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Re: Ring of Steall

jwramsay wrote:Love the wild camp!

..... Any port in a storm! :lol:
by Fcfraser
Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:25 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Ring of Steall
Replies: 8
Views: 5845

Re: (April) Fools don't take An Stuc lightly!

Glad I wasn't only one that got stook on An Stuc! Just as my poor Labrador!... He is still having nightmares! :lol:
by Fcfraser
Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:22 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: (April) Fools don't take An Stuc lightly!
Replies: 16
Views: 18610

Ring of Steall

This was going to be my first "Wild Camp".... We found the ideal little spot along the river, which had been used many times before, going by the signs of the burnt grass (tut tut!) :crazy: ....a short sharp shower of warm rain, just after the last peg was pushed into the ground caused may...
by Fcfraser
Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:27 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Ring of Steall
Replies: 8
Views: 5845

Re: Wild Camping on Braeriach

The snow has disappeared 5 times in the last 100 odd years, incidentally, not twice! 1933, 1959, 1996, 2003 & 2006. Ok... I take your word for it ..... I was merely quoting from Ralph Storer, 100 Best Routes on Scottish Mountains :o Written before 1996? :wink: Hey Snow Detective :wink: yup it w...
by Fcfraser
Thu Aug 23, 2012 3:59 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Wild Camping on Braeriach
Replies: 10
Views: 8507

Re: cairngorm 7

Cracking pics.... Charlie is the Star of the Show! Bet his wee paws were sorer than my blister..... Did I mention my blister? Lol!!
by Fcfraser
Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:18 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: cairngorm 7
Replies: 2
Views: 1437

Re: Wild Camping on Braeriach

Hello. That was me and my mate gaz you passed with Charlie the choclate lab. He has walked with quite a few walkers from this site. We managed the 7 munros. 41km 2995m of ascent in 13.5 hours. My feet where in bits by the end of the walk :( Well done you guys & especially lovely Charlie Boy! .....
by Fcfraser
Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:12 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Wild Camping on Braeriach
Replies: 10
Views: 8507

Re: Wild Camping on Braeriach

ronofcam wrote:The snow has disappeared 5 times in the last 100 odd years, incidentally, not twice! 1933, 1959, 1996, 2003 & 2006.

Ok... I take your word for it ..... I was merely quoting from Ralph Storer, 100 Best Routes on Scottish Mountains :o
by Fcfraser
Tue Aug 21, 2012 9:47 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Wild Camping on Braeriach
Replies: 10
Views: 8507

Wild Camping on Braeriach

A Novice Wild Camper! Set off with a large pack, kit shared out (almost) equally :lol: Left Coylumbridge at around 10am, and held a steady pace, dodging the many cyclists along the lovely path ( I was going to be very envious of them on my return jouney!) Weather was stunning, really mild, no midges...
by Fcfraser
Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:59 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Wild Camping on Braeriach
Replies: 10
Views: 8507

Re: 3 Cairngorm Munros and an overnighter

Lying in bed, aching from every bone, due to adapting a strange walk due to blisters early on, having done Cairn Toul - Braeriach with my 1st Wild Camp at Wells of Dee. Loved reading your report & photos! Glad I didn't see the Devil deer tho! We had plenty roaming round the tent .... None with e...
by Fcfraser
Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:33 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: 3 Cairngorm Munros and an overnighter
Replies: 19
Views: 12311

Re: An Stuc(ky) situation!

We got stook on An Stuc! (see my blog)! OMG.... We came down it.... Thought it was going to be a Mountain Rescue job for my trusty hound! Your meal looked ace! The pint Guinness well earned!
by Fcfraser
Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:12 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: An Stuc(ky) situation!
Replies: 24
Views: 17003

Ben Lawers

... Stook on An Stuc! P1040082.JPG Set off Bright and Sparky to "Bag" Five Munros on the Ben Lawers Ridge.......good intentions! We got parked easily in the large car park, at the old Visitor Centre, having first left a car at the Ben Lawers Hotel, which is permissble, if you buy a drink l...
by Fcfraser
Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:10 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Ben Lawers
Replies: 2
Views: 2070

Spidean Coire nan Clach (Beinn Eighe)

[b]...Just for a Look![b] This was to be my 1st Solo for a while, having just completed my SML training, my confidence has been knocked, to the ULTRA Cautious!! Was only going for a look, but was told "...dont go look, go do"! So I did! Got parked in the small car park, room for possibly e...
by Fcfraser
Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:21 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Spidean Coire nan Clach (Beinn Eighe)
Replies: 4
Views: 3861

Re: Sgurr Dubh Mor

Aw..... Thanks you lot! That makes me feel better.... I felt such a failure, but knew it was the right decision for me at the time! I will go back.... I felt I had to write the report, I don't think it is that well written, but I want others to know that it is ok to stop, and save it for another day...
by Fcfraser
Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:32 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Sgurr Dubh Mor
Replies: 7
Views: 2999

Sgurr Dubh Mor

P1030961.JPG Fear on the Cuillin....... Arrived over the Sea to Skye on a glorious June summers day, took full advantage and photographed the beautiful Cuillin Ridge whilst I travelled to Portalong, where I was staying in the fabulous SkyeWalker Hostel, which I have to highly recommend, not having ...
by Fcfraser
Wed Jun 27, 2012 8:28 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Sgurr Dubh Mor
Replies: 7
Views: 2999

Re: Mutts on Munros

Troika on Tom Bhuide in April....with his Brother Skanda! Loving the snow!!
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by Fcfraser
Wed Jun 06, 2012 2:27 pm
 
Forum: Photo threads, comps and quizzes
Topic: Mutts on Munros
Replies: 529
Views: 238786
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