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This was our first real views from the summit of a munro
We set off in good weather from our home in the west coast and arrived at Ben More just before 9am and the summit was shrouded in mist
, All the way on the drive up it had looked good and we were looking forward to our first real views as it had been misty on our previous climbs ! . Ah well we set off in the hope that the sun would burn through by the time we got there ( which should be plenty of time as we just plod away being new to all this
) . I had read through some reports on WH and knew it would be a steep ascent and they were not wrong
, On the lower part the views back were good
- looking back
Onwards and upwards the ascent was unrelenting but we just ploded away ! There were more people climbing than i was expecting and most passed us on the way
We talked to a couple of climbers Bill & Lyndon who were very helpful in there advise and thoughts >>> Cheers guys !!
- another view back
- Now which way is up ?
- A steep ascent
We reached the top in just over two and a half hrs ( Not bad for overweight amatuers
) Although the summit was still shrouded in clag it did not dampen our enthusiasm
- All smiles for the camera
So a quick cuppa and a bite to eat and it was time for Stob Binnein and as we descended we got our first view of it with the top still shrouded in mist !
The sun burned through real quickly now and the views were stunning ( much better than my ability with a camera
)
- Stob Binnein
- A view back to Ben More
and soon we were at the summit of Stob Binnein
Up till now i was fine but from the bealach down my wee leggies ( Knees ) took a beating ha ha but we are once again planning our next adventure and .... Luvin It !!!.....