Geal Charn from Garva Bridge - lastminute.com
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:58 pmNext weekend was on the calendar to join Scoob and Fi for a walk, but lastminute.com after a message or two between us all, we were on our way to Garva Bridge to start our walk up Geal Charn. What a treat and what fun the day turned out to be 
Almost following the regular walkhighlands route, we were to take a small detour to see the 'wee window' looking eastwards and north over the mighty expanse of the Monadhliath Mountains
Thanks Scoob and Fi, Valerie and I enjoyed a special day with you on Saturday (and Ritchie too)
Almost following the regular walkhighlands route, we were to take a small detour to see the 'wee window' looking eastwards and north over the mighty expanse of the Monadhliath Mountains
- Scoob, Fi and Valerie lining up with us now about 1km into the route :)
- Heading up the slopes above the snow line now. All of us happy and looking forward to a relaxing day feeling optimistic about a clear day...
- Look westwards over Feith Talagain, Leathad Gaothach and Creag Mhor.
- The Lassies now enjoying the deepening snow :)
- Onwards and upwards trying to keep up with Ritchie boy!
- The Drumochter hills east of the A9.
- Summit view of Geal Charn.
- Valerie as ever very pleased to reach the top.....meanwhile Scoob prepares to press the video button and capture the occasion. Amazing views all round today, near and far :)
- Time for lovely warm homemade soup, crisps, chocolate and a bonio or two :)
- Awh......
- Off now for a look at the 'wee window'. Scoob and Fi had been reading about this spot the previous evening.
- Ritchie arrives first to survey the scene, and what a beautiful spot :)
- Quiet, calm and majestic .... less bitter and cold too than the summit just 10 minutes earlier :)
- Time to head home back down again, admiring the slopes and surroundings. Some skiers too cross our path taking in a special and rewarding day out in the hills.
- Progress not that straight forward though, but we had allowed plenty time and were enjoying the undulating changing snow cover with its secret deep and sinking spots :)
- Hehe hehe...
- Allt Coire nan Dearcag, lined in walls of ice, icicles and mini cornices all the way down. Not easy until now for Ritchie even to access and have a wee drink.
- The ever watchful eyes of a local stag. Look below the pine tree to the left........
- Back down safe and sound on Garva Bridge :)
Thanks Scoob and Fi, Valerie and I enjoyed a special day with you on Saturday (and Ritchie too)
Great stuff Bod 
- cheers 
