great idea. the first thing i'd say is, it's very easy to get out of the way of doing the things we enjoy. obviously in your case your dad's death hit hard, understandably so. but you're right....no doubt he would kick your backside and tell you to get out there! that's probably the first thing to target, just enjoying the hills/mountains whatever the weather. when it's good, make the most of it and be thankful
. when it's crap.... make the most of it and be thankful
personally, this year i didn't set goals yet managed to climb the highest peaks in N.Ireland, Wales, Rep of Ireland and, just last week, Scotland. along the way i climbed many other peaks in the areas i visited. it all kinda just happened - booking short trips here and there as long as i could walk/climb close by.
what i definitely want to try NOT to do is become a hill/mountain 'snob', that is, ignoring certain climbs because they aren't a munro, or the highest, or the most difficult, or they don't feature in books or magazines etc
i've been guilty of that yet looking back at this year, with the exception of Nevis, some of my best days out involved many un-sung peaks ( if you look at the photos i took you'll understand why 'the Ben' was my best
)
anyway, good way to get us thinking....thanks
