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Re: Rocketing Fuel Costs!

All my remaining munros are so far away they'll now be weekend trips anyway (or whilst on holiday to the NW Highlands). If I can be bothered driving long distance I'll probably do Dreish and Mayar for about the 20th time or get stuck into the Corbetts and Grahams that are a good bit nearer. The pric...
by jupe1407
Thu Jun 09, 2022 5:16 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Rocketing Fuel Costs!
Replies: 75
Views: 8407

Re: A good camera for the hills?

The Sony RX100 range are definitely worth looking at, mark III onwards. They're not hardy though, I put my camera away in bad weather and just use the phone. Aye this ^^^ I just bought an RX100 mkVI - ideal for big days where I can't be bothered hauling the Z6 around. The picture quality is pretty ...
by jupe1407
Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:45 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: A good camera for the hills?
Replies: 18
Views: 2847

Re: Inconsiderate B’s

There's a general (and lazy) theory that most of these situations are caused by "schemies" and "neds" however I rather suspect a lot of these examples of littering are left behind by kids from relatively well-off/very well-off families simply because they are used to having "...
by jupe1407
Mon Jun 06, 2022 12:09 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Inconsiderate B’s
Replies: 31
Views: 5136

Re: Glen Dessarry 3

I went clockwise as I didn't want a long walk back to the bike after Sgurr na Ciche. However i added on the Corbett of Sgurr Cos na Breachd Laoidh as it's SW ridge looked a reasonable angle of descent. I asked a few folk i met on the ridge what Coireachan's ascent was like and it sounded like it wou...
by jupe1407
Fri Jun 03, 2022 10:14 am
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Glen Dessarry 3
Replies: 20
Views: 2092

Re: Glorious Glen Dessary & Munro 250

Fantastic report JP :clap: :clap: , although I'm confused as to why Friday night's Bible Study should have given you a hangover. :wink: Pictures look great, what did you take them with? Good pointer about the busy car park, if I ever get the chance to do these I'll take the retirees privilege of a ...
by jupe1407
Wed Jun 01, 2022 11:42 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Glorious Glen Dessary & Munro 250
Replies: 7
Views: 2158

Re: Glorious Glen Dessary & Munro 250

I have studied various approaches to these for some time, one of which was (and may yet prove to be) coming in from Loch Quoich by kayak. My reasons for this were twofold: 1. The walk is shortened considerably, and 2. I could avoid driving the 14 miles or tarmac lunacy that comprise the Loch Arkaig...
by jupe1407
Tue May 31, 2022 11:44 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Glorious Glen Dessary & Munro 250
Replies: 7
Views: 2158

Re: Glorious Glen Dessary & Munro 250

Excellent report and photographs. Congratulations on No. 250. Are you saving a particular mountain for No 282? Thanks Christopher Most of my remaining 32 are challenging circuits and/or big days. The only "easy" singles left are Ben More (Mull), Sgritheall and and Ben Hope. I'll probably ...
by jupe1407
Tue May 31, 2022 11:20 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Glorious Glen Dessary & Munro 250
Replies: 7
Views: 2158

Glorious Glen Dessary & Munro 250

I think it's fair to say that the three munros which form part of the Rough Bounds of Knoydart have a justified reputation as some of the most rugged and challenging on the list. I have studied various approaches to these for some time, one of which was (and may yet prove to be) coming in from Loch ...
by jupe1407
Tue May 31, 2022 12:05 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Glorious Glen Dessary & Munro 250
Replies: 7
Views: 2158

Re: Keto / low carb - high fat diet & walking

Please to see Lo-Dough get a mention :lol: We switched to those last year for pizza bases. Anne and I's food intake has changed a fair bit, both through generally wanting to eat better stuff and also as a result of research into things that might help Anne's condition. The general rule of thumb is t...
by jupe1407
Tue May 24, 2022 2:20 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Keto / low carb - high fat diet & walking
Replies: 32
Views: 4309

Re: Glenshee Parking

I think the charging probably began last year - I did the Cairnwells earlier in the spring - no charge, when we came back in July for the eastern 4 there was a charge and they had a warden guy going about with a contactless terminal - it was £3. I don't really have a problem with it tbh, as stated a...
by jupe1407
Mon May 23, 2022 3:13 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Glenshee Parking
Replies: 13
Views: 2659

Re: Keto / low carb - high fat diet & walking

My walking at the weekends offsets the exercise i don't do during the week & also stops me drinking :D Excellent strategy. One hillwalk with a brutal hangover was enough to put me off it for years :lol: I found making 2-3 moderate changes I could sustain to my every day eating habits were enoug...
by jupe1407
Wed May 18, 2022 4:13 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Keto / low carb - high fat diet & walking
Replies: 32
Views: 4309

Re: Keto / low carb - high fat diet & walking

Each to their own but I wouldn't fancy trying a challenging walk on any sort of sustained reduction on food intake. Basically on a day when I'm walking, I'll maybe take an extra wrap or protein snack or two. On wider note, I've tried various diets previously with mixed success. Instead of trying 8 w...
by jupe1407
Wed May 18, 2022 2:02 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Keto / low carb - high fat diet & walking
Replies: 32
Views: 4309

Re: Gateway to the Final Fifty and a welcome London antedote

Excellent TR Graeme and some highly useful research for me. My planned descent off Sgurr Cos B...the corbett looks pretty feasible.

Cheers :D
by jupe1407
Mon May 16, 2022 10:40 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Gateway to the Final Fifty and a welcome London antidote
Replies: 5
Views: 1781

Re: Glen Dessary Munros - Forestry Track?

Thanks everyone. I will allow the weather to decide. A reasonably dry spell before hand and i'll probably choose the bike option.

Thanks again :)
by jupe1407
Mon May 16, 2022 10:37 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Glen Dessary Munros - Forestry Track?
Replies: 6
Views: 904

Glen Dessary Munros - Forestry Track?

Quick question - I have seen mention of a forestry track approach to the Glen Dessary hills, it looks as though I could get a mountain bike a few miles along this, avoiding some of the boggy approach path into the bargain. It looks as though I could get as far as the bridge at NM931934 - is this abo...
by jupe1407
Mon May 16, 2022 4:22 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Glen Dessary Munros - Forestry Track?
Replies: 6
Views: 904
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