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Travels with Marina & Co.

Travels with Marina & Co.


Postby JimboJim » Fri May 11, 2018 5:36 pm

Date walked: 30/11/2017

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Often put out a shout when going for a hike, just in case anyone fancies giving the hills a go, or feels like some exercise. A friend and former colleague, Marina was one who took the bait, as she fancied climbing Schiehallion someday. As is often the case, sometimes the weather has other plans, so our first trip to the hills ended up in Glencoe. The wee Buachaille. One of my favourite's and a good "starter" hill, if you ask me. It was a decent enough day and we managed the 5 miles, 900m of ascent, in 4.8hrs.
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Summit, Stob Coire Raineach, 925m.
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Ridge out to Stob Dubh, 958m.
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Stob Coire nan Lochan and pinnacles, Bidean.
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Beinn a'Chrulaiste, with Schiehallion in the distance.
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Bidean nam Bian.
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Toward Ben Nevis
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Ben Starav and Loch Etive.

A nice start :)

Our next trip was to the Dalmally hills on St Andrew's Day, 2017. I think it was me who needed away from it all, though the forecast was far from promising, freezing cold winds, minus 16C windchill, gusts 35mph on ridge. This was to be Marina's first taste of winter walking, so I advised her to get well wrapped up and gave her some of my gear. I think I over did it somewhat :lol: Anyway, we managed Beinn a'Chochuill, 7.5 miles, 930m ascent, in 6.3 hours. Decided against trying Beinn Eunaich, as route was too icy and time was getting on.
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The amazing Coire Chreachainn, topped off with the Munro, Stob Daimh.
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Yours truly.
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No one said it would be easy!
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Made it.
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Over to Cruachan.

Tally = 12.5miles, 11.1hrs, ascent 1830m.

Next on the list was another near by, one of the Arrochar Alps, Beinn Narnain, on the 6th Jan, 2018. Took us 6.5hrs, for the 5.9miles, 965m ascent. It had looked like another day for classic winter walking, but it turned out a bit more exciting than that :shock: Went straight up from Succoth, then down the NW side. Going was hard, in deep, to very deep, soft snow. We stopped on Cruach nam Miseag, to assess the situation. There were several making their way up to the Spearhead, but it looked "challenging." :) We decided to don crampons, ice axe's out and give it a go. Took it slow and steady, gradually working our way up some steep bits. Snow quite firm, holding well. Looking back at Marina was a bit scary, but she handled it no bother. Really enjoyed it, she said!
As we were passing the Narnain Boulders, we saw a rescue helicopter come in and hover around the Spearhead, several times. We were hoping it was maybe an exercise, but turns out somebody had a fall and broke a leg. Made one think and did put a slight dampener on our day. Anyway, here's some pics.
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Spot the folk heading up.
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Marina on the way up toward the Spearhead.
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On the Spearhead.
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Top of the Spearhead. Wow!
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Summit trig point, 926m. Tad chilly!
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Plenty folk on Ben Arthur.
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Me.
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Rescue chopper gets in a bit close!
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Near the Spearhead.
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Made it!
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Over to Ben Lomond.
Tally :- 18.4miles, 2795m ascent, 17.6hrs :)
To be continued :)
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Re: Travels with Marina & Co.

Postby JimboJim » Fri May 11, 2018 6:03 pm

Marina, seemed to like the winter hikes, so when another weather opportunity arose, early Feb, it was too good a chance to miss. Alas, Schiehallion, still not on the menu, but Stob a'Choire Odhair, Victoria Bridge, looked in the fine zone :) We had no intention for tagging on Stob Ghabhar. Way too tricky for that! Trip took us 6hrs, for the 8.2 miles and ascent of 904m. We went up the steep south ridge, which was a lot steeper than I previously recall :shock: Never mind, Marina handled it well :lol: We then dropped down to Coire Toaig, where there was a lot of deep snow, then back out onto our inward route. A braw day!
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Some of the Glen Etive hills, well seen.
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Over to Stob Ghabhar, from the summit.
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Marina, summit Stob a'Choire Odhair, 985m.
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Coming back through Coire Toaig.
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Further down Coire Toaig.
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Obligatory deer shot :)

Tally :- 23.6hrs, 26.6miles, 3699m :)

We were on a bit of a run then, as I was needing to get hills in for a forthcoming trip to Skye. The forecast was looking no' bad, west Argyll. Marina had Beinn Sgulaird in mind, but I felt it was too big a hill and a bit risky due to current snow conditions, however I thought its neighbour, Beinn Fhionnlaidh, worth a try. Even BF, is a long tough slog, as I knew from past experience, having had to give up my first time. There were moments, Marina looked all in, but she is a plucky one and never gives up easily :)
I took us a bit off track early on, which probably didn't help either and above 2000 feet, the snow was quite deep, with some icy patches. Weather was freezing, windy and a snow flurry, or two as I recall, but took us 6.1hrs, for the 9 miles and 980m of ascent. A good way to spend Good Friday :D
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Me on way up. Caorin off to left.
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Loch Creran, out to Mull.
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Beyond Marina, to Ben Starav and Loch Etive,
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Another "made it" moment!
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Me, on the summit Beinn Fhionnlaidh, 959m.
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Still a lot of cornicing on the hill.
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Still smiling .... on the outside!
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Time for some fun, on way down.

