November approached and with it thoughts on a hill in the west of Jockland that needed to be trodden on !! The Bunkhouse at the Glencoe Independant Hostel was booked and filled with bodies from YMC and hillwalking friends of old, my kids decided they wanted to play as well,… Continue reading
TWO MEN OF KNOYDART Twas down by the farm of Scottas Lord Brocket walked one day And he saw a sight that troubled him Far more than he could say For the two men of York Were doing what they’d planned They’d staked their claim, they were digging their drains… Continue reading
In the absence of a gallery, some pics from a sunny day out on Slioch. Continue reading
Fish, Wind and Fire. When plans for that wedding were announced Matt and I decided that the best way we could celebrate would be to get as far away from civilisation, TV’s and newspapers as possible, so plans were made to head north and play on a hill or 6.… Continue reading
Andrew, Matt and I decided to head up to Wainstones to play, Andrew and Matt playing on the rock and I would play with my camera. 🙂 However the weather in the Wainstones area left a bit to be desired so we decided to head to Scugdale to see if… Continue reading
Bienn Bhuidhe a wee cracker The SMC Munro book suggests that the best way to do this Munro is by following the road past the Glen Fyne brewery to Inverchorachan either walking or cycling, then following a stream up a steep slope into the corrie and eventually onto the ridge… Continue reading
Having decided to attempt to compleat the Munro’s this year I decided I better get into gear and take any chance I can to head north and play on the hills. The weather was looking good for this weekend so I decided to have a go at Beinn Dearg and… Continue reading
A KEENLY COLD MOUNTAIN With the rest of the UK being hit with some rather heavy snow showers, Matt and I decided to head up to Glen Clova, as there appeared to be a potential weather window and we might get the chance to bag a few hills. Thursday night… Continue reading
Skye 2010 The YMC motley crew of Kate, Guy, Chris, Matt and myself met at a friends cottage at Camus Cross on the Sunday evening. Kate having come via Mallaig on her bike and Matt, Chris and Guy via Ciste Dhubh in Glen Shiel. Monday The plan was to head… Continue reading
And a good time was had by all !!! Grey mist. Blue streaks; and clearing as we reach the high ground. The summit in view. A sunlit landscape at our feet. The effort of running. Tired in the afternoon. Tea. Drinks, friends, conversation, food, laughter, games, reminiscences. So many of… Continue reading
