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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 rockhopper » Fri Oct 22, 2021 10:36 am

BoyVertiginous wrote:Congratulations, rockhopper. In many ways, a mighty fine and very fitting completion...location, hill choice, weather, history/memories, etc., among them. :clap:
Imagine it came as some relief the other pair weren't actually "finishing" on Spidean Coinich?! :wink:
Thanks BV - yes, I did think it a massive coincidence at the time until it dawned on me what they meant - cheers :)
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby dogplodder » Sat Oct 23, 2021 1:14 pm

A magnificent achievement and inspired choice to finish on! :clap:

I've been following your exploits for a while now so please don't stop posting reports of what you've been up to.
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby Benaden887 » Sat Oct 23, 2021 3:58 pm

Congrats an weil dun Rockhopper welcome tae the club, it dont matter how long u took, U got there Sir so u did. the Grahams next??
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby rockhopper » Sun Oct 24, 2021 9:52 am

dogplodder wrote:A magnificent achievement and inspired choice to finish on! :clap:
I've been following your exploits for a while now so please don't stop posting reports of what you've been up to.
Thanks DP - I've enjoyed your reports too ! Haven't been on the hills for a while - trying to resolve some issues with my lower back but hopefully soon - cheers :)
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby rockhopper » Sun Oct 24, 2021 9:54 am

Benaden887 wrote:Congrats an weil dun Rockhopper welcome tae the club, it dont matter how long u took, U got there Sir so u did. the Grahams next??
Thanks B887 - next I think will be a mix of revisiting favourite hills and hills on which I didn't get a view first time round - will be quite happy if I get halfway on the Grahams - cheers :)
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby Petr Dakota » Sun Oct 24, 2021 12:29 pm

Congratulations rockhopper ! :clap: :clap: :clap:
That's some Journey and great memories, great achievement and beautiful sunset & sunrise pics. :clap:
What a mountain choice to complete :thumbup: Really GREAT ! :clap: 8) :thumbup:
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby rockhopper » Mon Oct 25, 2021 9:04 am

Petr Dakota wrote:Congratulations rockhopper ! :clap: :clap: :clap:
That's some Journey and great memories, great achievement and beautiful sunset & sunrise pics. :clap:
What a mountain choice to complete :thumbup: Really GREAT ! :clap: 8) :thumbup:
Thanks Petr - in the end I was lucky with the weather even though I'd been holding off for some time - cheers :)
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby mrssanta » Tue Nov 02, 2021 11:06 am

That was truly magnificent!
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby Bert Barnett » Tue Nov 02, 2021 8:36 pm

Great writing, photos and whisky. Good work!
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby rockhopper » Tue Nov 02, 2021 9:22 pm

mrssanta wrote:That was truly magnificent!
Thanks MrsS - was lucky with the weather - cheers :)
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby rockhopper » Tue Nov 02, 2021 9:29 pm

Bert Barnett wrote:Great writing, photos and whisky. Good work!
Thanks Bert - I have a weakness for Islay malts, esp Bunnahabhain.
Am seriously impressed by your tally of hills ! - cheers :)
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby AJ01 » Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:49 pm

Congratulations - a great report and an excellent choice of Scotch. One of my favourites, too.

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

Postby rohan » Tue Nov 02, 2021 11:37 pm

Great choice for your last 3 Corbetts and very smart to get the weather as well. TR of the month well deserved.
Congratulations on all of it.
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby paz1953 » Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:10 am

Congratulations on compleating. I've enjoyed reading your reports and this one in particular as my journey was not dissimilar to yours and it prompted so many memories.

My first Corbett was Glamaig on 29 August 1988 and the last was Beinn Iaruinn on 22 August 2021 - a tad under 33 years. Like you, initially I just walked without fully understanding hill classifications but soon the Munros dominated the walking agenda for many years. Reflecting on the Corbetts I agree with you that they're harder than the Munros for the reasons you outlined and also because they're not as well trodden with less distinct or often no clear paths.

As for the summit dram, mine was a 12 year old Glendronach 🥃

Your follow up day on the less travelled route up Suilven also brought back memories as this was the way I'd climbed it back in 1999.
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Re: Quinag (#222) - a Corbetts' compleation camp

Postby Veryhappybunny » Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:16 am

Congratulations - well done on compleating.
A great choice of final outing and a cracking read.
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