Tally : 29.7hrs, 35.6miles, 4679m ascent :)

5.4.18 and at last, things were looking hopeful, for Marina to get in her trip to Schiehallion, as things looked ok out that way. Alas, before we got to Tyndrum we were in heavy snow. Big dilemma, what to do?? :( Not one's for giving in too easily, we persevered, until Killin. After more head scratching and checking of forecasts, i eventually made the call, to try for Ben Chonzie. An easier hill, (or, so I thought) and didn't want Marina to get a no-show on Schiehallion.
Things were still a bit overcast when we got to Ben Chonzie and yet again, snow was deep, wind was windy and cold was freezin' :lol: It looked like it might not clear and route finding was just a bit tricky. Saw a guy going round in circles for a good while, before we put him on track :) Thought Marina might be about to call it a day, but eventually we ploughed through the snow and made the top in about two and three quarter hours. It was cold, about minus 15 windchill, but at least we got some views. All in all, the stats were, 7.8 miles, 4.9hrs, 712m ascent :)
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Some nice snow forms on the way up and my form! Weather still quite menacing looking ahead.
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Me, on the summit.
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Had to pull this sheep out, on the way up .... or, at least it got pulled out, whether it was wanting/needing it, or not :)
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Getting there! Lawers hills behind.
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Loch Turret.
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Lawers Hills
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Marina, at the summit, 931m.
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Ben Vorlich, just about clear, on way down.
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Marina, kindly detects another snow hole for me :)

Tally :- 34.6hrs, 43.4miles, 5391m ascent.
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Postby JimboJim » Sat Jun 02, 2018 1:25 pm

I came up with another date for Schiehallion. Marina couldn't go, but another old work pal, Carol was talked into trying to climb a Munro. The weather was in the balance, but unfortunately, tipped the wrong way ... as it sometimes does :? Anyway, having made it to the Braes of Foss, we were determined to give it a go, despite the clag and chilly breeze, as the forecast said it was due to clear after noon. A few folk turned back, but we ploughed on and got to the top, despite vis being down to 20 yards much of the time. Waited and waited and waited for the fog to clear, but eventually gave up. Typically, views began to open up halfway down, but I was just delighted ...... and relieved, that Carol was so chuffed to have climbed her first Munro, views, or no views.
Some not very great pics :)
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Carol, ploughs on through the snow.
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On the summit .... I think.
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Heading down.
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Loch Rannoch. First sign of the clag lifting.
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Car park, way in the distance.
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Negotiating last snow on our descent.
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Beinn a' Ghlo.
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Look back up.
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Nearing the summit.


Fortunately, wasn't too long before weather was back in the groove and Marina was finally able to make her trip to Schiehallion, the hill which got her kick-started. It was a fine day, well, my birthday always is :) The hike was very straightforward, especially having been up just a few weeks before. Tally so far :) :39.5hrs, 49.65miles, 6122m ascent. Some pics.
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Ben Nevis, beyond Loch Rannoch.
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Ben More & Stob Binnein.
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Buachaille Etive Mor and Glencoe hills.
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Ben Lawers.
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Marina, on the summit of Schiehallion.
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Panorama westwards.
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Glencoe hills.
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Me


So, Schiehallion done. What to do now, Marina, keep going, or call it a day? Well, when I put out another shout for a hike, Marina was first to book a space, along with a former colleague, Murdo, who is also a bit of a novice. I chose a trip to Ben Lawers, keeping options open as to which, or how many hills to do. In the back of my mind was the option to do An Stuc, as it is a bit of an awkward hill, whichever side it is tackled from. It was nice and sunny as we set out from the car park, if a little chilly. I was leaving Marina, to manage the route. Eventually, she chose to take us up to the bealach between Meall Corranaich and Beinn Ghlas, then round on to Lawers, where we enjoyed some fine views.
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An Stuc, from BL.
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An Stuc, Lochan nan Cat, from Ben Lawers.


As sometimes happens, we asked another walker on the summit, to take a photo. Further chat led us to discuss the various options of doing these hills and somehow, I persuaded them to head for An Stuc, which didn't seem too far away ..... at that time :lol: Group photographer, Zoe, decided to join us, which made for pleasant company as we enjoyed the stroll down to the foot of An Stuc. By now, Murdo was having a bit of calf muscle trouble, but manfully stuck to the task and made it to the summit, where Marina and Zoe, we already enjoying a wee break :)
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Ben More and Stob Binnein, behind Meall Corranaich.
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No point grousing about it, especially when you're a Ptarmigan!


