Glad you all liked it. It's a challenge and an honor to turn a walk into a good read.
I admit, it cost me some energy to avoid being grumpy about the weather and see the beauty all the same.
Fife Flyer wrote:Out of interest why did you decide you do this expedition in April, more challenging?
Alteknacker wrote:What made you do a long trek so early in the season? Are you terrorised by the wee beasties???
Actually, this trip was done later than the last three trips. Snow is beautiful and fun, but I wanted to avoid the crampons, deep snow and last years cold, which was at my limit for camping and climbing. I liked the longer days, but yes, would like to avoid midges and especially ticks which I pick up easily tramping through ferns and shrubs. (worse: woollen socks, worn all day, in your sleeping bag)
malky_c wrote:There's some appeal to that northern bog. I have a couple of routes planned, but haven't been brave enough to do them yet. Did you start or finish on the 1st?
Ah, come on Malky, you've climbed Ben Armine haven't you?
And for the shoes: the answer is 'no stitching'. One piece leather boots with a rubber rand, or one piece mesh trainers (with a very strong mesh). I will place my bet on AltBerg Fremingtons for walking 1500 miles in one go.