Nearly got there

[Bastonjock]

Well I had my first attempt at bagging a Corbin today, namely Beinn Carbh at argour ,I set off at 8.30 and decided if I did not achieve my goal by 2.30 I would turn around .I was wanting to find out my limits and levels of fitness. I was solo and I carry an Acr plb ,I left my route with my son and off I went ,I got too 902 meters before I turned back ,my reasons for turning back were , I was feeling it physically ,my ,,64 year old legs were running out of juice , and the main one was that I did not want to descend in the dark ,I do have a head torch
I learned a lot from the ascent ,such as don't rely on your phone as your main navigation device
On the positive side ,I got back down safely and thoroughly enjoyed it

[jamiecopeland]

Do you mean Garbh Bheinn (Ardgour), the Corbett?

[Bastonjock]

Yes it was Garbh Beinn ,the corbett

[jmarkb]

No wonder you felt knackered if you got to 902m on a 885m hill!

[GregC]

Looks like it was a good day out and it's great to know where you are at fitness wise. I quite like the navigation apps on phones, especially in difficult conditions, but still enjoy reading an old school map. For me I get a much better sense of where I am in relation to the mountains around me and the terain up ahead - and I just really like maps.

I hope your next adventure is more of a success.

[HalfManHalfTitanium]

I too turned back before the summit on this very rugged hill. That was due to weather - but all the same I found the ascent and the terrain much more tougher than many Munros. Well done!

tim

[Jon and Jen]

Looks like it was a good day out and it's great to know where you are at fitness wise. I quite like the navigation apps on phones, especially in difficult conditions, but still enjoy reading an old school map. For me I get a much better sense of where I am in relation to the mountains around me and the terain up ahead - and I just really like maps.

I hope your next adventure is more of a success.

I'm the same, just back from town to pick up the OS map that covers the north half of the speyside way. Doubt I will need it but feel absolutely exposed without a map.

[Girl Outdoors]

Looks like it was a good day out and it's great to know where you are at fitness wise. I quite like the navigation apps on phones, especially in difficult conditions, but still enjoy reading an old school map. For me I get a much better sense of where I am in relation to the mountains around me and the terain up ahead - and I just really like maps.

I hope your next adventure is more of a success.

I'm the same, just back from town to pick up the OS map that covers the north half of the speyside way. Doubt I will need it but feel absolutely exposed without a map.

Me as well. I much prefer a proper OS map and is my default. I enjoy the much broader context that you get with a real map.

[LobeyD]

At least mentally, there's not much harder than a solitary sea level Corbett. Your head is giving you 'it's just a Corbett', while the legs are happily informing you it's two Tarmachan's worth. Plus there's not usually any other summits nearby to at least make use of the 900m slog. Should be a category on their own....'The F****rs' maybe .

[Veryhappybunny]

Looks a grand day out - the Ardgour hills are pretty rough!

[jamiecopeland]

No wonder you felt knackered if you got to 902m on a 885m hill!

That’s why I had to check he was talking about the same hill!

[Bastonjock]

I guess the Altimeter on my watch is not very accurate
Today I kept it simple and went for a walk on the flat at Ardtornish ,16k
I'm eyeing up another attempt at bagging my first Corbett tomorrow ,I've got two compases and a is map this time ,I did not have the is map last time
Stob Coire Chearcail , I've read the wh reports that say this is more of a beginner Corbett

[kaye.cantlay]

Enjoy tomorrow Bastonjack.
Stob Coire a Chearcaill is another fine hill but a lot less rugged than Garbh Bheinn and I'm sure you'll reach the summit and bask in your achievement.

Garbh Bheinn however is a fabulous peak - build up your stamina and confidence and return to it on a fine day with plenty of daylight - you are in for a treat.
One of my favourite Corbetts so far for sure!

[AyrshireAlps]

I guess the Altimeter on my watch is not very accurate

Is it maybe measuring total ascent? Goatfell is only 874m, but will measure over 920m of ascent from sea level.

[Bastonjock]

Yes it's me and not the watch
I made it up my.first Corbett today ,the os map.read 771 ,my watch also read 771