Took a brief look at the drop off An Stuc on the north side, before winding our way, a bit more slowly, once again to the top of Ben Lawers. Now, having come this far, it seemed only logical to also, throw in Beinn Ghlas. Zoe, had already done it, so we parted company, with a new found friend, hoping to meet again someday. I suggested to Murdo, he take the easy way out, to return beneath Beinn Ghlas, but he was having none of it. Keen to make it a hat-trick of hills. The walk to BG, isn't too bad, from this side and it didn't take long till we were on summit No.4.
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Marina and Zoe, heading back up to the summit, of Ben Lawers.
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Ben Lawers and Beinn Ghlas from An Stuc.


I knew it had been a punishing day for my two novice friends, but how they seemed to enjoy and lap it up! A great effort and now the trek back off BG, to finish them off :lol: It was hard going, but they made it in a grand time of 8.8 hrs, for the 9.2 miles, 1500m, of ascent. A real tough day, but all's well that ends well, as Marina kindly stopped to allow us lads a wee refreshment at the Killin Hotel :)
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Marina and Murdo, Beinn Ghlas.
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Murdo, fair enjoying the ascent back up Ben Lawers :)

Tally: 48.3hrs, 58.85miles, 7622m ascent.

Since then, Marina has also tackled Ben Lui and Beinn a'Chleibh, which I reckon adds 8.12miles & 1100m! About 55.3hours, 66.85miles, 8722m ascent and 13 Munro's! (There is only one mountain higher than you have climbed - another 126m and you'll be there :lol: ) Well done! Over to you now :wink:
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Postby JimboJim » Tue Apr 07, 2020 10:09 pm

Alas, the country has now been engulfed and brought to a halt by this cursed Coronavirus pandemic. Strange to think, for better (survival) or worse (not), we are all now at least a small part of world history. Such boredom has now driven me to update a wee log I had been doing of trips with my good friend, Marina. I think we had left the story a couple of years back, with about 126 metres to go till she had ascended the equivalent height of Mount Everest :D

Since then she's spread her wings and done a few others, but I think our next was Sgurr a'Mhaoraich. What a day that was, dry up till noon. Soaking afternoon :) https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=87282
Tally 62.3hrs, 76.15miles, 9799m ascent. Yeh! Now on way back down from Everest :lol:
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Summit, Sgurr a' Mhaoraich and just about to pour.
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The long, wet trudge back to the car. Meantime, Jaf and Lawrence had done Gairich and SaM!
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Looking down on Loch Quoich.


After that one, we were joined by Murdo, for a super day on the Mamores, pushing it to the limit, on Stob Ban and Mullach nan Coirean.
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Looking up to Stob Ban.
It was a scorching, glorious day, but a tough one for my friends.
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Not far to the top now, Marina :)
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Summit, Stob Ban.
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Bit of scrambling here and there, but nothing too taxing.
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Eastward to Ring of Steall and other Mamores.
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Time for some grub, at last :) The hills in the distance are Stob Coire Sgreamhach, Stob Coire nan Lochan and Bidean nam Bian, Glencoe.
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The route round to MnC.

It is a long trek off Mullach nan Coirean, after the steep climb to do Stob Ban, specially on a roaster of a day :shock: I think we all slept well that night! 8.6hrs, 8.25 miles, 1155m ascent.
Tally 70.9hrs, 84.miles, 10954m ascent.

Next on the agenda was a trip to the Buachaille, just three weeks later. Forecast looked promising, but when we got there, visibility could have been better :)
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I don't see any problems, do you, Marina? :)
We set off into thick fog, fingers very crossed! Followed a group, but they departed across the front of the mountain, but we still knew we were on the right track. Up we went and as hoped for, the fog gradually thinned out as we advanced steeply up the corrie.
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Marina, nearing the top of Coire na Tulaich. Fog now gone.
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Looking down on Altnafeadh.

Had a visit from a rook at the top, before moving on to Stob na Doire. Had the same thought as everyone else - why's this not the Munro. Tried to explain to Marina. She did not seem impressed with said explanation :lol: Enjoyed the rest of the walk out to Stob na Broige, with fine views down to Loch Etive and across to the other Glencoe hills. It isn't the easiest descent via Coire Altruim and still a good hike back to Altnafeadh, but what a day! 7.4hrs, 8.25 miles, 1100m ascent.
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Selfie, back along ridge to Stob Dearg, way in the distance.
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Over to the Wee Buachaille, Marina's 1st hill.
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Loch Etive.

Tally 78.3hrs, 92.65 miles and 12054m ascent.

