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Re: B and B in Fort William and Isle of Skye

Oh yes In FW try Mertle bank B&B its on the right hand side as you come in from the Glen coe end aboot 1/4 mile before the roundaboot. Lovely place to stay great breakfast and extremely comefortable bedrooms. As for Skye try The Old Inn at Carbost unless you are wanting to be nearer Portwee as i...
by stomper
Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:53 am
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: B and B in Fort William and Isle of Skye
Replies: 6
Views: 2326

Re: Rab Latok Vs Paramo Cascada Troosers

Can't argue with Paramo I love paramo. The cascada trousers are a great winter waterproof. Too warm for winter i think NOT. I find them comfortable and evern if they were too warm i'd rather have that than too cold also they dry very quickly so my vote goes to paramo over anything else scotland walk...
by stomper
Thu Dec 06, 2012 5:13 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Rab Latok Vs Paramo Cascada Troosers
Replies: 15
Views: 8586

Re: Boots slipping around the heel... ideas?

my best idea is don't buy mantas :lol: :lol: :lol:
by stomper
Tue Nov 27, 2012 11:37 am
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Boots slipping around the heel... ideas?
Replies: 16
Views: 41854

Re: fs; Scarpa Mantas

That's an awesome deal for anyone looking for an all year mountain boot! ahhh but i have a pair for £100 inc crampons only worm 4x Because they are sitting in the attick and will stay there until sold along with the crampons...Why so cheap????? Because these boots are not for me and will use my Veg...
by stomper
Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:20 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: fs; Scarpa Mantas
Replies: 9
Views: 3602

Re: Grade 1 winter climb

Thanks milesy and everybody else who has given me great advice and info will be aiming for Feb/march to come up and give a few ago... I have done Gully 4 on the Ben yes with a guide and thoroughly enjoyed it
by stomper
Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:08 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Grade 1 winter climb
Replies: 8
Views: 10461

Re: Grade 1 winter climb

Thanks Guys will decide which ones to do and who with when the snow comes hopefully in Feb :thumbup: :thumbup:
by stomper
Wed Nov 07, 2012 9:04 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Grade 1 winter climb
Replies: 8
Views: 10461

Re: Grade 1 winter climb

:thumbup: :thumbup: Thanks M8 oh i will definately go with someone as it will be safer but i do have experience in using crampons & iceaxe
by stomper
Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:08 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Grade 1 winter climb
Replies: 8
Views: 10461

Grade 1 winter climb

Can anyone advise me what a Grade 1 winter climb is and preferbly give me any info on the best places in Scotland are to atempt a few. As i need experience in Gr1 winter climbs (For North Col) i could do with doing a few
by stomper
Wed Nov 07, 2012 4:01 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Grade 1 winter climb
Replies: 8
Views: 10461

Re: Scarpa Manta's (DEFINATELY NOT FOR ME)

I have had a pair of Scarpa Manta for ~ 5 years now and I can honestly say they have been the best boot I have had. Great all season boot perfect for Scotland walking and weather conditions. Just about to replace them with the newer generation boot. Would have considered yours Stomper but 2 sizes t...
by stomper
Wed Nov 07, 2012 3:44 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Scarpa Manta's (DEFINATELY NOT FOR ME)
Replies: 29
Views: 28046

Re: Scarpa Manta's (DEFINATELY NOT FOR ME)

Stomper, like you thought I would splash out and go top of the market a few years ago and get Scarpa Manta's, looked really good quality :D , my pride and joy :D , but blisters never seen the like :( , sold them at half price :( , they took away all the enjoyment of walking the hills. Now I am face...
by stomper
Wed Nov 07, 2012 3:37 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Scarpa Manta's (DEFINATELY NOT FOR ME)
Replies: 29
Views: 28046

Re: Scarpa Manta's (DEFINATELY NOT FOR ME)

IS THERE ANYONE ALIVE OUT THERE WHO WANT A PAIR OF MANTAS THAT GIVE YOU BLISTERS GOING CHEAP INC CRAMPONS (WILL ONLY FIT THESE BOOTS NO OTHER BOOT WILL DOOOO :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: SOME ONE MUST ENJOY BLISTERS AT £100 + pp :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by stomper
Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:33 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Scarpa Manta's (DEFINATELY NOT FOR ME)
Replies: 29
Views: 28046

Re: Scarpa Manta's (DEFINATELY NOT FOR ME)

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Blisters well for me these boots give me nout but blisters :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :? :? :? :? :( :( :( :(
by stomper
Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:30 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Scarpa Manta's (DEFINATELY NOT FOR ME)
Replies: 29
Views: 28046

Re: Carn an Righ/Glas Tulaichean Question

Yes you do pay at the hotel but hay at £2.00 for the day i know what i would choose. I parked there a few months back and thats how much they charge.Otherwise its a long walk up the road.... Great Hotel went in for drinks after doing these 2 and certainly saved me walking out. Try parking in the lak...
by stomper
Fri Nov 02, 2012 8:12 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Carn an Righ/Glas Tulaichean Question
Replies: 14
Views: 4272

Re: fs; Scarpa Mantas

Cameron94 wrote:That's an awesome deal for anyone looking for an all year mountain boot!


ahhh but i have a pair for £100 inc crampons only worm 4x
by stomper
Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:26 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: fs; Scarpa Mantas
Replies: 9
Views: 3602

Re: Stob Ghabhar my 284th munro and final one

the reason i say 284 is the reason soulminer said........ i started on 284 so i'll finish on 284 simples :wink: :wink:
by stomper
Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:11 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Stob Ghabhar my 284th munro and final one
Replies: 38
Views: 11958
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