Geal Charn from Garva Bridge - lastminute.com

[Bod]

Next weekend was on the calendar to join Scoob and Fi for a walk, but lastminute.com after a message or two between us all, we were on our way to Garva Bridge to start our walk up Geal Charn. What a treat and what fun the day turned out to be

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Almost following the regular walkhighlands route, we were to take a small detour to see the 'wee window' looking eastwards and north over the mighty expanse of the Monadhliath Mountains

Scoob, Fi and Valerie lining up with us now about 1km into the route :)

Heading up the slopes above the snow line now. All of us happy and looking forward to a relaxing day feeling optimistic about a clear day...

Look westwards over Feith Talagain, Leathad Gaothach and Creag Mhor.

The Lassies now enjoying the deepening snow :)

Onwards and upwards trying to keep up with Ritchie boy!

The Drumochter hills east of the A9.

Summit view of Geal Charn.

Valerie as ever very pleased to reach the top.....meanwhile Scoob prepares to press the video button and capture the occasion. Amazing views all round today, near and far :)

Time for lovely warm homemade soup, crisps, chocolate and a bonio or two :)

Awh......

Off now for a look at the 'wee window'. Scoob and Fi had been reading about this spot the previous evening.

Ritchie arrives first to survey the scene, and what a beautiful spot :)

Quiet, calm and majestic .... less bitter and cold too than the summit just 10 minutes earlier :)

Time to head home back down again, admiring the slopes and surroundings. Some skiers too cross our path taking in a special and rewarding day out in the hills.

Progress not that straight forward though, but we had allowed plenty time and were enjoying the undulating changing snow cover with its secret deep and sinking spots :)

Hehe hehe...

Allt Coire nan Dearcag, lined in walls of ice, icicles and mini cornices all the way down. Not easy until now for Ritchie even to access and have a wee drink.

The ever watchful eyes of a local stag. Look below the pine tree to the left........

Back down safe and sound on Garva Bridge :)

Thanks Scoob and Fi, Valerie and I enjoyed a special day with you on Saturday (and Ritchie too)

[pigeon]

Saturday was a good day to be oot and aboot Bod,good winter hill this,looks like you lot had a fine day

[The Rodmiester]

That looks like a cracking day up there , tough going in the deep snow, the last time I was there we were cracking open the champagne on my daughters compleation, not in the snow though

[Johnny Corbett]

Pigeon said it all "Saturday was a good day to be oot and aboot" and i was working Great stuff Bod

[The Rodmiester]

Pigeon said it all "Saturday was a good day to be oot and aboot" and i was working Great stuff Bod

So was I, I was painting the bedroom, having to pay for my Wednesday up the hills

[Bod]

Cheers pigeon, the Rodmiester and Johnny ...... fantastic isn't it
Pigeon, looked like you and Gavin had a great day too doon Aberfeldy way

[rockhopper]

Absolutely stunning Bod - looks like you all had a great time ! Was up here last "summer", saw nothing, rained constantly - can see what I missed now - cheers

[jonny616]

Good photos there Bod. Love the pic where Fi looks like she's about to take a dive

[ChrisW]

That is a real beauty Bod, stunning pics of a fantastic winter wonderland

[soapy27]

Nice report and pics there Bod I done in summer was very boggy so you chose a perfect day for this trip

[Gavin99]

Some lovely photos there Bod , looks like a grand day out with the troops

[scoob999]

Great report Bod
Was great to be out with you and Valerie again long overdue

Excellent weather with excellent company on a great wee hill, it just does'nt get any better we must get out again soon

Had a video made, but it wont upload to youtube? so started again! hopefully get it done tonight

[fipriestley]

Brilliant! Great report Bod and such a fun day out, playing in the snow Many thanks to you and Val too

Ritchie waits patiently :)

making tracks :)

cornice shelf

[Tomsie]

Some nice photo's there looked a great day

[Bod]

Some nice photo's there looked a great day

It sure was Tomsie! Thank you and thanks all for your comments and Fi for the extra photos