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Failure on Ben More so over to Beinn nan Imirean

PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 10:38 pm
by Johnny Corbett
The aim of the day was to do Ben More, but this was before i invested in crampons, got half way up and had to give up, so rather than have a wasted day i decided to give Beinn nan Imirean a go. It was a good choice as unlike Ben More the snow was soft and the hill not as steep and the sky was clear blue, perfect walking conditions.
I started the walk from Auchessan and headed up the middle of Beinn nan Clach and Meall Garbh and onto Beinn nan Imerean.Not much more to say about the route, so hope you enjoy the photos.

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The day was ideal and the views were superb
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Ben More

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Stob Binnien & Ben More

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Ben More again

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Beinn nan Imirean

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Sgiath Chuil

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Frozen lochan

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Lochan

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Ben More & Crianlarich hills


Views from the summit
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On the way down

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A touch of Table Mountain on Ben More

Re: Failure on Ben More so over to Beinn nan Imirean

PostPosted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 12:29 pm
by skuk007
Hi Johnny, certainly looked a good clear day for walking. Shame about Ben More but sensible to turn back if you haven't got the gear - it'll still be there for a few more years. :)

Re: Failure on Ben More so over to Beinn nan Imirean

PostPosted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:05 pm
by Johnny Corbett
skuk007 wrote:Hi Johnny, certainly looked a good clear day for walking. Shame about Ben More but sensible to turn back if you haven't got the gear - it'll still be there for a few more years. :)


Yes you're right 007 and i wasn't too disappointed at missing out on Ben More as i had a great day on Imirean

Re: Failure on Ben More so over to Beinn nan Imirean

PostPosted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:14 am
by rockhopper
Johnny Corbett wrote:.... i wasn't too disappointed at missing out on Ben More as i had a great day on Imirean
I'd second that - I also enjoyed the walk up Beinn nan Imirean with great views from the top....and you got some nice photos as well :D

Re: Failure on Ben More so over to Beinn nan Imirean

PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 7:04 pm
by bar72
was up today, absolutely soaking underfoot. thankfully I put the sealskins on so kept dry feet. Where's the snow, at least my feet stay dry when there's snow down :o

Re: Failure on Ben More so over to Beinn nan Imirean

PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 11:16 pm
by The English Alpinist
Sometimes alleged failures are 'meant to be'. You can file it away as a beautiful experience; the photos look great. I am somewhat envious, I got up to Scotland a week later for the hills of Luss and no sign of snow whatsoever!

Re: Failure on Ben More so over to Beinn nan Imirean

PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 11:33 pm
by rockhopper
The English Alpinist wrote:I am somewhat envious, I got up to Scotland a week later for the hills of Luss and no sign of snow whatsoever!

For info, JC's report was from Nov 2010, not Nov 2021 - cheers :)