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Singin' in the Rain: Sgurr Mhic Choinnich

It was wet again but we were going for one more! We headed to the campsite at the end of Glenbrittle and met Jonah (our guide). Jen: Usually this munro is climbed with Sgurr Dearg - the Inaccesible Pinnacle - however with the high wind speeds Jonah had warned us at the bottom that we were going for ...
by thewildlassielife
Wed Aug 12, 2020 5:41 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Singin' in the Rain: Sgurr Mhic Choinnich
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Singin' in the Rain: The Northern Cullins

We met Jonah and Iain (our guides) near the Sligachan car park and it was a dry start that day, however later the rain (and hail) started for the technical climbing and scrambling sections! We had a long, but pleasant walk in along the river, and Iain passed the time by pointing out the flora along ...
by thewildlassielife
Wed Aug 12, 2020 5:07 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Singin' in the Rain: The Northern Cullins
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Singin' in the Rain: Sgurr a Mhadaidh & Sgurr a Ghreadaidh

The morning of our first day was pretty dreich but we were to meet Jonah (our guide) at 8am at the youth hostel at Glenbrittle. We all got up early and clambered into cars to meet him and Iain, a fellow guide whom Jonah had hired to help out due to the size of the group. Jonah gathered us round for ...
by thewildlassielife
Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:57 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Singin' in the Rain: Sgurr a Mhadaidh & Sgurr a Ghreadaidh
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Views: 937

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES

This walk report is a tale of two different days as Sam, Naomi and Cara did this walk on the 2nd of May 2015 and Jen did it on the 7th of September 2019. Whilst Jen enjoyed summer conditions, Cara, Naomi and Sam tackled the mountains in snow meaning different challenges were faced on each day. Date:...
by thewildlassielife
Thu Oct 03, 2019 4:58 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES
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The Wild Lassies - BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW

Written by: The Wild Lassies Date: 24th August 2019 Munro Count to Date Sam : 116 Cara: 162 Naomi: 164 Jen: 170 Distance: 8.44km in, 33.74km mountains, 8.44km out. Ascent: 177m to bike drop, 340m along Lairig Ghru, 1353m mountains. Time: 13.05hrs The Braeriach Traverse consists of four munros: in or...
by thewildlassielife
Sun Sep 08, 2019 11:42 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: The Wild Lassies - BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW
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Re: The Wild Lassies Take on the Fisherfields- an Epic Chall

This is really great report and great effort as well ! :clap: :clap: :clap: I love it as a whole story and also the idea of contributions ( cololoured descriptions ) of each of you :thumbup: Really great adventure, something what will stay in your memories for the rest of your life, especially when...
by thewildlassielife
Thu Sep 05, 2019 3:14 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: The Wild Lassies Take on the Fisherfields- an Epic Challenge
Replies: 16
Views: 7665

Re: The Wild Lassies Take on the Fisherfields- an Epic Chall

mrssanta wrote:that was a really good report very honest and an enjoyable read., So glad you got the view from A'Mhaighdean


One key thing we want to achieve is honesty! We certainly are not athletes, so want to report in a way that like minded people can appreciate!
by thewildlassielife
Thu Sep 05, 2019 3:12 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: The Wild Lassies Take on the Fisherfields- an Epic Challenge
Replies: 16
Views: 7665

Re: The Wild Lassies Take on the Fisherfields- an Epic Chall

rockhopper wrote:A very entertaining read - brightened up my lunchtime. Well done all. Thanks :)


We are very glad. At the time it wasn't terribly entertaining, but we (almost) laugh now!
by thewildlassielife
Thu Sep 05, 2019 3:11 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: The Wild Lassies Take on the Fisherfields- an Epic Challenge
Replies: 16
Views: 7665

Re: The Wild Lassies Take on the Fisherfields- an Epic Chall

What a great effort. I am full of congratulations to anyone who manages it in a single day....specially with the boot and feet issues. Like you, we retreated the first year...it didn't seem right to attempt in the rain, and retreated the second and third years. I think it was the fourth that our fr...
by thewildlassielife
Thu Sep 05, 2019 3:10 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: The Wild Lassies Take on the Fisherfields- an Epic Challenge
Replies: 16
Views: 7665

The Wild Lassies Take on the Fisherfields- an Epic Challenge

DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ Written by: The Wild Lassies Date: August 2019 Munro Count to Date •Sam: 112 •Cara: 158 •Naomi: 160 •Jen: 166 Distance: 7km in, 38.75km mountains, 7km out. Ascent: 500m in, 2351m mountains, 500m out. Time: 15.29hrs Cara: If you’re thinking of doing all of the munros then this sh...
by thewildlassielife
Sat Aug 31, 2019 12:51 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: The Wild Lassies Take on the Fisherfields- an Epic Challenge
Replies: 16
Views: 7665

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