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Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp


by rockhopper » Wed Oct 06, 2021 6:14 pm

Route description: Quinag: three Corbetts

Corbetts included on this walk: Quinag - Sàil Gharbh, Quinag - Sàil Ghorm, Quinag - Spidean Coinich

Date walked: 23/08/2021

Distance: 16 km

Ascent: 1300m

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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby Graeme D » Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:42 pm

Congratulations Neil! A fitting end to an epic journey, packed with stunning photos, nostalgia and personal reflection. And to think that when we crossed paths that fine autumnal day back on the summit of Ben Oss many moons ago, your Corbett count was possibly even more paltry than mine at the time! :shock:
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby Graeme D » Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:43 pm

P.S. Please tell me that those shorts have now been retired from active service! They may have been acceptable in the 80s but............ :lol:
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby Mal Grey » Thu Oct 07, 2021 10:54 pm

What an excellent way to compleat your Corbett journey, amongst the finest little mountains and most wonderful loch-studded landscape anywhere.

Congratulations! :clap:
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby rockhopper » Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:42 pm

jupe1407 wrote:Very well done Rockhopper. A great achievement and a wonderful report. That was a great read with cracking photos. Grahams next?
Thanks J-P. Don't think I'll ever finish the Grahams (one never knows though...) but would like to get at least halfway through them - cheers :)
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby rockhopper » Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:44 pm

gammy leg walker wrote:Many congratulations Neil, as always brilliant pictures and nicely written TR, long may you continue to post on here.GLW.
Thanks Willie. Long time since I met you (in the clag... :wink: ) up at Glenshee - cheers :)
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby rockhopper » Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:46 pm

dav2930 wrote:Many congratulations RH. Loved reading about how your hill walking began and your very interesting comparisons between the Munros and Corbetts. I was moved too, when you mentioned your dad. Some wonderful photos.
I might manage to compleat the Munros and the Donalds but it's too late for me when it comes to the Corbetts. Hats off to you sir! :clap: :clap:
Thanks dav. You never know about the Corbetts....there were times I never thought I'd get there either ! - cheers :)
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby rockhopper » Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:48 pm

The Rodmiester wrote:Very well done Rockhopper great effort. Stunning area Assynt, and a really good read for your Compleation. Really enjoyed reading your report 😁👍
Thanks Rod. Would agree on Assynt - I see you haven't many Corbetts to go now - cheers :)
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby rockhopper » Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:50 pm

Sunset tripper wrote:I have enjoyed all your reports over the years - this one is up there with the best. A fantastic journey - well done and congratulations.
What next??? :D
Thanks S-t. Hoping to get halfway through the Grahams and revisit some favourites as well as some with no views first time round - cheers :)
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby rockhopper » Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:53 pm

iangpark wrote:Brilliant stuff RH - lovely bit of life history and an appropriate choice for another compleation - not dissimilar to Slioch! Those stats further confirm I will definitely not become a Corbett compleater! All the best on whatever's next :-P
Thanks Ian. Re the Corbetts, you never know ! Won't ever forget that Slioch trip - cheers :)
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby rockhopper » Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:55 pm

Phil the Hill wrote:Well done, and great report with a good choice of celebratory dram. I too have nostalgic memories of the Kylesku ferry from family holidays in the 70s. It was a big adventure going that far North in those days (if you lived in the English Midlands at least).
I imagine there have been few compleations on Quinag because it's one of the few relatively easy multi-Corbett bagging opportunities. I did the 3 Quinag Corbetts early on, but have only managed a total of 27 in 30 years. I'm now beginning to turn my attention to Marilyns (and therefore Corbetts) as I near the end of the Munros.
Thanks Phil. It's interesting how many people I come across who remember the ferry and have good memories of that area in the 1970s - cheers :)
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby rockhopper » Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:57 pm

Avocetboy wrote:Brilliant, really enjoyably. Probably my favorite mountain having been up it numerous time and tend to spend a week most years at Drumbeg with fantastic views over to Quinag. Whetted my appetite for next years visit,
Thanks A-b. Yup, it's definitely on my re-do list along with a few others up there - cheers :)
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby rockhopper » Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:59 pm

kmai1961 wrote:Congratulations, RH, a terrific write-up, and a fabulous compleation hill / outing. I've followed your reports and some of your routes (thank you!) over the years.
Long may you continue to wander!
Thanks kmai. Glad you enjoyed them - although the trips have been getting shorter and less strenuous over recent years (as age creeps up... :roll: ) - cheers :)
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby rockhopper » Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:00 am

Gordie12 wrote:Congrats RH,
Great hills to finish on and as always great report/photos.
Thanks Gordie. Hard to beat the hills up here - was lucky with the weather - cheers :)
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby rockhopper » Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:01 am

BlackPanther wrote:Many congrats from us, too! :clap: :clap: :clap: What a trip to finish the long journey!
I'm in the process of writing my own walk report on Quinag, it's such a fantastic mountain. Might wait a few days to post it though :wink:
Thanks BP. Will be watching out for your report as they're always a good read - cheers :)
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby rockhopper » Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:05 am

battie72 wrote:Congratulations that man! Really enjoyed reading your report and those sunrise pics :thumbup:
Thanks Allison. Was definitely lucky with the weather and worth the wait - cheers :)
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