Our next trip was to Loch Earn, for Ben Vorlich and Stuc a'Chroin, late September back in '63 - nah, 55 years later :lol: It was a nice enough day, if a bit chilly. Don't remember too much about ascent of Vorlich, but views weren't too bad.
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Looking over to Stuc a'Chroin from Ben Vorlich.
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Summit trig on Ben Vorlich.
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Nice view down to Loch Earn.
I do remember my previous trip, with Jaf and Billy and wondered how Marina would get on going up the steep prow of SaC? I needn't have worried, based on previous exploits, as it seems she is quite happy doing the tricky bits.
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The way up... or down, if you choose.
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Looking back to BV.
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Steep ascent up Sa'C.
In actual fact, I think we kept more to the recognised way up, as it was nowhere near as pulse-raising as I remembered the first ascent. On the other hand, the trip back out was as lengthy as I recalled :) Anyway, we managed the 9miles, 1145m of ascent, in 7 and a quarter hours.
(Tally 85.55hrs, 10.65miles, 13999m)

We were on a bit of a roll, probably a sausage one =D It seemed a good idea to try and squeeze in a Munro before the year was out. If I remember rightly, Big Jasper was just returning from serious back injury, so it was great to have him along, too. Forecast was looking decent, way to the north, so we thought Ben Wyvis, might be worth the drive, though it’s a long trek from Mid Argyll! Think we were just about the 4 hours, or so?
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Nearing the top of An Cabar. Still a slog from there to the summit.
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Think that's An Teallach in the distance.
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?Toward Fionn Bheinn and Liathach in distance?

The first ascent is pretty steep, so it wasnt long till Jaf was disappearing over the horizon , as me and Marina plodded on at a more leisurely pace :) After a lengthy stop to talk to a guy from Dundonald Mountain Recue, we caught him up, but told him just to batter on, in case he caught his death of cold hanging around for us =D After reaching the ....... ach, just remembered I already wrote a report for this! No point waffling away with such rubbish, aside to say it took 5.2hrs to cover the 8.75 miles and 935m ascent =D
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Big Jasper, big buddy, who else?
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Marina, at the summit, Ben Wyvis. There was a lot of nice light effects on the way down, as I recall.
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An Teallach.
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On the way out. Ready for the long snooze home :)
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Tally 90.75hrs, 109.4 miles 14934m ascent.
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Travels with Marina & Co.

Postby JimboJim » Wed Apr 29, 2020 9:18 pm

And so, onto our first of 2019, another winter hike and the pleasure of another budding hiker, big David Cameron, who was itching to try out his crampons. This was another day which I must have felt worthy of a report, so here it is :)

https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=87569

A great day, followed by a nice wee shandy in Tyndrum =D Took us 7.25hrs and a lot of fidgeting with crampons to do the 7.3 miles and 910m ascent in heavy going in the snow. Here's some of the better pics.
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Nice one of David and Marina, toward Ben Lui.
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Made it! Stob Glas, Ben Challum, 1025m.
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Well done, David!
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Marina, looking chilly :)
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On the decent.
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At first thought that this was Marina, heading wrong way again! Nice hills :)

Tally: 98hrs, 116.7 miles and 15844m ascent.

Stob Daimh, 9.4.19
The next trip, in April was also fairly local. Marina, had by now done Ben Cruachan, with her buddy, Fiona, but I thought she would enjoy seeing a different way onto the ridge, doing the Dalmally Horseshoe. It also gave me another excuse to visit one of my favourite corries, Coire Chreachainn. I’m not too sure if I have followed the “correct” way up onto the ridge doing the anti-clockwise circuit but, went up a similar route as before, from near a small dam, part of a mini hydro scheme.
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Across to Ben Cruachan and the Taynuilt Peak.
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Summit shot.
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Quick way down.

It is steep! Hard going, but Marina kept plugging away as she does, then the gradient finally eases, at last. That said, there is still a fair hike round several lumpy bumps, before one gets over Sron an Isean, to the summit of the Munro, Stob Daimh. There was still a bit of snow around, which only added to the stunning views, though it was a bit of a grey day. Enjoyed the trip back down the other side of the horseshoe. Was about 8.2miles, 1036m ascent, 6.5hrs.
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Some snow play.
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Coire Chreachainn. Certainly one of the best in the southern alps :)
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Always obliging cattle for a good photo here!

Tally: 106.2hrs, 124.9 miles and 16880m ascent.

Meall nan Tarmachan, 21.5.19
The forecast next lured us over Lawers direction, or perhaps it was just the thought of an easier day out, as we opted for Meall nan Tarmachan, the plan being to do the ridge if the weather played ball..... and it did. I don’t remember much aside my usual caution when it came to the tricky down-scramble and as usual, it didn’t faze, Marina. I remember it gave me palpations the first time, although it was icy then :shock: Anyway, that was the Tarmachan Ridge, or most of it 8.25 miles. 5.5 hours, ascent 783m.
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Ben Lawers and Beinn Ghlas, beyond Lochan na Lairige.
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Marina, Meall nan Tarmachan.
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The pointy wee top of Meall Garbh .... and Marina!
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Heading along the Tarmachan Ridge.
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The tricky down-step.
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A look back to the bad step.

Tally 111.7hrs, 133.15 miles, 17663m ascent.

