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Webtogs Walk Report Winners - July 2012

Webtogs Walk Report Winners - July 2012


Postby Paul Webster » Mon Aug 06, 2012 5:06 pm

Date walked: 06/08/2012

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At the time of writing we're half way through the Olympics with a mighty impressive haul of Gold medals for Team GB. Not everyone has been glued to their TV screens though, as the trip reports from Scotland and overseas have flooded in faster than either as many of you have been making the most of the long summer days on the hills.

The usual walk reports' judge Gareth has escaped to the Olympics (not spotted him competing yet but there's still time :wink: ), so the choices fell on us back at Walkhighlands HQ this month, with scores of superb walk reports to choose from. Special mentions to Lenore who has posted some fantastic reports from her trip to Scotland from the Netherlands, whilst heading out from the UK, jmarkb has made a whole series of reports with stunning photos that might tempt any of us to head for Norway.

Our runner-up - and £30 to spend at Webtogs - is trekker53 for his scary-looking trip "Birkenkofel, Sexten Dolomites. A sting in the Tail", one of so many great overseas outings submitted this month. Winner, though, and £60 to spend at Webtogs - goes to old danensian, with "Uaine nothing but a hound dog" - a trip deep into the Cairngorms.

Many thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences this month - and to competition sponsor Webtogs, for providing the prizes 8)
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Re: Webtogs Walk Report Winners - July 2012

Postby pollyh33 » Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:13 pm

Well done both winners :clap: :clap:

Nigel, you're a gentleman and a damn fine report writer too :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Re: Webtogs Walk Report Winners - July 2012

Postby Gavin99 » Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:57 am

Well done Nigel , excellent report . Does this win mean we can have a party in Braemar ?
Congratulations Trekker53 , as Paul said some great reports last month so well done 8)
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Re: Webtogs Walk Report Winners - July 2012

Postby Graeme D » Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:38 am

Respect all round! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Re: Webtogs Walk Report Winners - July 2012

Postby jonny616 » Tue Aug 07, 2012 1:39 pm

Well done Nigel.
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Re: Webtogs Walk Report Winners - July 2012

Postby old danensian » Tue Aug 07, 2012 8:44 pm

Hey - chuffed - just logged on for the first time in a couple of days and found out - having just bought myself a new pair of boots on Sunday - timing eh!

Thanks Paul and everyone else for your comments - I really enjoy the writing up after a day out so it's reassuring that the scribbles are appreciated.

Sorry Gavin - bitter sweet timing - see my post on the Meet string - I've had to bale out at the last minute

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Re: Webtogs Walk Report Winners - July 2012

Postby trekker53 » Wed Aug 08, 2012 12:24 pm

Got a very pleasant surprise today on coming second. Thanks Paul for that. I'm back to the Dolomites in Sept so hopefully will find a good route to report.
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Re: Webtogs Walk Report Winners - July 2012

Postby MarilynMunro » Thu Aug 09, 2012 2:57 am

Very well done to both of you, and off course the runners up
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Re: Webtogs Walk Report Winners - July 2012

Postby Lenore » Thu Aug 09, 2012 9:28 pm

Congrats gentlemen!! :clap: :clap:
And thanks for the mention; it's much appreciated :D
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Re: Webtogs Walk Report Winners - July 2012

Postby munrobagger46 » Fri Aug 10, 2012 9:08 pm

trekker53 wrote:Got a very pleasant surprise today on coming second. Thanks Paul for that. I'm back to the Dolomites in Sept so hopefully will find a good route to report.

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Re: Webtogs Walk Report Winners - July 2012

Postby munrobagger46 » Fri Aug 10, 2012 9:13 pm

Well done Charlie in getting second place. Maybe first place next time. Keep up the good work.
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Re: Webtogs Walk Report Winners - July 2012

Postby ChrisW » Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:34 pm

Well deserved on both counts, I don't envy the poor judges their job in trying to select 2 from so many :clap:
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Re: Webtogs Walk Report Winners - July 2012

Postby monarchming » Sat Aug 11, 2012 1:57 pm

Yep, two good reports and well done to you guys.On a personal note I thought that foggieclimbers Alpine reports would have been in the running. :thumbup:
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