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There is always hope ............. Ben Challum

PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:22 pm
by Louise
Perhaps the only thing in the world that man cannot alter is the weather and yet it is so important to all those who enjoy the outdoors. Do you go out despite the weather forecast being dull and wet, hoping against all odds most of the time, that the weather forecasters are wrong and the views will be okish, (at the most!) or do you listen to them, stay indoors and sit beside the fire and read a book epecting another claggy day?

Well after having my days off at work changed at the last moment and missing a cracking day the week before, I was itching to get the boots on and some fresh air. So the day was planned, two munros south of Crianlarich on a promising weather forecast brightening up from the north.

After a slight change of plan though at the last moment, with belief in the forecast of brighter weather coming south and to leave the dull damp weather in Crianlarich behind, we drove back up north to Ben Challum. Little did we anticipate the fantastic glorious day we were in for..............after we had gone through the clouds.

One of the best days for views I have on the hills, so just a small selection to share :)

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:39 pm
by soulminer
Smacked in the gob :shock: , stunning photos 8) You didn't need to write anything, pix say all :lol:

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:44 pm
by rockhopper
a cracker - bet you're glad you changed your plan :D

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:37 pm
by kevsbald
MORE!!!

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:47 pm
by skillinabottle
A very nice little selection there, looks like a great day.

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:59 pm
by xpfloyd
Summit shot is a beauty!

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:12 pm
by jonny616
Fantastic........ 8)

I was lucky enough to stand on that cairn under blue sky's a couple of years ago, but my day wasn't as grand as yours.

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:13 pm
by ChrisW
Now that is hill walking weather, it always seems better too when you feel like you nicked it from the weather gods :lol: lovely photos :D

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:16 pm
by tamw51
Very very jealous, looks braw! :D :D

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:50 pm
by quoman
Looks fantastic up there the the ridge looked quite icy to walk on

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:38 pm
by monty
Superb Summit photo Louise. Crackling day. Nice :D

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 2:34 am
by fipriestley
Fantastic!! So glad you caught this weather - and shared the pics! :D

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:35 pm
by Louise
Thanks guys, still can't quite believe the pics myself and yes so glad changed plans. An awesome day, shame we dont get more like it lol

quoman wrote:Looks fantastic up there the the ridge looked quite icy to walk on


It was soft snow everywhere, think it's the dazzle from the sunshine that gives the impression of being icy. Crampons stayed in rucsac all day :)

Few more to share :lol:

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:20 pm
by pollyh33
No wonder you're smiling!!!!

We all are now!!! Fab :D :D :D

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 2:16 pm
by sneaksy
WOW!!! fantastic photos :D