It came to the end of July and I was delighted to have an old, new face along, well not that old, just a former work colleague Fiona, to tackle Ben Nevis. Having done it twice via the CMD arete, I would like to have made it a hat-trick, but the ladies were just not quite at that level of fitness yet, so it was the tourist route for us :D If I am right, the figure for the number of folk to summit over the past year was something like 125000, so we made it 125003, though it was a tough hike, roasting hot and a crowded path and summit! Didn’t feel like joining the queue to get a photo at the cairn. Was a fair trudge back down. Think it took about 8.75hrs. 10.5miles, 1352m ascent
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Marina, Fiona and myself having made the summit, on a roaster of a day!
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The busy track up/down.
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Fiona and Marina, well chuffed with their efforts.
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Over to Stob ban, where we also experienced a scorcher!
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Steall Falls.
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If you don't come now, you can stay up here all day!

Tally: 120.45hrs, 143.7 miles, 19015m ascent.

28.10.2019 It was maybe getting toward the end of autumn, but there had recently been a good bit of snow, so now was our chance to get back into more wintery conditions. Opted for one in our own back yard, Beinn Bhuidhe, Marina’s 31st :) We tackled it from the less well used approach, via Glen Shira, following a route I’d done couple of times before. Either way, it is a fair hike. The going initially is a bit rough over old harvested forestry, but then improves onto a nicer ridge from Tom a Phiobaire onwards.
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Looking over to Cruachan and Loch Awe.
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Looking back along the "ridge."
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Us pair at the top.
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Ben Cruachan.

Enjoyed some great views down Loch Fyne toward Inveraray, as we progressed into the snow, which added to the scenery. It was a bit chilly, but I still managed to complete the trip in just the t-shirt. On the way back, we took the chance to try a different descent near the end, coming down a more westerly direction off Tom a Phiobaire, onto the road down from the dam. Next time, that’s the way I’ll be going, Coronavirus permitting :crazy: I think we were about 6 hrs for this one. Rougly 7.3miles and 908m ascent.
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Don't do it!
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Old Jimbo.
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Through to Inveraray.
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Another of Inveraray.

Tally 126.5hrs, 151 miles, 19923m ascent.

Plus, others you have done! But, I'll let you tally them up yerself! :lol:
(Ben Lui, Beinn a’Chleibh) (Ben Oss, Beinn Dubhcraig) (Beinn Dorain) (Ben Cruachan)

That's about equivalent of Everest a couple of times :lol: Alas, Coronavirus has put an end to the hills for now, but hopefully won't be too long till we get the chance to enjoy another trip up a Munro!
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Re: Travels with Marina & Co.

Postby JimboJim » Wed May 25, 2022 10:47 pm

Been so long since I looked at this blog, I may struggle to remember how to compose a post! I think I had better try and start from most recent trip and maybe work back the way, though the covid fog, might be too big a hurdle to combat :lol:

Marina, Fiona and I, all have an upcoming trip to Skye approaching. We've all had covid fairly recently, too. Nothing too serious, but enough to knock our meticulously planned, strenuous, fitness schedule to pot :lol: Well, that and the poor weather, excess food, beer and other ailments!

After recent days of deliberating, we finally made up our minds, Meall Ghaordaidh, it is ......... well, it was until about 0815, when the driver, me, took the left turn at Tyndrum and headed west on the A82. Meall a' Bhuiridh, it was now definitely to be .... maybe :lol: (I should add, the forecasts for each were pretty much the same and all things being equal, there is no doubt in my mind, which is better hill and has option of adding in Creise. Should also add, we had a new recruit, Ruth, who joined us for her first try at a Munro.)
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Look back, thinking we should have taken the chairlift.
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The chairlift.
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We could have been up by now!

Despite several wishful glances, we skipped nonchalantly past the chairlift. No way would we contemplate such cheatery :lol: As anyone who has gone up the footpath will know, it is a steep and badly, rutted route. Tough going, so the mini-snack at one of the picnic benches higher up was welcome, as was the temporary relief from the slog, as we made our way over to the south "ridge" to the summit.
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Look, no skis! :)
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Fiona and Ruth. Say no more!
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Marina, pauses for a moment's contemplation.
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Good view of the Buachaille.
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View north to the Easain's.
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Looking at the ski tow.

The sky was still pretty clear, though there were showers drifting about other hills. Ruth, was coping well and hopefully enjoying the experience. Marina, has been suffering more through lack of outings, but soon got the scent of summit fever and left us straggling for the last 10 yards :lol: Seriously, we wish her well giving up the fags!
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Clach Leathad and Stob Ghabhar, at the back.
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Some folk on Criese.
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Loch Tulla.
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South to Orchy hills, if they were visible.
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....... and Grey Corries.

