This trip was a little bit risky in this "Summer conditions if I wanted see some nice views. I watched the Weather Forecast every day before my oncoming days off work and more places in Scotland looked similar: some light rain - shower in the night before or even early morning on the tuesday 11.8.2015. Checked also Lake District, there is Helvellyn circle via the Striding Ridge in my list, the weather there looked much better...not any rain days before and sun with good visibility without wind expected for the tuesday...It would be sure a better condition for walking there, but I prefered something in Scotland for the day, because after the early morning's light rain-shower there is also some hope in good visibility...something so rare this year in the summer, so i wanted to use the day with a big hope even it's risky that no views possible in scottish mountains. I preffered that because the Helvellyn in Lake District I can still do later as there is higher chance to get a good weather more often and also driving time there is about 2.5 hours, still opportunity for later and use something more distanced now as the daylight is long enough for early start of walk, despite the fact I must get back home early afternoon during working week ( mon - fri ). Sometime it's not easy to plan a route, because of my limited time...I love the multi Munros days when i can do more Munros together in one route, to join some routes together in one...but it's really very rare when i can afford it - it's possible only on weekends for me, because between monday and friday i need be back at home between 16:00-16:30 and stay with my 3 years old daughter Cheyenne as my wife is working at evenings. I am always enjoying the time with Cheyenne, just I need be back home in the time...saturdays or sundays I am able to go for some long day trip, but it's very rare as i am working most of weekends and having days off during week

Also when planning a trip I dont want to complete all area somewhere, because of weather and the difference in the daylight in summer and in Winter. Keeping some Munros undone in every area to have chance of choice when the weather is different in every area. Trying to do some distanced trips during longer daylight in summer and keeping some shorter trips for shorter winter days...I want avoid the situation that everything near from home will be done and then because of the distance not chance to go somewhere else later if any limitation or winter time come

Looked at the WH I decided to risk it and try Gleouraich & Spidean Mialach. It looked good for me: Beautiful views from the tops, distanced - but still ok for the daylight in August and the weather forecast...not best, but atleast with hope as for next week is rain expectation again...so maybe the right time to do it now




I woke up at 01:00 am and cecked the weather situation and forecast again for all areas...some dillema in my head, not so sure about it, but definitely decided for the trip to North with a big hope



Walked back to the East on the road until I saw the small Cairn on the left ( after 400m ). The Cairn is very small, but very useful as the entrance onto the path is hidden in the bush




Overcoming all the boggy places i started climb up to the first Munro - Spidean Mialach, but on half of the way up the weather got worse, totally fogy, cold wind and no visibility. I stoped and removed my jacket from my rucksack, hood over my head and continued the walk





No views from the summit, a little disappointed as I was looking forward to see the beauty around these two Munros...the views to all directions around. I almost started regret the choice of this trip...some mountains you really need and wish the views and this area is really worthy for the right day with views, it's not just about adding another Munros to the collection and good feelings you are walking in fresh air, cleaning your thoughts and doing something for your health, it's also about the joy to see the beauty of Scotland about the touch and connection between the Nature, Heart and Soul !!!






























HERE YOU CAN ENJOY VIDEO: The views around from Gleouraich




Behind the edge of this ridge I met Tony ( another member of WH ), he was walking up - started climb the Gleouraich first and then continue to Spidean Mialach. We greeted each other and spoke shortly...I was really surprised that he knew me immediatelly before we started talk





It's always great to meet someone in the mountains and talk atleast shortly, especially someone from the WH




I got back to the car park shortly after 12:15, started my way back home at 12:30 and got home safely in time at 16:15...It was great day and I was full of great feelings and memories...also the satisfaction after the risky and almost regretting begining of the day



