Glencoe is a magnificent area in which to walk ski or climb, and in full winter condition it will entertain allcomers.For Munroe baggers there's plenty to go at, the Blackmount and Bridge of Orchy hills, Glen Etive and Glencoe,theMamores,and even Ben Nevis and the Aonachs are not too distant. The Crianlarich Tyndrum or Arrochar area is a good bet for the Sunday with a shorter run home at the end of the day.

Good ice climbing adjacent to the hut on the Buachaille, Stop Coire an Lochan and the Lost Valley. If you fancy somewhere different try Beinn an Dothaidh which has a wide selection of middle grade routes or harder on good water ice. The highlight of the region however are the stunning ridge traverses on Bidean and Aonach Eagach. A word of warning. Scottish mountains are a serious environment in full winter conditions and bad weather is never far away. Make sure that you are fully equipped and if lacking the necessary experience team up with a member who knows the ropes. SAIS avalanche information available on http://www.sais.gov.uk/

The facilities at the hut are excellent having been modernised in recent years, similar to the Raeburn hut but with foam on the bunks! There are 16 places available so its first come first served. A deposit of £ secures your place (all cheques payable to KMC please!) I shall be down on Thursday nights so lifts can be co-ordinated nearer the time.