What to take
The equipment that you need is a matter of personal preference, the time of year, the weather conditions and what you intend to do. Mountaineering Scotland’s website contains some useful guidance on kit for summer and winter.
See here for club equipment
Weather Forecasts
Mountain Weather Information Service – Region specific mountain forecasts
Scottish Avalanche Information Service – Avalanche risk
UK Met Office Mountain Weather Forecast – Mountain forecast
BBC Weather – General forecast
MetCheck Mountain Forecast – mountain forecast
XCWeather – Good for wind
SnowForecast – Good for freezing level
Live Weather Observations
Cairngorm Automatic Weather Station (the weather station on the summit)
Met Office Cairngorm Weather Station. Live (almost) observations. Often not working.
Access
Scottish Outdoor Access Code – Your rights and responsibilities
Heading for the Scottish Hills – information on stalking activities etc
Nesting birds – Mountaineering Scotland’s advice for climbers
The Moray Mountaineering Club 