Hi everyone,
I will try to come again for some Scottish winter fun, but I can not commit for now (changing job early March, not worrying about applying for a visa :p).
I fully agree with Penny, it would be great to have different groups of people doing different things. With friends we organise a one week camp every summer in the alps, with 20ish people. Everyday there is a MTB, roadbike and a trail running group (changing everyday). The get together at the end of the day is then much better, you just need to make sure there is enough people in each group. I also agree that more women can only be a better thing.
There are nice winter walks/run to do starting from Newtonmore, I remember running the three Munroes North on my first YMCSWWE on an incredible sunny day. We clearly do not need to all climb grade V, orienteering in atmospheric condition is already a challenge.
I also wanted to remember everyone that there is the idea of an expedition in Kirgisistan next year, that is also meant to be inclusive with groups of people going for objectives of different difficulty. Scottish Winter weekend is probably a good preparation for that.
Bests,
Antoine
