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"WEE GUY" 6 yrs takes on Dorain in 4 foot snow, Munro 28!

"WEE GUY" 6 yrs takes on Dorain in 4 foot snow, Munro 28!


by davedanson28 » Mon Nov 26, 2012 4:01 pm

Munros included on this walk: Beinn Dòrain

Date walked: 24/11/2012

Time taken: 6.15 hours

Distance: 10.8 km

Ascent: 975m

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Re: "WEE GUY" 6 yrs takes on Dorain in 4 foot snow, Munro 28

Postby davedanson28 » Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:09 am

Stuart Angus wrote::thumbup: top man, it was grim on Saturday contrary to the forecasts! We were in Drumochter and I found it a real slog on Carn na Caim and its unpronounceable brother :lol: so fair play to the wee man :clap:

Thanks Staurt and well done on the unpronounceable one! :lol:
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Re: "WEE GUY" 6 yrs takes on Dorain in 4 foot snow, Munro 28

Postby davedanson28 » Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:10 am

mountain thyme wrote:well done wee man :D

Cheers Mountain thyme! :D
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Re: "WEE GUY" 6 yrs takes on Dorain in 4 foot snow, Munro 28

Postby davedanson28 » Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:15 am

weescotsman wrote:Once again the Wee Man Mountain Goat completes a munro. 28 in just a few months is amazing going. :clap: :clap: :clap:

More than me this year for sure. Did these 2 when it was a bit icy but no snow and agreed that the Dothaidh is very boggy indeed. But not as boggy or even as steep as Ben Ime.

Doesn't Marley complain about frozen paws at all..... sure you can probably get doggy boots .... :lol:

Hey Brian, I read your report on the Creise.....sounds an interesting adventure! :D
He is still going strong, we are waiting for the frosts to come in for a week or two...then maybe tackle Ime as you suggested, hopefully the bogs will freeze solid! :lol: Here's hoping anyway! :wink:
Dog boots :lol: Marley would probably chew them off after a hundred meters! :lol: He has plenty of fur to keep him toasty! :D
Thanks again!
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Re: "WEE GUY" 6 yrs takes on Dorain in 4 foot snow, Munro 28

Postby davedanson28 » Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:19 am

Bod wrote:Great photos of you all :D :D :clap:
Lovely ridge shots :wink:

Thanks Bob...it's nice when you find a fellow climber to take a group shot! :D
The ridge was fab, could have stayed and watched for ages, the cloud just rolled in and out which made it almost magical! :D
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Re: "WEE GUY" 6 yrs takes on Dorain in 4 foot snow, Munro 28

Postby paddy_da_mighty_atom » Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:31 pm

Great report!
Cool handprint pic
Well done wee guy :)
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Re: "WEE GUY" 6 yrs takes on Dorain in 4 foot snow, Munro 28

Postby davedanson28 » Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:33 pm

paddy_da_mighty_atom wrote:Great report!
Cool handprint pic
Well done wee guy :)

Thanks Paddy! :D He did well, unfortunately he broke his wrist at school yesturday in the play ground....typical! He want be on the hill for a wee while! :(
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Re: "WEE GUY" 6 yrs takes on Dorain in 4 foot snow, Munro 28

Postby monty » Thu Nov 29, 2012 12:10 pm

Tremendous stuff from the wee man. His enthusiasm has no bounds. A real Mountainman in the making. Great stuff Dave. :D

p.s. Hope the wee guys wrist gets better soon so he can get back out in the snow :D
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Re: "WEE GUY" 6 yrs takes on Dorain in 4 foot snow, Munro 28

Postby weescotsman » Thu Nov 29, 2012 2:13 pm

Oh dear a broken wrist doesn't sound too good.... was he trying to demonstrate his scrambling skills to his mates ....

A broken wrist hasn't stopped Fiona from getting out recently, despite needing an operation so I'm sure Wee Guy will take it all in his stride..... :wink:
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Re: "WEE GUY" 6 yrs takes on Dorain in 4 foot snow, Munro 28

Postby paddy_da_mighty_atom » Thu Nov 29, 2012 2:22 pm

Thats a shame, was doing amazing aswell,
Hope kyle makes a speedy recovery :)
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Re: "WEE GUY" 6 yrs takes on Dorain in 4 foot snow, Munro 28

Postby davedanson28 » Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:58 pm

monty wrote:Tremendous stuff from the wee man. His enthusiasm has no bounds. A real Mountainman in the making. Great stuff Dave. :D

p.s. Hope the wee guys wrist gets better soon so he can get back out in the snow :D

Cheers Monty! :D Fingers crossed it does otherwise he might drive us all mad! :lol:
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Re: "WEE GUY" 6 yrs takes on Dorain in 4 foot snow, Munro 28

Postby davedanson28 » Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:00 pm

weescotsman wrote:Oh dear a broken wrist doesn't sound too good.... was he trying to demonstrate his scrambling skills to his mates ....

A broken wrist hasn't stopped Fiona from getting out recently, despite needing an operation so I'm sure Wee Guy will take it all in his stride..... :wink:

Apparently the wrist snapped whilst jumping over plant pots......! :crazy: Here's hoping for a speedy recovery! :wink:
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Re: "WEE GUY" 6 yrs takes on Dorain in 4 foot snow, Munro 28

Postby davedanson28 » Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:02 pm

paddy_da_mighty_atom wrote:Thats a shame, was doing amazing aswell,
Hope kyle makes a speedy recovery :)

Thanks Paddy, so do I. He was on fire for a while, I am sure he will come back with a bang! :D
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Re: "WEE GUY" 6 yrs takes on Dorain in 4 foot snow, Munro 28

Postby dogplodder » Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:44 pm

Best wishes to Kyle for a speedy recovery. :D

Not a nice thing to happen but at least you'll get a few weeks off to do the Christmas shopping! :shock:
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Re: "WEE GUY" 6 yrs takes on Dorain in 4 foot snow, Munro 28

Postby davedanson28 » Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:13 pm

dogplodder wrote:Best wishes to Kyle for a speedy recovery. :D

Not a nice thing to happen but at least you'll get a few weeks off to do the Christmas shopping! :shock:

Thanks for that dog plodder! :wink: Not sure about the Christmas shopping...... :lol:
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Re: "WEE GUY" 6 yrs takes on Dorain in 4 foot snow, Munro 28

Postby JimboJim » Fri Dec 14, 2012 10:54 am

Hi, Dave, yup, fellow Lgh man here. Thanks for comments on Beinn na Lap. Brilliant report and photo's here and look forward to reading more. Maybe meet you on the hills some day!

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