It is with the greatest sadness that the Club announces the passing of Bruce Adams after a long illness. He died peacefully last week in a hospice near his home in Aberdeen surrounded by close friends.
Bruce’s first contact with the Club was when he travelled south to Edinburgh to a slide evening when he showed us a video of an impressive ski tour he had done in Spain. He subsequently joined a number of our overseas trips gracing the Alps with his elegant telemark turns. Bruce was often seen on the hills around Glenshee and he loved a visit to the gear and coffee shops of Braemar after a day on the hill. He was an experienced winter climber in his earlier years but was typically modest about these accomplishments. Bruce was always well turned out, in his on and off hill clothing and with his equipment. He was an engineer with a great sense of style. Everything he did was informed by his clear intelligence, a sharp wit and charming modesty.
He had a range of interests. An annual highlight for him was a visit to Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival for a week of experimental concert music. After he retired from his work in the helicopter industry, Bruce spent many rewarding hours as a wildlife photographer, rising early to drive north of Aberdeen to capture striking images of sea birds on the cliffs. Never one to stand still on his skis, Bruce joked that he was going over to the ‘dark side’ by switching from telemark to Alpine touring. He did so with characteristic style.
Bruce will be much missed.
Those who wish to, can make a donation to a Motor Neurone Disease charity.
Bruce’s first contact with the Club was when he travelled south to Edinburgh to a slide evening when he showed us a video of an impressive ski tour he had done in Spain. He subsequently joined a number of our overseas trips gracing the Alps with his elegant telemark turns. Bruce was often seen on the hills around Glenshee and he loved a visit to the gear and coffee shops of Braemar after a day on the hill. He was an experienced winter climber in his earlier years but was typically modest about these accomplishments. Bruce was always well turned out, in his on and off hill clothing and with his equipment. He was an engineer with a great sense of style. Everything he did was informed by his clear intelligence, a sharp wit and charming modesty.
He had a range of interests. An annual highlight for him was a visit to Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival for a week of experimental concert music. After he retired from his work in the helicopter industry, Bruce spent many rewarding hours as a wildlife photographer, rising early to drive north of Aberdeen to capture striking images of sea birds on the cliffs. Never one to stand still on his skis, Bruce joked that he was going over to the ‘dark side’ by switching from telemark to Alpine touring. He did so with characteristic style.
Bruce will be much missed.
Those who wish to, can make a donation to a Motor Neurone Disease charity.