Number 13 – Unlucky for Some…

[grenfell88]

Finally… a day off work and I’m free to get back on the hills. It’s been a couple of weeks since I was last out and I’ve been itching to get back out ever since. I had also bought a new camera I have been dying to try out.

Luckily for me the Forecast on MWIS looked good. The best I’ve seen it in a while actually…
10 – 15mph winds, dry and greater than 90% chance of cloud free munros on the West highlands. I’ll take that!

I decided to go for Beinn Ime, my final Munro of the Arrochar Alps. I would start from Butterbridge as I didn’t fancy the zig zag path again.As soon as I Arrived in Arrochar the first thing I noticed was the
spectacular view of the Cobbler.
I pulled into the car park at the Arrochar hotel to take some photos. To be honest I don’t think the photos do the view much justice.


IMG_1068 by Grenfell88, on Flickr

I set off from the car about 0930 with the sun just rising above Ime. Quickly got my gear on and set off....


IMG_1073 by Grenfell88, on Flickr

The Sun rising over Beinn Ime.


IMG_1075 by Grenfell88, on Flickr

Beinn an Lochain


IMG_1076 by Grenfell88, on Flickr

Binnein an Fhidhleir


GOPR0013 by Grenfell88, on Flickr

Beinn Ime...... getting closer.


GOPR0016 by Grenfell88, on Flickr



GOPR0021 by Grenfell88, on Flickr

Time to get the crampons out!


Panoramic 1 by Grenfell88, on Flickr

Panoramic shot. Left to right..... Narnain, The Cobbler, The Brack, Ben Donich and Beinn Luibhean I think?


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Looking back at The Cobbler... What a view!


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Finally reached the summit....


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GOPR0153 by Grenfell88, on Flickr

View over Ben Vorlich..

I made a quick video. Its not the best, but im still trying to get the hang of the GoPro.
(best viewed on the highest quality setting)

Getting back to the car I had to stop for another photo. Brilliant view


Beinn Ime from Butterbridge by Grenfell88, on Flickr

Great day out Hope the weather stays this good for my trip next week....


Chris Grenfell

[grenfell88]

[coachmacca]

Great pics mate! and love the pics and vid - the wee go pro looks V Impressive! Sam and I might do this on Sunday - you reckon we'd get away with spikes rather than full crampons?

Not a problem if we do ed them but happy to start going a bit lighter

Route looks a good one, like you I'd rather avoid the usual walk in

The ascent looks quite steep - pretty straightforward? Or a bit hairy scary (for Sam...)

[mr_ash_37]

Congrats on number13. Stunning pics! That view of the cobbler from arrocher is one of the best.
Looking forward to a busy 2013 to get my count up also as only on 14
Enjoy!

[grenfell88]

Great pics mate! and love the pics and vid - the wee go pro looks V Impressive! Sam and I might do this on Sunday - you reckon we'd get away with spikes rather than full crampons?

Not a problem if we do ed them but happy to start going a bit lighter

Route looks a good one, like you I'd rather avoid the usual walk in

The ascent looks quite steep - pretty straightforward? Or a bit hairy scary (for Sam...)

Thanks mate! id recommend it, its a great walk.

I would still take your crampons. They are a must for the descent.

The ascent isn't too bad, looks a lot worse than it actually is. You will enjoy it

[grenfell88]

Congrats on number13. Stunning pics! That view of the cobbler from arrocher is one of the best.
Looking forward to a busy 2013 to get my count up also as only on 14
Enjoy!

Thanks bud! yeh I have a busy year also. Planning to get my count above 50

[litljortindan]

Looks like a fine walk. Some good atmospheric pictures there.

[grenfell88]

Looks like a fine walk. Some good atmospheric pictures there.

Yeh was a great walk mate, really enjoyed it. So much better than starting from arrochar.

Thank you

[weeman750]

Thats ma boy.

[grenfell88]

Thats ma boy.

Cheers dad