As we got to the top, the first shower arrived and a glance at weather apps, suggested worse was to come, so we abandoned further hopes of doing Creise. Probably the right call, as we suffered a few other wintery showers, or heavier rain :( On the descent we were treated to the sight of a braw rainbow, way below us, toward Beinn a'Chrùlaiste. First time I remember being above a rainbow :)
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Heading down.
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Marina, keen to get close up of rainbow.
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Crackin' wee view over to Beinn a'Chrùlaiste :)
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Another decent shot of Stob na Doire and the Buachaille.
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Up toward Clach Leathad.
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Sleet, hail, rain, moving over Creise.
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Closer look at the ridge over to Creise.
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Benn Nevis struggling to show face. Some of Ring of Steall, in foreground.
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Look back up Meall a' Bhuiridh.

Back down at the bealach, I suggested a wee stroll over to the top of Creag Dhubh, feeling as though I still had some exercise in me and hoping to get some views. The others foolishly agreed, hence we got another soaking :lol: Anyway, after another wee refresher there, we made over to the chairlift, to shelter a bit from the next shower. It didn't move on, so we did, back down the pretty, grotty "footpath." It seems a good deal worse than I remember from previous visits and by now had various streams and mush added to it. The chairlift, or road, or getting a "backy" from some of the mountain bikers would certainly have been a much better bet :lol:
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Across to some Mamores.
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Kings House.
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Nearly there!
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Wishing we had used chairlift.
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Maybe next time?!
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Rannoch.

It was hard going, especially for the newer members of the gang, but we enjoyed the trip all the same, especially the coffee, in the new cafe. Yes, coffee!! :lol:
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Re: Travels with Marina & Co.

Postby Bonzo » Thu May 26, 2022 1:09 pm

Some great photos there.
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Re: Travels with Marina & Co.

Postby JimboJim » Fri May 27, 2022 4:43 pm

A shrewd judge :D Thank you, Bonzo!

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Postby JimboJim » Sat Jun 11, 2022 12:42 pm

And, we didn't take long till the next trip, as Fiona and Marina were looking to boost the fitness with a trip to the In Pinn looming large. Weather looked ok, over Lawers way, so they opted for Meall Corranaich and Meall a'Choire Lèith and a 6am start :shock: Probably the least enjoyable aspect of a day on the hills for me :lol:

When we got to the start point at the far end of Lochan na Lairige, we were surprised to find a few young men wandering around in a state of agitation, with the fancy looking Discovery, unfortunately parked about 20 yards off the road, up to its ankles in bog. Fortunately no one hurt, but there was no way anyone was reversing that outta there :) Eventually they must have got a phone signal as the vehicle was gone by the time we got back.
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Discovery doing some off-roading?
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Early view over to Meall nan Tarmachan.

We opted to do the route, anticlockwise. It proved quite boggy, with various diversions, as we made our way round to the steeper approach NE'ly to Meall Corranaich, where we were greeted by a pretty stiff, chilly breeze, despite it being quite sunny much of the time. A few pics, a chat with another pair, then off we went for Meall a'Choire Lèith, daring to let Marina lead the way :lol: As described, we were tending to drift on to the NNW ridge, but with vis being fine, it wasn't long till Marina shepherded the flock, back on track :)
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The steeper bit, up to Meall Corranaich.
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All the team.
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Fiona, Marina, Ruth, on the summit, Meall Corranaich, 1018m.

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Big cloud day.
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I think I was the only one who didn't have hair probs 🙂
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Mighty Ben Lawers.

A wee stop for some grub at the bealach, then onto the gentle climb up to the summit. En route we saw three golden eagles, soaring above though it was hard to get them in shot. They keep moving :) Some good views from the summit, Ben Nevis, Buachaille Etive Mor, Lawers hills. Descent route SE, is fairly steep, but presents no problems. The sight of running water at the foot was too much temptation for the ladies to resist, so boots were quickly removed and feet steeping in the burn. Way too cold for me :shock:
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I was right, sort of ..... a Golden Eagle. We saw three, but I couldn't get a decent pic.
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Across to another Meall, Meall Garbh, beyond An Stuc.

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Meall nan Tarmachan and some of the Tarmachan Ridge.
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Summit No.2!
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Yet another, Meall.... Ghaordaidh.
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Giorra Dam
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The Big Buachaille, beyond Loch an Daimh.
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Distant Ben Nevis.
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Descent of Meall a' Choire Lèith. Steeper than it may look.
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Time to cool the toes.
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Final wee stroll up Meall a' Choire Lèith. Not the toughest Munro in the book.

From there, it's a bit of a splashy way back, but didn't seem as bad as I remember from my first visit -https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=45147
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Last burn to cross.
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A Meadow Pippit, apparently.
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Lochan na Lairige
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Lochan na Lairige Dam. Presume that is Ben Vorlich, LE, in the distance?

Took a few diversions round bogs here and there, but eventually made it back on track at the main road :lol: I think we were about five and a half hours, or so?
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Yay, job done!

Unfortunately, due to the sun and wind, I was a bit dehydrated, so we had to stop at Killin for a wee cider :shock: Is hillwalking really for me, I ask? :lol:
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Cidrotherapy
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Killin
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Re: Travels with Marina & Co.

