Scotland, Roybridge 11/2/23

[Kial Wright]

After the success of this years winter mountaineering trip to Scotland myself and Geoff are planning to do a return visit next February.
I am initially going to book 2 lodges (more can be booked if enough interest is shown) at Bunroy Park, Roybridge. Each lodge sleeps 4 people, have full kitchen facilities, bathroom, drying room, Wifi and ample parking.
We stayed here last year and the lodges proved to be very popular with the people that attended.
Cost per lodge is approx £750 for 7 nights, Saturday 11th Feb to 18th Feb. Cost will be split equally between the group (£190 per person), if we don’t fill all the lodges then cost per person will increase pro-rata.
First come first served basis and I will require a £50 deposit to secure your place.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the area, Roybridge sits on the A86 north of Fort William (about 25 mins) so gives access to the Nevis area, Glencoe and the Cairngorms. This location opens up more options due to weather and snow conditions to really make the most of the week.

Any questions you can email me kial.wright@googlemail.com or call 07917 440918

Cheers
Kial

[Richard Pegram]

I can make these dates, count me in. How do I pay the deposit?

BTW- looking into Tyndrum for late December.

[Kial Wright]

Yes I’ll put you down Richard, you’ll need to pay deposit to the club – I will get you details at the weekend when Kathy is back off holiday.
By the way its £25 deposit not £50 as previously mentioned.

[Kial Wright]

All,

Can you all please respond to me via email (kial.wright@googlemail.com), its a nightmare trying to keep track of who is interest, paid etc when I get replies from multiple sources – I’ve already had WhatsApp, Facebook, email and message board responses – lets keep it in one place please.

Kial

[Richard Pegram]

Thanks

[Kial Wright]

This trip is proving very popular, the first 8 places being snapped up in less than 24 hours.
I am going to book another 4 person lodge later today – 2 places in this lodge already reserved.
If more of you are keen on coming can you let me know, it might be better to book an extra 2 lodges.

Thanks
Kial

[Kial Wright]

Hi All,

I still have one free spot for this trip. If anyone in interested in attending please get in touch.
Also potential to book another lodge if there are a few of you wanting to come along.

People going so far:

Kial W
Gemma S
Pete H
John H
Richard P
Hugh D
Helen D
Seyhan T
Matt B
Rossie T
Geoff N

[Kial Wright]

Last call to fill the final place before I open it to non castle members, get in touch if you’d like to come along.

Kial

[Kial Wright]

Short notice but I now have one space free for this trip, Richard can’t make it anymore.
Does anybody want to take his spot? Give me a call if you are interested, first come first served

Cheers
Kial
07917 440918

[Kial Wright]

A not so wintery week didn’t stop a 14 strong Castle contingent ticking off 15 munros between us with ice axes and crampons being used sporadically on most days.
Day 1:
A unusually early castle start of 7:30am at Creag Meagaidh car park. We split into two groups to make the ascent, one group opting for Easy Gully while the others took on Raeburn’s Gully. From there parties split and either descend The Window or carry on for the full round of munros (Creag Meagaidh, Stob Poite Coire Ardair, Carn Liath).
Day 2:
We made the most of the best weather and did an anti-clockwise round of The Ring of Steel, finishing off crossing the wire bridge under torch light even though we’d made another pre 8am start! Munros covered – Sgrr A’Mhaim, Am Bodach, Stob Coire A’Chairn, An Gearanach
Day 3:
Some decided on a rest day and explored the local cafe while the majority headed up Stob Ban (the little one). Whilst 3 brave souls decided to climb the wet, greasy & slimy Castle Ridge which had zero snow & ice – it was a long day getting back to the digs at 10pm.
Day 4:
A rest day for all (although a few did opt for indoor climbing at Kin Loch Leven).
Day 5:
3 parties today, 8 went to do the Easains which consists of 2 munros. A really interesting route although everyone was bored of trudging through bog for the last 5 miles. A party of 3 headed a little further east and summited Creag Pitridh and Geal Charn. Two others headed over to Appin in search of snow but only found wet rock an the ascent up School House Ridge to Sgorr Dhonuill & Sgorr Dhearg.
Day 6:
A train day for some, others over slept and missed it! Those who did get up early enough took the train to Corrour and either summited the munro (Beinn Na Lap) or the corbett (Leum Uilleim) only 29m lower. Later in the evening people visited the Fort William Mountain Festival taking in lectures from Tom Patey and 6 films in the running for the adventure film awards.

Thanks to everyone that came and made it a very enjoyable week, lets hope for some snow next year!

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