Walkhighlands

So... Hey, this is my first time writing up one of these.

Had a great experience climbing my first ever Munros yesterday(Saturday 20/5/17).

Still not particularly sure why we picked these ones specifically as a starting off point, think we wanted something not too hard, but not too easy either.

Anyway needless to say my lack of fitness(and slight hangover from Friday night) made this harder than I really expected it to be. I was panting and wheezing before I even made it up the steps, but after pushing up them to the spot in between the two peaks and stopping for a quick snack, the rest fell into place.

The weather was overcast and drizzly, but that made for some awesome moments where the clouds just rolled in and we couldn't see 5 feet in front of us at times!

I think, climbing the two peaks themselves, after the steps was the easiest part.

Anyway, I'll shut up and throw some pictures up here for you's! All in all it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and I'm planning my next trip as I write this. I may be hooked.

My first Munros done, definitely not my last!

Just a pic I took on the way, passing Loch Lomond

Falls of Falloch, also on the way



Before we were soaked and exhausted




Mr Muscle over here


This guy


The fog and rain start up










The fog is upon us!

And finally at the second peak!


And also, some pics from my brothers phone






I also recorded a quick 8 minute video of the trip that can be found here(may not be live yet, still uploading!):

Well done !
Keep walking and enjoy the mountains

Petr Dakota wrote:Well done !
Keep walking and enjoy the mountains

Thanks and will do
Already lining one up for a week on Saturday. Probably miss the good weather due to work but keeping my fingers crossed it holds til next weekend!

Well done on your first 2 You do realise this can become VERY addictive

Welcome to the hill addicts club, you're in now, no way out. Stay safe

jamesb63 wrote:Well done on your first 2 You do realise this can become VERY addictive

Thanks. I'm aware haha been hiking and camping for years just never got around to the mountains before now for some reason

satkins wrote:Welcome to the hill addicts club, you're in now, no way out. Stay safe

Thanks and will do!

As yoda says

Hooked you will be

Well in

Congratulations on your first "tick"

Kieron,

Good to get in the hills. You will benefit in mind and soul.

Kevin

Thanks all

Lined up my next one already, if I get this Monday bank holiday off, I'm heading for Ben Lomond on Sunday and the following week, either Buachaille Etive Mor or Ben Nevis by the Carn Mor Dearg Arete. So expect a few more reports from me over the next few weeks