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A Challenge of a Lifetime: Conquering Mullardoch in a Day

A Challenge of a Lifetime: Conquering Mullardoch in a Day


by andrewdoggett » Mon May 28, 2012 12:25 am

Munros included on this walk: An Riabhachan, An Socach (Affric), An Socach (Mullardoch), Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Càrn Eige), Càrn Eige, Càrn nan Gobhar (Loch Mullardoch), Màm Sodhail, Mullach na Dheiragain, Sgùrr na Lapaich, Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan, Toll Creagach, Tom a' Chòinich

Date walked: 26/05/2012

Time taken: 19.35 hours

Distance: 57.6 km

Ascent: 4965m

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Re: A Challenge of a Lifetime: Conquering Mullardoch in a Da

Postby kevsbald » Mon May 28, 2012 5:59 pm

I've got tears in my eyes...shut this thread down!
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Re: A Challenge of a Lifetime: Conquering Mullardoch in a Da

Postby snowdonia7 » Mon May 28, 2012 6:30 pm

Awesome achievement - well done :clap:
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Re: A Challenge of a Lifetime: Conquering Mullardoch in a Da

Postby Paul Webster » Mon May 28, 2012 6:36 pm

I know the same word keeps being used but I'm not sure there's another - awesome. Can't beleive you could keep going in that heat. And over £1,300 for the John Muir Trust so far too - keep em coming :clap:
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Re: A Challenge of a Lifetime: Conquering Mullardoch in a Da

Postby Tomsie » Mon May 28, 2012 6:55 pm

Well done to all involved, I done 4 at Braeriach same day and that was murder in that heat. :clap: :clap:
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Re: A Challenge of a Lifetime: Conquering Mullardoch in a Da

Postby LeithySuburbs » Mon May 28, 2012 7:14 pm

I was drinking close to a litre every 90mins on Sunday so I've no idea how you managed this. Many congrats to you and Tim and Monty and Scraggles and all for a cause we can all relate to :clap: .
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Re: A Challenge of a Lifetime: Conquering Mullardoch in a Da

Postby L-Hiking » Mon May 28, 2012 7:45 pm

Truly truly awesome well done guys :clap: :clap:
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Re: A Challenge of a Lifetime: Conquering Mullardoch in a Da

Postby pigeon » Mon May 28, 2012 8:00 pm

Wow!What an achievement,well done guys :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Re: A Challenge of a Lifetime: Conquering Mullardoch in a Da

Postby Johnny Corbett » Mon May 28, 2012 8:04 pm

Well done guys, epic stuff. You're all now hardcore mountain porn stars :thumbup:
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Re: A Challenge of a Lifetime: Conquering Mullardoch in a Da

Postby gordon l » Mon May 28, 2012 8:53 pm

That's an astonishing account of an unbelievable trek. Well done to you all. Inspiring stuff!
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Re: A Challenge of a Lifetime: Conquering Mullardoch in a Da

Postby wilkiemurray » Mon May 28, 2012 9:04 pm

well done !!
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Re: A Challenge of a Lifetime: Conquering Mullardoch in a Da

Postby gammy leg walker » Mon May 28, 2012 9:48 pm

LEGENDS.................................
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Re: A Challenge of a Lifetime: Conquering Mullardoch in a Da

Postby mrssanta » Mon May 28, 2012 9:59 pm

Total Respect to all you guys, really it's all been said but :clap: :clap: you mad people!!
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Re: A Challenge of a Lifetime: Conquering Mullardoch in a Da

Postby PeteR » Mon May 28, 2012 10:17 pm

Brilliant, brilliant effort by all four of you :clap: :clap: And superbly documented as well :D

I was out on Sunday in that heat and boy did it take it out of me, so respect to you for completing this round in a single trip :D Simply awesome :clap:
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Re: A Challenge of a Lifetime: Conquering Mullardoch in a Da

Postby mountain thyme » Mon May 28, 2012 10:19 pm

well done guys..did this over 3 days and found the 2nd day hard going doing 5munros never mind 12 in one day!
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Re: A Challenge of a Lifetime: Conquering Mullardoch in a Da

Postby Bod » Mon May 28, 2012 10:44 pm

Something else Andrew, what and AMAZING day in so many ways :D :D :D :D :D :clap:
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