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Mullardoch circuit - snow, sun and inversions

Mullardoch circuit - snow, sun and inversions


by rockhopper » Tue Jun 11, 2013 5:40 pm

Route description: Càrn Eige and Mam Sodhail

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: 07/06/2013

Distance: 59 km

Ascent: 4950m

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Re: Mullardoch circuit - snow, sun and inversions

Postby PeteR » Wed Jun 12, 2013 12:25 pm

Simply superb :D :clap: :thumbup:

A fantastic effort and your photos certainly capture the stunning beauty of the area :D

I was up on Tom a'Choinich and Toll Creagach on the Saturday admiring the western Affric hills as well as those north of Mullardoch. Once the clag lifted it was certainly a smashing day :D Already planning my return :D :D

If I can get my backside in gear you might recognise some of the views in my photos once posted :lol:
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Re: Mullardoch circuit - snow, sun and inversions

Postby Johnny Corbett » Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:08 pm

Another classic Rocks. I could have been tempted joining you in this weather although i'm starting to think i might finish off the Mullardoch ones in stages and then do the full round if and when i complete the Munros. :D
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Re: Mullardoch circuit - snow, sun and inversions

Postby SAVAGEALICE » Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:42 pm

well done Rockhopper ..thats some walk!! :clap: :clap:
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Re: Mullardoch circuit - snow, sun and inversions

Postby Gavin99 » Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:55 pm

Wonderful stuff RH , an inspiring report 8)
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Re: Mullardoch circuit - snow, sun and inversions

Postby dooterbang » Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:38 pm

Ah you beat me to it...this walk has been in my mind for months but not had the opportunity yet.

Stunning photos and all round fantastic report.

That must have been some going with that pack on your back but I'm guessing the dry clear weather and inversions lightened the load somewhat.

Surely TR of the month (if your eligible that is)

Well done on an epic undertaking :clap:
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Re: Mullardoch circuit - snow, sun and inversions

Postby quoman » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:23 pm

what a trip fantastic rockhopper :clap: :clap: can't say anymore than that its all been said before me.
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Re: Mullardoch circuit - snow, sun and inversions

Postby Frogwell » Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:19 pm

You are way too lucky!
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Re: Mullardoch circuit - snow, sun and inversions

Postby rockhopper » Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:36 am

Thanks everyone for your comments :D

pigeon wrote:you made it sound easy peasy :lol:
believe me, it may sound that way but it was anything but easy ! very enjoyable though :)
weaselmaster wrote: but maybe need my bionic limbs upgraded first!
ach, given some of your exploits you'll manage it no bother ! :)
dooterbang wrote:Ah you beat me to it...this walk has been in my mind for months but not had the opportunity yet.
same here, but was waiting for the weather - you'll get round it in half the time no doubt :wink:
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Re: Mullardoch circuit - snow, sun and inversions

Postby Alan S » Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:57 pm

Stunning mate, Cant say much more than that 8)
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Re: Mullardoch circuit - snow, sun and inversions

Postby john928 » Sat Jun 15, 2013 5:08 pm

Brill RH and you picked the right weekend for it. This is definitely going into the favourites folder for when I get round to doing it. :clap: Was originally thinking of doing it as 2 dayer but after reading your report I think yours is the best strategy.

Loved the piccies in general but especially the one with the weasel and the one with the gate!

As a matter of interest, how much and what food did you take?
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Re: Mullardoch circuit - snow, sun and inversions

Postby RussellR » Sat Jun 15, 2013 9:10 pm

Inspiring photo's and report! It has got to be on my to do list for next summer.
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Re: Mullardoch circuit - snow, sun and inversions

Postby pollyh33 » Sat Jun 15, 2013 9:20 pm

Ooooooft another stoater RH :crazy: :crazy:


Glad to see your impending 'big one' isn't slowing you down! :wink: :wink:
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Re: Mullardoch circuit - snow, sun and inversions

Postby davidwcroft » Sun Jun 16, 2013 12:06 pm

Great effort with fantastic photos. Well done.
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Re: Mullardoch circuit - snow, sun and inversions

Postby soapy27 » Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:31 pm

Totally epic stuff there Rockhopper couldn't of asked for better conditions, Amazing pictures! can't beat a good inversion :D
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Re: Mullardoch circuit - snow, sun and inversions

Postby dogplodder » Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:07 pm

Awesome report and photos - loved it. :D

There's no place better in the world when you get it like that. :clap:
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