Àban Mountaineering Club

Posted: Thu 14 Sep 2023

Aged 13 and up and want to experience new adventures? Àban Mountaineering Club could be for you!

What's It All About?

The Àban Mountaineering Club (ÀMC) is our weekly mountaineering club for South Kessock/Merkinch and surrounding Inverness teens. In the Spring and Summer months we aim to walk and climb outdoors, during the Winter sessions will take place at The Ledge climbing wall. No experience is required. We welcome all abilities.

How do I get Involved?

The Winter 2025 (Block 1) with focus on Indoor Climbing is now full! If you are interested in future blocks please click here to fill in the form. Block 2 will start on the 11th May and will be focussed on Hillwalking. You will need to apply by the 13th of April to be considered for a place.

Hillwalking

All You Need to Know for Block 2 (From 11th of May 2025)

The dates are:

Sunday 11/05

Sunday 18/05

Sunday 25/05

Sunday 01/06

Sunday 08/06

Expedition Sat 14th and Sunday 15th June

All Sunday sessions are from 10am to 4pm.

We are opening this block to 7 participants.

What Will You Learn?

With our professional & experienced outdoor leaders, you will learn basic navigation, environmental knowledge, group skills and leadership. You'll also get to know other likeminded teenagers who attend the sessions together with you.

What's the Age Range?

This club is aimed at teenagers aged 13-18.

How Much Does it Cost?

Each session costs only £1. As always, we welcome donations if you are able to do so.

What do I need to Bring?

Please wear comfortable sports clothes. You can also bring your own snacks and plenty of water. We have waterproofs, warm clothes and boots available in the Gear Library to borrow free of charge, just let the leaders know.

Where and when do we Meet?

We meet each Sunday at 10am, Aban Office, 30 Grant Street.


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If you would like to find out more, contact us at info@aban.scot, or give us a call on 01463 718989