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Sgurr a Mhaoraich and Gairich ..Inversion and Sunshine

Sgurr a Mhaoraich and Gairich ..Inversion and Sunshine


Postby doogz » Wed May 02, 2012 5:54 pm

Munros included on this walk: Gairich, Sgùrr a' Mhaoraich

Date walked: 01/05/2012

Time taken: 10.75 hours

Distance: 28 km

Ascent: 2000m

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Re: Sgurr a Mhaoraich and Gairich ..Inversion and Sunshine

Postby mrssanta » Wed May 02, 2012 6:33 pm

doogz that is just phenomenal - can it get any better than this?? I doubt it, and TWO biggies as well
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Re: Sgurr a Mhaoraich and Gairich ..Inversion and Sunshine

Postby monty » Wed May 02, 2012 6:35 pm

Excellent set of photos with an inversion to boot. Good walking doing both in one day too. Weather was amasing. :D
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Re: Sgurr a Mhaoraich and Gairich ..Inversion and Sunshine

Postby soulminer » Wed May 02, 2012 9:27 pm

Like a wean with a new toy :lol: Using the new camera to the full now then mate :) Just a pity someone chucked a sickie before I could, I have a feeling I would have enjoyed it :thumbup:
Cheers.
ps : too many photos :lol: :lol:
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Re: Sgurr a Mhaoraich and Gairich ..Inversion and Sunshine

Postby Johnny Corbett » Thu May 03, 2012 11:02 am

Brings back the memories of last year when i camped in this area to climb the 4 Munros, Gairich had the best views i'd ever seen from a mountain. Your photos are amazing, brilliant stuff :thumbup:
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Re: Sgurr a Mhaoraich and Gairich ..Inversion and Sunshine

Postby Jock McJock » Thu May 03, 2012 9:40 pm

What a walk....walks :D Great photos too and an inversion is always a big bonus, great stuff :D
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Re: Sgurr a Mhaoraich and Gairich ..Inversion and Sunshine

Postby doogz » Thu May 03, 2012 11:50 pm

Johnny Corbett wrote:Brings back the memories of last year when i camped in this area to climb the 4 Munros, Gairich had the best views i'd ever seen from a mountain. :thumbup:



Got to go back with a pal of mines, she just might enjoy these hills

Gonna try a camp too ..maybe do some Corbetts :o

We shall see

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Re: Sgurr a Mhaoraich and Gairich ..Inversion and Sunshine

Postby doogz » Thu May 03, 2012 11:52 pm

Jock McJock wrote:What a walk....walks :D Great photos too and an inversion is always a big bonus, great stuff :D



What walks indeed !

Been very fortunate to see lots of inversions ...lucky boy , you just can't beat them

Ta

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Re: Sgurr a Mhaoraich and Gairich ..Inversion and Sunshine

Postby doogz » Thu May 03, 2012 11:56 pm

mrssanta wrote:doogz that is just phenomenal - can it get any better than this??



It's not my best day ..BUT ....it's right up there ...Gairich views are hard to beat -no denying that :shock:

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Re: Sgurr a Mhaoraich and Gairich ..Inversion and Sunshine

Postby dogplodder » Fri May 04, 2012 9:05 am

We were up Gairich the day after you and got the same stunning views. But your pics take the biscuit! :thumbup: Totally fabulous. How blessed are we living in a land like this? :D
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Re: Sgurr a Mhaoraich and Gairich ..Inversion and Sunshine

Postby Tomsie » Fri May 04, 2012 6:28 pm

Stunning photo's
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Postby kev_russ » Fri May 04, 2012 7:53 pm

Superb :)
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Postby mountain thyme » Fri May 04, 2012 8:23 pm

your photos are smashing :D
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Re: Sgurr a Mhaoraich and Gairich ..Inversion and Sunshine

Postby doogz » Sat May 05, 2012 8:55 pm

Thaks for all the comments ...it was a real good day :!: :!:

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Re: Sgurr a Mhaoraich and Gairich ..Inversion and Sunshine

Postby dooterbang » Mon May 07, 2012 6:28 pm

Now thats a fine report of hills in a stunning area...im glad you didnt have a train to catch/miss, ahem :lol:

Still to do these 2 so this gives me an idea of time, cheers.
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