Postby JimboJim » Sat Jun 18, 2022 12:25 pm

And a wee step backwards from recent to reports, to another warm-up for the Pinn, well not exactly a warm-up seeing as it was soaking and freezing for a few hours, as the disappointing summer of '22 delivered yet again and it was my first trip after my first encounter with the covid. Marina and Fiona, had beaten me to it by a few weeks. :(

The girls had foolishly chosen Beinn Sgulaird, as a tougher exercise and who was I to argue. I had yearned to revisit this one for some time, as I never got any decent pics on my only other visit. I suspect a brain, or battery failure may have been to blame :) The forecast looked a bit dodgy, with perhaps chance of a light shower, however we were undeterred ..... unfortunately.
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Road back down to Druimnavuic.

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Ben Nevis, in the distance, as we ascend.
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Marina, heading up.
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Down to the craggy chasm ....ok, slight exaggeration there!
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View out to Lismore and Mull.

As anyone who has done Sgulaird will tell you, it packs a fair punch for a relatively small Munro. We, along with Kyra, the dug, pretty much followed the WH's route, up from Druimnavuic, enjoying some good views of Loch Creran and the vista to the west. Unfortunately, trouble was looming over the vista to the east, in the shape of some ugly looking rain clouds. Predicted light rain shower on its way? No, a right blooter of heavy rain, driven by a stiff, chilly breeze.
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Across to the Ballachulish pair.
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Loch Creran.
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Kyra, the dug, with Loch Etive and Cruachan for a backdrop.

I suggested we call it a day, but these lassies are pretty stubborn and determined to keep going, at least to Meall Garbh and reassess from there. Things were beginning to look like it would clear, seeing the impressive, crags on its west flank and having got this far, Marina and Fiona, were keen to get onto some rock and just finish the job.
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Meall Garbh. Kyra, not impressed :)
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Up to Glencoe hills.
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Heading for the summit.
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And heading back from the summit.
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Dunstaffnage/Connel way?

The traverse over to the summit is a bit up and down, requiring good concentration, but very enjoyable, with a little scrambling here and there. As luck would have it, the rain had petered out, but mist came in, as we made it to the top, however it soon cleared again :) A few pics, then we reversed our now tiring steps, back down to the craggy chasm and diverted south, onto the land rover track and back to the car, jiggered and never did see that Ptarmigan :lol:
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Over Beinn Trilleachan, to Starav. Obligatory rain spot on lens :)
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Yay, made it!
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The road back to Meall Garbh.
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Marina, checking latest horse racing results, as Kyra looks on :)

15.5.22
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Re: Travels with Marina & Co.

Postby JimboJim » Sun Jun 19, 2022 9:44 am

This was a trip we made to Meall Dearg, on the Aonach Eagach, with keen walker and friend, Barbara. Marina, had previously done Sgòrr nam Fiannaidh, along with The Pap, so it seemed a good choice when decent weather presented in Glencoe....... and avoided a full traverse of the ridge :D We followed the route pretty much as given on WH's. The thing I remember most was how steep the ascent onto the ridge looked! :shock: I had my doubts whether my companions would make it, but they powered up there, no probs :lol:
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That is gonna hurt :)
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Several nice waterfalls on this route.
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Mmmmhhh, will we get up there? Of course we will :)
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The way ahead. My, that looks steep!


Got some pretty good views of the ridge, other Glencoe hills, Mamores, etc. All in all, a great hike and would thoroughly recommend it for anyone not keen on doing the whole ridge. Even better was the wee pint and chips, back at Kinlochleven :D
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The Pap.
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Marina and Barbara. Job done!
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Obligatory summit selfie.


Some more pics from our day-

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Sgùrr a'Mhaim, with Ben Nevis beyond, struggling to shake off the cloud.
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Over to some of the Mamores.
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Loch Leven and way in/out.
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Coire Cam.
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Some folk on the ridge.
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Only Barbara's second Munro.
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Across to Bidean nam Bian.
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Stob Coire nan Lochan and Bidean. Ossian’s Cave below.
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Sgòrr nam Fiannaidh, the higher Munro, at the western end of the ridge.
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There!
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Pano south.
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Loch Achtriochtan.
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Binnein Mòr and Na Gruagaichean, Mamores.


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Re: Travels with Marina & Co.

Postby JimboJim » Mon Nov 14, 2022 10:59 pm

Time for a Leap, or a Lap? 12.10.22

Had a shout from old, newbie :) Fiona, who has got the bug for Munros again and managed to do the In Pinn, with Marina, this year. Unfortunately, Marina couldn't make this one, but we were fortunate to have the company of Jane and Barbara, just desperate to get into them hills :D
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Jane, Fiona and Barbara, ready for the off!
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See you later!

