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To A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor by Canoe

To A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor by Canoe


by Mal Grey » Sat Aug 07, 2021 1:49 pm

Munros included on this walk: A' Mhaighdean, Ruadh Stac Mòr

Date walked: 02/06/2021

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Re: To A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor by Canoe

Postby Mountainlove » Tue Aug 10, 2021 10:56 pm

Wonderful report and what a trip! The walk itself and then rolling the canoes and all the food and equipment - truly epic. It's certainly a route I never thought of. :clap: well done to all of you!
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Re: To A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor by Canoe

Postby Mal Grey » Wed Aug 11, 2021 10:13 pm

Mountainlove wrote:Wonderful report and what a trip! The walk itself and then rolling the canoes and all the food and equipment - truly epic. It's certainly a route I never thought of. :clap: well done to all of you!


Thank you.
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Re: To A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor by Canoe

Postby Alteknacker » Fri Aug 13, 2021 9:51 pm

Just amazing - the most wonderful report I've read on WH, except for your last "family and friends in the far NW" report (or perhaps the one before that :roll: ).

This has to be the report of the month; for the engrossing narrative (most of us can't even contemplate lugging heavy boats anywhere, let alone across the Scottish hills!), for the wonderful pics of the area (eg sunset over Loch a'Bhaid-luaraich, but many many others also); and for the multiple team pics that capture so well the feel of an enterprise like this. :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: Absolutely brilliant!

Loved the midgie hats, BTW: it just shows that there is a price to pay - albeit a very modest one - for a sojourn in paradise.

I stand corrected on the pronunciation of A'Mhaighdean: I'd always thought it was a-vie-kyun. But however we pronounce the unpronouncable, it's got to be one of the most spectacular mountains in Scotland. I approached it from the South East, an entirely unremarkable route - until you hit the summit, and suddenly have before you the breathtaking views into the depths. Your approach looks like it is probably the best, from a views/environment perspective; but I would still want to make the case for the approach that I did, because of the way the truly shocking views suddenly appear out of nowhere.

Thanks for publishing such a wonderful report

AK

PS I see you also appreciated the Heath Spotted Orchid :D
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Re: To A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor by Canoe

Postby rockhopper » Sun Aug 15, 2021 12:17 pm

Superb - a very enjoyable read :clap: Would echo Alteknacker's comments - WROTM in my mind too - cheers :)
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Re: To A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor by Canoe

Postby gammy leg walker » Sun Aug 15, 2021 7:49 pm

Mere words don’t seem enough, a truly magnificent TR
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Re: To A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor by Canoe

Postby Mal Grey » Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:33 pm

Alteknacker wrote:Just amazing - the most wonderful report I've read on WH, except for your last "family and friends in the far NW" report (or perhaps the one before that :roll: ).

This has to be the report of the month; for the engrossing narrative (most of us can't even contemplate lugging heavy boats anywhere, let alone across the Scottish hills!), for the wonderful pics of the area (eg sunset over Loch a'Bhaid-luaraich, but many many others also); and for the multiple team pics that capture so well the feel of an enterprise like this. :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: Absolutely brilliant!

Loved the midgie hats, BTW: it just shows that there is a price to pay - albeit a very modest one - for a sojourn in paradise.

I stand corrected on the pronunciation of A'Mhaighdean: I'd always thought it was a-vie-kyun. But however we pronounce the unpronouncable, it's got to be one of the most spectacular mountains in Scotland. I approached it from the South East, an entirely unremarkable route - until you hit the summit, and suddenly have before you the breathtaking views into the depths. Your approach looks like it is probably the best, from a views/environment perspective; but I would still want to make the case for the approach that I did, because of the way the truly shocking views suddenly appear out of nowhere.

Thanks for publishing such a wonderful report

AK

PS I see you also appreciated the Heath Spotted Orchid :D


Thank you.

Yes, though I thought it was Common, I now know its a Heath. There were plenty. I checked the pronunciation on a few sites, that seemed the best and makes sense. Armageddon it remains most of the time, or nobody knows where you're talking about!
I've had a few hills where the quieter approach meant suddenly coming across astonishing views, so do know what you mean there. Wouldn't want to miss those Fuar Lochs though.
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Re: To A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor by Canoe

Postby Mal Grey » Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:33 pm

rockhopper wrote:Superb - a very enjoyable read :clap: Would echo Alteknacker's comments - WROTM in my mind too - cheers :)


Thank you.
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Re: To A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor by Canoe

Postby Mal Grey » Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:33 pm

gammy leg walker wrote:Mere words don’t seem enough, a truly magnificent TR


Thank you.
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Re: To A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor by Canoe

Postby portinscale » Tue Aug 17, 2021 4:35 pm

Just brilliant.
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Re: To A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor by Canoe

Postby Anne C » Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:20 pm

Absolutely fantastic Mal! What a trip and what an achievement too. Stunning! Photos are terrific, a joy to look at. :clap: :clap:
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Re: To A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor by Canoe

Postby Mal Grey » Thu Aug 19, 2021 12:44 pm

portinscale wrote:Just brilliant.


Thank you
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Re: To A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor by Canoe

Postby Mal Grey » Thu Aug 19, 2021 12:45 pm

Anne C wrote:Absolutely fantastic Mal! What a trip and what an achievement too. Stunning! Photos are terrific, a joy to look at. :clap: :clap:


Thank you Anne
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Re: To A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor by Canoe

Postby MusicalHiker » Thu Aug 19, 2021 8:25 pm

Astonishing- superb writing, excellent photos, and what an adventure! Really enjoyed that, thank you!
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Re: To A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor by Canoe

Postby Sunset tripper » Sat Aug 21, 2021 1:30 am

Great stuff Mal. That looks like real hard work with the canoes but very rewarding. A great route on the hill too.
I've stayed the night at the Carnmore bothy a couple of times - fantastic area. :D
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Re: To A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor by Canoe

Postby Mal Grey » Sun Aug 22, 2021 8:26 pm

MusicalHiker wrote:Astonishing- superb writing, excellent photos, and what an adventure! Really enjoyed that, thank you!


Sunset tripper wrote:Great stuff Mal. That looks like real hard work with the canoes but very rewarding. A great route on the hill too.
I've stayed the night at the Carnmore bothy a couple of times - fantastic area. :D


Thank you, both. Its a remarkable place to visit and spend time, and the effort does indeed make it more satisfying.
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