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Gulvain number141

Gulvain number141


by Ian Bayne » Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:55 pm

Munros included on this walk: Gulvain

Date walked: 17/02/2013

Time taken: 8 hours

Distance: 21 km

Ascent: 1226m

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Re: Gulvain number141

Postby quoman » Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:56 am

Well done Ian and Jake on the half way mark it sure is a steep hill at the start but the ridgewalk makes up for the slog.
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Re: Gulvain number141

Postby Ian Bayne » Thu Feb 21, 2013 5:42 pm

quoman wrote:Well done Ian and Jake on the half way mark it sure is a steep hill at the start but the ridgewalk makes up for the slog.

Thanks Quoman it sure was a steep big lump pity about the strong winds on the top took away the enjoyment of the ridge
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Re: Gulvain number141

Postby dogplodder » Thu Feb 21, 2013 6:15 pm

I've still to do this one so will refer back to this when the time comes. Well done to you all (including the dog!) for what looks a tough one for this time of year. :clap:
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Re: Gulvain number141

Postby Ian Bayne » Fri Feb 22, 2013 7:31 pm

dogplodder wrote:I've still to do this one so will refer back to this when the time comes. Well done to you all (including the dog!) for what looks a tough one for this time of year. :clap:

It wasnt that bad once you get over the 500m lump steep climb though when you get to the trig its pretty easy going
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