Munros since diagnosis #167 to #169
12:15 – Stob Choire Claurigh (M015), 3862ft, 1177m
13:30 – Stob Coire an Laoigh (M038), 3661ft, 1116m
15:00 – Sgurr Choinnich Mor (M052), 3589ft, 1094m
Category: Classic Clusters
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The Newtonmore Munros
Munros since diagnosis #148 to #150
12:20 – Carn Dearg (M225), 3100ft, 945m
14:40 – Carn Sgulain (M271), 3018ft, 920m
15:20 – A’ Chailleach (M251), 3051ft, 930m
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The Importance of Ravens
Munros since diagnosis #143 to #147
11:15 – Beinn a’ Chleibh (M279), 3005ft, 916m
12:30 – Ben Lui (M028), 3707ft, 1130m
14:45 – Ben Oss (M101), 3376ft, 1029m
16:30 – Beinn Dubhcraig (M175), 3209ft, 978m
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Munro with cancer #128 and #129
13:15 – Spidean Mialach (M146), 3268ft, 996m
14:45 – Gleouraich (M097), 3396ft, 1037m
The meanings of the names of these mountains refer respectively to wild animals and the noises they make. (more…)
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Munro with cancer #124 to #127 – the high Laggans
10:00 – Carn Dearg (M098), 3392ft, 1034m
11:40 – Geal-Charn (M026), 3714ft, 1132m
12:15 – Aonach Beag (M037), 3661ft, 1116m
13:15 – Beinn Eibhinn (M048), 3615ft, 1102m
There is vigorous discussion among mountain people about which peaks are the most remote. There are many fine candidates, and I have visited a good few of them. Always in combination with an expedition of one or several nights out. (more…)
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Exposure
Sometimes people tell me that they would be frightened, alone in the mountains, particularly when camping out. My usual response is that there is nothing to fear except axe wielding maniacs. Sometimes I also have to ask when the last time was that they heard of an axe wielding maniac running amok in the Scottish Highlands. (more…)
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Munro with cancer #104 to #109
09:30 – Tom Buidhe (M204), 3140ft, 957m
10:00 – Tolmount (M202), 3143ft, 958m
10:30 – Cairn of Claise (M071), 3491 ft, 1064m
11:00 – Cairn an Tuirc (M113), 3343ft, 1019m
16:30 – Glas Maol (M069), 3504ft, 1068m
18:00 – Creag Leacach (M159), 3238ft, 987m
