The Chaos Collies and the little Herdsman

[soulminer]

A day off with only a slight chance of rain- lovely
Have not had this pair on the hills yet, so today was it Up at 0430- usual time for work, take them out for a wee walk and pile into the car. Arrived at the carpark about 0630, set off 10/15mins later- the Chaos Collies fair 'champin' at the bit' to explore these new smelling surroundings.
A fine path indeed, but I can see how some, with smaller limbs, may struggle with the size of a few of the steps Not exactly beaming sunshine today, but still a fair amount of heat in the air as I/we climb upwards.

The Aonach behind us



Some of the Glencoe hills on our right



The Chaos Collies in person



A wee stop to de-layer and indulge in some refreshment and off again winding our steady way towards the bealach. The sun at least trying to make a decent attempt at shining upon us.

The sun lighting up the 902 Top



Reached the bealach and the views were opening up around us very nicely,thank you



Further on up to the 902, and the wind is starting to pick up slightly blowing clouds around, and over, the surrounding summits.Whilst we are still clear






Not much further now till we top out, glimpsing Etive in the background.



Back along the Ridge



Glen and Arran enjoying the views



They don't seem impressed with Etive though



Getting colder now with the wind freshening up,so time to re-layer and partake in some light repast- two Multigrain
sandwiches with Ham and Cheese ,between three of course

The view towards the next target



Etive behind us



Clouds over the top of Sgreamach and Fhada



Some moody clouds on The Bigger Buachaille







Heading back down towards the Bealach for the final pull up to Stob Coire Raineach, Glen spots some deer and 'bounces' down the hill towards them Shouted twice to no avail, time for the big guns- the Silent Whistle, he stops,turns and heads back up for the usual biscuit- and a 'waggy finger'
Summit reached and time to finish off the munchies -again between three both dogs have enjoyed their first big hills and pose for the camera



Time now to head back to the car before the cloud catches up with us

[orion]

I take it that`s Glen on the right of the 2nd last pic looking a bit sheepish after his recall

Nice hill pics land a fine looking pair of dugs

[soulminer]

Glen is the one on the left. Explained to him he was a sheep dog not a deer hound, wasn't interested- well till the munchies came out anyway. Slipped out his harness as well, but found it on the way backdown

[rockhopper]

Some great views of the surrounding hills soulminer - especially like the clouds round the summits shots. Bet your collies enjoyed this walk - with more to come no doubt.

[dogplodder]

Great pair of dogs and impressive recall from the deer chase! I've had to use the big guns whistle a few times - once when food obsessed lab smelt campers' sausages cooking and was off like a missile. I blew the whistle and he did an instant U turn saving me certain embarrassment and much grovelling!