There are still a few places yet to be taken for the popular winter safety evenings to be held at the Mountain Cafe, Aviemore in February. The evenings are organised by the Mountaineering Council of Scotland and are usually an entertaining mix of information, first-hand stories, and quality food.
Wednesday 11th February 2015 Di Gilbert
Di Gilbert is a full time Mountaineering Instructor based in the Cairngorm National Park. During the winter months, Di feels like she spends a lot of time looking at weather forecasts and deciphering synoptic charts trying to ensure that she is in the right place at the right time. Sometimes she gets it right, sometimes she gets it wrong. During this presentation Di will pass on her wealth of knowledge so you can ‘get it right, some of the time’. Di’s number of outdoor boots far outweighs the number of stilettos she has and has far more rucksacks than handbags. Over 20 years of experience in the Great Outdoors in all seven continents, it is Scotland that Di still holds the biggest passion for.
Wednesday 18th February 2015 Heavy Whalley
“Heavy” was a member of the RAF Mountain Rescue for 36 years and has been involved in over 1000 Mountain and over 80 Aircraft incidents in mountainous areas. Heavy recently retired and as an active climber and walker he climbs every week and is a member of the SMC & Moray Mountaineering club. He has climbed in most parts of the world and has completed the Munros several times and was a member of the succesful 2001 Everest North Ridge Expedition.
The Mountain Cafe lectures will start at 8pm. Those attending can book a meal before the lecture (£12) Meals will be served at 7pm and must be booked in advance by calling 01479 812473.
The Clachaig Inn in Glencoe is also holding safety lectures in February. These will be held in the Bidean Lounge Bar at the Clachaig and booking is not required:
Tuesday 3rd February Mike Pescod – Decision Making in the Scottish Winter Mountains
Tuesday 10th February David ‘Heavy’ Whalley MBE BEM – A Heavy Affair with the Mountains
Tuesday 17th February Richard Bentley – Winter Strategies for Glencoe & Ben Nevis
Tuesday 24th February Davy Gunn – Avalanche 101