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Day Meets

21st July 2013 – Glen Shee

(Map No 43, Grid Ref 139782) A chance to hone up on your wild life skills. Dr Peter Darvill of the British Trust for Ornithology will escort us on a day on the hill and give us instruction on identifying and reporting back on what we see when out and …

24th / 25th January 2015 – Burns Supper

(Map 43) Rucksacks Hostel, 15 Mar Road, Braemar, AB35 5YL. Telephone 01339741517 Bed linen will be provided on a first come first served basis. Please bring your own sleeping bag as not all beds have bed linen. More details to be added soon.

Safety

All walkers are expected to have the following basic equipment before going onto the hills. Remember as we climb the temperature drops and wind increases. Boots with good ankle support, firm sole and good tread Warm windproof clothing e.g. fleece/jumper plus spare layer; no jeans Waterproof jacket and over-trousers Thermal …