Black pudding pakora on Beinn a Chrulaiste

[kevsbald]

The weather is doing my nut in. 16 days off from Christmas Eve and only a failed trip with the G5 to show for it. I had originally planned to head NW and follow Collaciotach's excellent trip of Gleouriach but as I drove through Glencoe, the snow started to fall and my doubts set in. I'm determined to take my time and do all of the hills over 2000ft and I'd like to keep the hills with thrills for days that live long in the memory. As such, I re-assessed my options and decided a shortish day on Beinn a Chrualaiste would do especially if I got some nice views across to the Big Shepherd. I parked at the Altnafeadh amongst keen Bookilers and it seemed i'd be on my own today, which suited me fine. The route is very straightforward and occupied a quick morning - I didn't get the knockout views but will be back for a wee wild camp at the 639 cairn in the summer to take in a sunset over the Buachaille. I enjoyed the amble and took my time - I had been told my photos were fine but I could do better - try something more imaginative, she said. I was inspired by Rossco's vopitzer ciabatta (sorry Rossco) and took a pic of my own culinary delight - home made and not bad with a wee cuppy at the summit. I have long laughed at the exorbitant amounts of money that people pay for equipment - well, I am a convert of Rab Primaloft trousers - it felt like both legs were being caressed by duvet lady orifices - a real pleasure to wear them. Can't wait to get back out again.

Early morning Buachaille

Setting off on the shoulder of Beinn a Chrulaiste

Serene moments at the 637m lochain

Freeze that poison arrow to my heeeeaaart

Ice graffiti'd wall

Icy trig

From Stornoway to Calcutta to Chrulaiste

Buachaille poking out

[mountain thyme]

Thanks for posting.. Im Looking to try and do a corbett or two over the new year.. and ones that arent too far from glasgow. The black pudding pakora looks yummy!

[Gavin99]

Stornoway black pudding , ABC lyrics and something vaguely disturbing about Rab troosers , an eclectic report Kev.
Know what you mean about the weather

[malky_c]

Looks like west (or early) was best, despite the weather forecast. At least you got to see the buachaille, which is more than I would have expected today.

[Johnny Corbett]

Looks a bit differant to when i was up it this year, cracking views of the Buch though.As for the blackpudding the jurys still out, on second thoughts cold blackpudding? Minging

[Johnny Corbett]

Thanks for posting.. Im Looking to try and do a corbett or two over the new year.. and ones that arent too far from glasgow. The black pudding pakora looks yummy!

Are you looking for a Corbett guide MT?

[Collaciotach]

Ah you made a wise decision i reckon ,weather has been pants ....gu dearbh ,real torrential rain in the Ard peninsulas all day and not even a sub 2 to be seen through the gloom.

I enjoyed seeing some ice and snow there on A' chrulaiste

Will be out burning the lard first weekend of new year and it will be dry and cold ..... i have the sight you see

Good report Kev

[mountain thyme]

Thanks for posting.. Im Looking to try and do a corbett or two over the new year.. and ones that arent too far from glasgow. The black pudding pakora looks yummy!

Are you looking for a Corbett guide MT?

haha yeah are you offering? as long as you're cheaper than the few munro guides ive had

[Johnny Corbett]

Thanks for posting.. Im Looking to try and do a corbett or two over the new year.. and ones that arent too far from glasgow. The black pudding pakora looks yummy!

Are you looking for a Corbett guide MT?

haha yeah are you offering? as long as you're cheaper than the few munro guides ive had

You're more than welcome to join me as long as you promise not to beat me to 221

[pollyh33]

Seems to be a popular hill these days.

Fantastic photos Kev but why did you have to ruin with pic of black pudding??? Yeeks!!! I've only just gotten over the filter feeders!!!!

[iainwatson]

nice one kev,good change of plan,i'm with you on the pakora-but it would need to be warm

nice to see some decent weather,corrour was..........well........absolutely f*uckin mental today

[rockhopper]

well done kev - but have you tried the black pudding from the butcher in Aultbea ?

[kevsbald]

RHopper - no I haven't. Will keep that in mind. The black pudding from Braemar butcher isn't bad but the best sausages can be found in Turriff - that guy has won the Gold sausage for 2011 and 2010 - I cannot recommend his sausage anymore than that.