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Re: GIS mapping software

hi Bill, yes - GIS - that's what I do for a living. I use it a lot personally to georeference maps & routes into my Garmin (i.e. free). QGIS is a very good open source (free) desktop GIS application, but if you've never done anything like it before then it will take a while to get your head arou...
by keithturrastane
Wed Jun 10, 2020 4:22 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: GIS mapping software
Replies: 1
Views: 729

Fionn Bheinn - Sunshine, Snow, Raven, Spectacular

Firstly, I'm embarrassed to say that I've reached 132 Munros, and never published a public walk report! I've keenly devoured other people's over the years, and they have given me a sanity check/inspiration at times, so thank you all! It was one of those weather days that you know is going to be spec...
by keithturrastane
Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:07 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Fionn Bheinn - Sunshine, Snow, Raven, Spectacular
Replies: 8
Views: 4238

Devils Point, Cairn Toul, Sgon an Lochan Uaine

Walk with Andrej Girod, 9am Linn of Dee, bike to Derry Lodge, then further as far as Luibeg. Walk to Corrour (11am). Path up to beallach, then Devils Point. Back down, over intervening top, decided to contour across & tackle Sgor an Lochan Uaine first. Left packs at beallach, up to SaLU, back do...
by keithturrastane
Tue Sep 13, 2016 7:58 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Devils Point, Cairn Toul, Sgon an Lochan Uaine
Replies: 0
Views: 802

Re: African heat in Glen Affric

Very entertaining report Emmanuelle! Thanks for the company & the entertaining conversation.
Keith.
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by keithturrastane
Thu Jun 23, 2016 3:40 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: African heat in Glen Affric
Replies: 4
Views: 6140

Bynack More

30/12/2014 07:30 to 16:00 Matthew Brannan, Lewis Walker & Me. Missed RH branch in path to final ascent (blinding low sunlight). Boggy traverse to rejoin. Top in cloud when arrived. Headed down to Barns of Bynack - very cool. Lunch there. Sun now out - cloud lifting. Back up to top for great view...
by keithturrastane
Mon Dec 01, 2014 9:20 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Bynack More
Replies: 0
Views: 751

Bynack More

30/12/2014 07:30 to 16:00 Matthew Brannan, Lewis Walker & Me. Missed RH branch in path to final ascent (blinding low sunlight). Boggy traverse to rejoin. Top in cloud when arrived. Headed down to Barns of Bynack - very cool. Lunch there. Sun now out - cloud lifting. Back up to top for great view...
by keithturrastane
Mon Dec 01, 2014 9:20 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Bynack More
Replies: 0
Views: 742

Glen Lyon 4

Myself, Matt Brannan & Lewis Walker. Start from Inverar in Glen Lyon 08:30. No issues with reported access restrictions by estate. Diversions for walkers due to construction of access track for hydro scheme. If heading for Carn Gorm, then the diversion leads too far up hill away from the normal ...
by keithturrastane
Sun Nov 02, 2014 10:39 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Glen Lyon 4
Replies: 0
Views: 868

BEN NEVIS VIA THE CMD ARETE

CLOUD!
by keithturrastane
Sun Sep 29, 2013 11:26 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: BEN NEVIS VIA THE CMD ARETE
Replies: 0
Views: 757

Carn a'Mhaim, Ben Macdui, Derry Cairngorm

Linn of Dee Car Park - 07:30 Cycle to Derry Lodge - good quality estate road with not a lot of gradient - arrive 08:00. Chain bikes up at Mountain Rescue post. http://www.flickr.com/photos/99044012@N05/9313239918 Glen Luibeg path heading West, ascend Carn a' Mhaim by path WNW shortly after Luibeg Br...
by keithturrastane
Thu Jul 18, 2013 6:45 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Carn a'Mhaim, Ben Macdui, Derry Cairngorm
Replies: 0
Views: 1114
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