Great pics as usual Dooterbang - may have to do these soon, there's been loads of reports on these two recently and they look great hills - always had a good look from the road.
You mention you expected muddy terrain - are they best left for when the ground is frozen?
Have you guys had a fresh fall of snow because there isn't that many footprints on the tops ?
As for the nagging other half, its all about compromise, we compromise they don't give an inch
cheers Simon