Mine arrived a couple of days ago. It's great. I particularly like the descriptions of nearby watering holes, accommodation and eateries for each area. Not something my other guides have. The route descriptions are easy to follow and the odd historical fact / side bar and photographs are also really...

Hi. Just checked online and the SL M3's are only slightly lighter than your Manta's so probably not what you are looking for. Oh well.

I've had a pair of Scarpa SL's for almost five years. They are brilliant. I wear them year round - lots of scrambling through the summer and with crampons in the winter. If I do a really long day they do start to feel a bit heavy, but I wouldn't go lighter because the stiffness of the sole and ankle...

I used 'seam grip' bought from an outdoor store to fix a similar looking hole on a pair of soft shell trousers earlier this year. It did the job.

Nice to read a new report from D&G. There's some fantastic walking in the area for you in the coming months.

yeesh. That looks like one itchy leg. Great adventure and report.

In answer to your final question. Perhaps you could fill a platypus or camelbak with red wine and get some midge free drinking under the net that way...

A great reminder that a simple up and down can be made all the better with an overnight stop. Good report.

Nice one. Pictures of the hen party in dresses on the ridge would have been something different!

Thanks folks, comments like those make the report writing all the more worth while.

Great report. Thanks for volunteering time to upkeep a bothy!

The Loch Avon and Glen Avon photo is a cracker...

Thanks hills.

Well done. My pal and I walked in to Barrisadale Bay a couple of Octobers ago and got so battered by a storm that we walked our wet and cold bodies straight back out again the next morning. Your report has reminded me to get back there!! Thanks.

Thanks Jester. Just read and loved your Aonach Eagach report.

It was a green Spork as well, which apparently matters.

Thanks Bobblehatkenny. Yes, great to visit such remote summits. We didn't see anyone else the whole time.