It's great what can be achieved through this St John Scotland - Mountaineering Scotland partnership. Look out for an article in the November edition of Scottish Mountaineer.

To be honest, in summer you can often wing it, but about this time of the year is when knowing what weather to expect can make a crucial difference to your day and to your plans. Check out our advice on mountain weather and get links to the best forecasting services. Glenmore Lodge - Sportscotland - Scottish Mountain Rescue - Mountain Training - Association of Mountaineering Instructors https://www.mountaineering.scot/…/weath er-and-avalanche-for…

Weather's definitely on the turn in the mountains now. If you're looking forward to the white stuff but not entirely sure about it... get along to one of Heather Morning's great winter mountain safety lectures. Great fun and hugely educational too. Cotswold Outdoor - Tiso - Scottish Walks - Scottish Mountain Rescue https://www.mountaineering.scot/…/co… /winter-safety-lectures

A challenge to the massive 800 per cent increase in parking charges at the Arrochar Alps will be heard on Thursday this week. Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park - Ramblers Scotland www.mountaineering.scot/…/challenge-to- 800-per-cent-parking…

Booking is open now for Heather Morning's Winter Mountain Safety lecture in Dundee in November - and tickets are going already! Book now and support the Air Ambulance charity. Scottish Charitable Air Ambulance - Ramblers Scotland - Grampian Club - Discovery Point and RRS Discovery www.facebook.com/events/725666444465184/< br>

Check our Crowndfunder campaign to raise cash for path work on Ben Vane. A great outline of the work being done there - and some great rewards for donors! Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park - Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland - BMC www.crowdfunder.co.uk/mend-loch-lomond-th e-trossachs

Just what is Mend Our Mountains wanting to do on Beinn a' Ghlo? And what's in it for you in our Crowdfunder campaign? Great works and great prizes - just have a look and give what help you can. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/mend-the-cairngorms

Worth supporting? Across the UK the Mend Our Mountains Appeal is raising funds to repair 13 mountain paths. Richard Duckworth is aiming to raise £2000 by walking all of them, finishing with Beinn a Ghlo and Ben Vane in October. He's due to start in the Yorkshire Dales on Monday, but is already halfway towards his target. Can you help him get there - or even surpass it? Check out his JustGiving page here. BMC - Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park - Cairngorms National Park www.justgiving.com/fundraising/richardmom dirtydozen

Deterioration of a temporary detour path has meant walkers being advised to choose routes away from the Kilbo Path in Glen Clova.
www.mountaineering.scot/news/access-detou r-for-clova-hills

Mountaineering Scotland supports the new report by Scottish Environment LINK calling for greater planning control over new vehicle tracks in the hills. Legislation has to move with the times and protection of our landscape is vital. Check out our story and a link to the full 'Changing Tracks' report. John Muir Trust - Cairngorms Campaign - The National Trust for Scotland - Ramblers Scotland - RSPB Scotland - Scottish Wild Land Group - Scottish Government - The Scottish Parliament www.mountaineering.scot/…/call-for-tigh ter-control-on-hill-…

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Today, despite less than ideal conditions I enjoyably learned a great deal about avalanche risk and ski touring thanks to Heather morning and mountaineering Scotland. And at a bargain price too! Highly recommended

Mcofs gives a recognised voice for all walking and climbing activities it is a must for all who love the outdoors in Scotland.

Just back from my winter skills, winter navigation and avalanche awareness courses. Brilliantly constructed and delivered as well as being fantastic value for money. Many thanks to Heather, Graham and Johanes

I’ve done two courses with mountaineering Scotland, winter skills in the Cairngorms, and Scrambling in Skye.

Both courses were very enjoyable and very professionally handled.

Highly recommend their navigation course, Di was an excellent leader and I certainly feel more confident heading out into the wilderness with a map and compass in hand. Thank you!

Today, despite less than ideal conditions I enjoyably learned a great deal about avalanche risk and ski touring thanks to Heather morning and mountaineering Scotland. And at a bargain price too! Highly recommended

Mcofs gives a recognised voice for all walking and climbing activities it is a must for all who love the outdoors in Scotland.

Just back from my winter skills, winter navigation and avalanche awareness courses. Brilliantly constructed and delivered as well as being fantastic value for money. Many thanks to Heather, Graham and Johanes

I’ve done two courses with mountaineering Scotland, winter skills in the Cairngorms, and Scrambling in Skye.

Both courses were very enjoyable and very professionally handled.

Highly recommend their navigation course, Di was an excellent leader and I certainly feel more confident heading out into the wilderness with a map and compass in hand. Thank you!

Today, despite less than ideal conditions I enjoyably learned a great deal about avalanche risk and ski touring thanks to Heather morning and mountaineering Scotland. And at a bargain price too! Highly recommended

Mcofs gives a recognised voice for all walking and climbing activities it is a must for all who love the outdoors in Scotland.

Just back from my winter skills, winter navigation and avalanche awareness courses. Brilliantly constructed and delivered as well as being fantastic value for money. Many thanks to Heather, Graham and Johanes

I’ve done two courses with mountaineering Scotland, winter skills in the Cairngorms, and Scrambling in Skye.

Both courses were very enjoyable and very professionally handled.

Highly recommend their navigation course, Di was an excellent leader and I certainly feel more confident heading out into the wilderness with a map and compass in hand. Thank you!

Today, despite less than ideal conditions I enjoyably learned a great deal about avalanche risk and ski touring thanks to Heather morning and mountaineering Scotland. And at a bargain price too! Highly recommended

Mcofs gives a recognised voice for all walking and climbing activities it is a must for all who love the outdoors in Scotland.

Just back from my winter skills, winter navigation and avalanche awareness courses. Brilliantly constructed and delivered as well as being fantastic value for money. Many thanks to Heather, Graham and Johanes

I’ve done two courses with mountaineering Scotland, winter skills in the Cairngorms, and Scrambling in Skye.

Both courses were very enjoyable and very professionally handled.

Highly recommend their navigation course, Di was an excellent leader and I certainly feel more confident heading out into the wilderness with a map and compass in hand. Thank you!