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Re: A Fantastic Fannichs Five

A great report, thank you for posting. We were thinking of doing an almost identical route this Summer but were hoping to add Sgurr Mor, there and back, from Carn Na Criche. Probably too ambitious but worth a try. Your report confirms that the East slope of Sgurr Breac should be scalable; we can alw...
by Verylatestarter
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:53 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: A Fantastic Fannichs Five
Replies: 7
Views: 587

Malta - Marfa Ridge

One of the nice things about taking a midwinter break in somewhere warm and sunny is recalling the walk on a cold wet day in order to write up a report. We have done parts of this walk in both directions in succeeding years. It follows the coast of the Northernmost peninsular of Malta, formed around...
by Verylatestarter
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:33 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Malta - Marfa Ridge
Replies: 0
Views: 206

Re: Three classic Snowdonia scrambles in one day

Thanks for posting such a good report. It's such a great hill but the idea of the crowds always put me off despite it being much nearer than Scotland. You don't get many boomboxes. topless idiots, drones and selfies on Beinn Dearg.

John
by Verylatestarter
Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:39 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Three classic Snowdonia scrambles in one day
Replies: 4
Views: 1786

Re: Via ferrata: my journey to the dark side!

Good point regarding lanyards, at work we always used fixed lanyards with fixed anchor points e.g. on cherry pickers, or on a roof access systems to limit movement over the edge. Recovery of someone, who does fall and the shock absorber extends, must be be difficult if you are on a sheer face or ove...
by Verylatestarter
Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:29 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Via ferrata: my journey to the dark side!
Replies: 16
Views: 2883

Re: Two tough days in the Mamores and Glen Coe

Great report. I also had navigation problems on Binnein Mor/Na Gruagaichean in thick clag. I walked right over point 1062 without realizing it and got very confused when I reached the Na Gruagaichean assuming it was 1062. Going right led to a steep descent to a bealach and the West top 1041 not the ...
by Verylatestarter
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:13 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Two tough days in the Mamores and Glen Coe
Replies: 2
Views: 2628

Re: Via ferrata: my journey to the dark side!

Really interesting and enlightening report. One thing that surprises me is that the equipment uses a shock absorbing lanyard instead of a 'fixed' one. In construction you would only use the former if there was no obstacle in the impact zone (given that extending the lanyard and any catenary could ma...
by Verylatestarter
Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:40 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Via ferrata: my journey to the dark side!
Replies: 16
Views: 2883

Re: Skye Mountain Magic

Wow! I can see why you enjoyed that. I suspect the Glen Beag bridge has been repaired; I went over it in May scouting out a route to Sgrithall, and it was in a lot worse condition. I was prepared to take the risk (in the spirit of Indiana Jones!) but wouldn't expect anyone else to. It is possible th...
by Verylatestarter
Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:15 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Skye Mountain Magic
Replies: 4
Views: 668

Gozo - South Coast path

4.jpg Map 1 of 3.jpg Map 2 of 3.jpg Map 3 of 3.jpg The coastal walk from the ferry port of Mgarr includes spectacular cliff walks and two deep inlets into the limestone scenery. The terminus is the attractive small harbor of Xlendi, from where a return bus can be boarded back to the port. This walk...
by Verylatestarter
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:32 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Gozo - South Coast path
Replies: 1
Views: 470

Re: The Coldest Shore - A Winter Solo CWT attempt

Thank you for such a great report of a grueling yet rewarding walk; It’s great that the weather improved as a reward for your early tribulations. As one who would prefer to sleep in a dry warm bed at the end of each day I thank you for undertaking this walk in Winter so that I don’t have to. Congrat...
by Verylatestarter
Sun Jan 07, 2024 8:48 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Long Distance routes
Topic: The Coldest Shore - A Winter Solo CWT attempt
Replies: 21
Views: 7160

Re: Mun Cuairt a' ribhist .... Fisherfield Corbetts

That's a wonderful report and with your reflections on the landscape. Thanks for posting.

Numbers are irrelevant it's the experience.

John
by Verylatestarter
Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:06 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Mun Cuairt a' ribhist .... Fisherfield Corbetts
Replies: 2
Views: 640

Re: Introduction to Torridon and chasing an inversion

What a wonderful reward for such a great effort.
My favorite hill in my favorite area.

Thanks for posting.

John
by Verylatestarter
Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:29 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Introduction to Torridon and chasing an inversion
Replies: 3
Views: 298

Re: WALKHIGHLANDS SPRING MEET 19TH- 20TH APRIL 2024

The payment has just been sent.

Many Thanks

John
by Verylatestarter
Wed Nov 01, 2023 8:42 pm
 
Forum: Meeting up, arranging trips and walking clubs
Topic: UPDATED, WALK-HIGHLANDS SPRING MEET 19TH- 20TH APRIL 2024
Replies: 50
Views: 10947

Re: WALKHIGHLANDS SPRING MEET 19TH- 20TH APRIL 2024

I'd like a bed please. I'll send payment.

Thanks

John
by Verylatestarter
Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:49 pm
 
Forum: Meeting up, arranging trips and walking clubs
Topic: UPDATED, WALK-HIGHLANDS SPRING MEET 19TH- 20TH APRIL 2024
Replies: 50
Views: 10947

Re: BIG MEET! 6-8 Oct **4 BEDS AVAILABLE!!***

Gill Sorry but I am going to wimp out. It's a long way to travel to get wet; I was looking forward to this weekend and would love to try a meet next year. I hope all goes well and thanks for organising the meet. Obviously 'my bed' is available for free if anyone else wants to use it. kind regards John
by Verylatestarter
Wed Oct 04, 2023 2:18 pm
 
Forum: Meeting up, arranging trips and walking clubs
Topic: BIG MEET! 6-8 Oct **4 BEDS AVAILABLE!!***
Replies: 131
Views: 15343

Re: Aonach Eagach ridge should I shouldn't I.

Good advice from Colin. We did it at our 4th & 5th Munros and the time went by in a flash (almost an out of body experience) because we were concentrating on the moves not on the surroundings. The route is so clearly defined but definitely one for a good day. However it is easy to end up at the ...
by Verylatestarter
Thu Sep 28, 2023 1:48 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Aonach Eagach ridge should I shouldn't I.
Replies: 62
Views: 22535
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