Ben Lomond

[norriew]

This was my first ever munro walk. I had read that this was one of the easiest climbs and thought this might be a good starting point. The temperature however was an extraordinary 25 degrees with virtually no wind. After about 500m I began to think I'd made a terrible mistake, this was not what I had in mind! I plodded on until I reached just beyond the second gate then decided I would go back. I plotted an area a little further up and stopped to have a drink, having made my mind up I'd be heading back. A couple passed by as I sat a little dejected and I began chatting to them. They sympathised, offered some words of encouragement and went on their way. After sitting for around ten minutes I decided to try and go a little further and did so successfully, using the same mindset "just a little further" and having a little break every now and then. I made it to the top much to my own surprise and was delighted with my achievement. The views overlooking loch lomond are absolutely stunning, views that I would never have experienced if I hadn't been so stubborn. This has spurred me on to try another (then maybe more).

[psticks]

Hi Norriew, we just did our first Munro today as well. We did Schiehallion. Obviously it was a lot warmer with you, it was about 13 where we were. Yeh! its a bit dispiriting if you look up too much and constantly see how much further it is. Turn around and see how far you have come. We had decided to take all day if need be.Sounds like Ben Lomond could be a good one for us. anyway well done!

[Fudgie]

Well done on making it to the top. You'll always have moments when you question your sanity (usually it's in the middle of a snowstorm or on a wet and windy day ) but it's a great feeling standing on the summit.

[ScottishLeaf]

Congrats on getting your first munro.
Ben Lomond was my first one as well, back in February, only you actually got to see the views from the top!