The weather looked like it might just about play ball, so eventually, we came up with plan that I would do the Corbett, Leum Uilleim, while the ladies would try to hone their navigational skills, on nearby Munro, Beinn na Lap. It was an early start to make the train from Tyndrum, to Corrour, but the short trip is always interesting and enjoyable. Unfortunately, was still a bit dreich, damp and windy, so we had to sample some cake and coffee from Corrour Station House, before we set off on our opposing directions :lol:
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Heading for this one today, the Corbett Leum Uilleim, (William's Leap, apparently? Who was William and why did he leap?🙂) 909m. Just 20 feet short of Munro height, but an easy walk from this start point.
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On track for a change 🙂 The track to An Gearasdan.
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Corrour Station House. Great place these days!
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Train stop, Corrour Station.

It was pretty splashy heading for the ridge onto Sròn an Lagain Ghairbh and passed a couple of young ladies, having some grub and sheltering from the next shower. I briefly thought about sharing said cover, but thought I'd get somewhere for myself, if rain persisted. It did, but I didn't :) Bit cheesed off, I plodded on upwards onto more level ground. Was looking out for the "pile of stones" marked on map, but there seemed like lots of them :) Soon made it to the summit, in jig time, but alas no jigging as it remained cold, windy and wet most of time.
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Approaching summit cairn. Spent 50 mins at summit waiting for it to clear. It never cleared 🙂
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Cloud clearing off Beinn na Lap. The others seemed to have better weather even though only a few miles away.
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Beinn a' Clachair, to left of the Alder 4.
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Toward the Mamores.
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East to the Bealach Dubh.
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Corrour Shooting Lodge at far end of Loch Ossian.
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Rannoch Moor.

I expected my pals would be a bit longer doing their Lap, so spent about 50 minutes at the top, wishing it would clear, but it didn't improve much. The other two lassies appeared and we had brief chat once more, before they moved off. I kept eye on Beinn na lap and it gradually emerged from the murk. I hoped the others were making good progress and had persevered through the fog.
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Glencoe/Black Mount hills.
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Blackwater Reservoir.
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Loch Ossian.
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Hostel just about visible in trees.

Once I left the top, it struck me the two girls had looked to be perhaps heading in unusual direction, but didn't give it much thought. As I headed round for the bealach, I felt a slight twinge of concern for them as they said they had little experience, so I felt obliged to divert back up to the top and follow their track, but I couldn't spot them.
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Stob Coire Sgriodain and Chno Dearg and 2 lassies ahead. Spent 20 minutes looking for them, after they seemed to head off in "wrong" direction, but they eventually reappeared on track 🙂
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Loch Treig. Easains to the left, Stob Coire Sgriodain and Chno Dearg, on east side.

I gradually moved back toward my route and sure enough, there they were, well ahead of me and on track :) Ah well, no harm done. Gradually began to clear as I descended and once again kept apace with them, for a stretch. Some better views of surroundings at last, as I headed back into boggy stuff and round to the station. I think I was about three and a half hours, or so, but would have been over an hour waiting at top and my diversion to check whereabouts of the girls.
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Another choo choo heading for Fort William 🙂
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Ben Nevis, never cleared the wholeday.
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Grey Corries gradually showing.
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Good light on the Easains, as I descended.
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Beinn na Lap, now in full sun. No sign of the ladies 🙂
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Across to Beinn na Lap.

Meanwhile, it was apparent I was down before the ladies, so headed off toward Loch Ossian. Hardly had walked a few minutes before I saw them coming toward me. They were well chuffed with their hike and to make it back to the station in less than 4 hours :clap:
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Nearly there.
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More of the station.
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And here come Barbara, Jane and Fiona, not far behind me.
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Nice and warm and just ready for some hungry, thirsty hikers 🙂

Oh, well, what were to do with a couple of hours till the train came? How did you guess? :lol: More cake, coffee, lovely grub and a pint, or three :lol: How we enjoyed our trip! Look forward to having Marina along for the next one and thanks for driving, Fiona!

Leum Uilleim, 909m, 3.5hrs, 6 miles, 575m ascent.
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Re: Travels with Marina & Co.

Postby JimboJim » Sat Mar 18, 2023 12:11 pm

A different approach this time, so to speak :)

Wee vid of Meall Ghaordaidh, 28.2.23

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Postby JimboJim » Wed Aug 02, 2023 9:20 pm

Been a while since I updated the record. Had been busy with other writing duties and having bagged all the Munros, writing reports seems a bit of a chire at times, compared to just plastering some pics on social media.

As I can't remember where we stand, I'll try and work back from the last one :) - Buachaille Etive More, along with Fiona and new companion for her first trip, Christie.

Here's a collage of another fine day.

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Re: Travels with Marina & Co.

Postby JimboJim » Tue Aug 29, 2023 10:35 pm

Here's latest trip when we made for the Giorra Dam, 15.8.23. Marina and Fiona did Stuchd an Lochain, while Barbara and I went for Meall Buidhe. I then took chance by abandoning poor Barbara, to make for the Corbett, Cam Chreag, while she made her way down from the bealach between the two. Fortunately for both, Barbara made it back safely, though I was beginning to wonder for a while :)

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