As far as my researches indicate just twelve people have climbed all of the volcanic seven summits - see here. [My main Volcanic Seven Summits page has the up to date list of those who have climbed all of the Volcanic Seven Summits.] ALE will be running an expedition to Mount Sidley next Continue Reading
Archives for September 2017
Southern Corbetts – Cairnsmore of Carsphairn
In March I made a quick visit north of the border with Jet. The aim was to climb the two remaining southern Corbetts that I had not done - Cairnsmore of Carsphairn and Corserine. By way of reminder, a Corbett is a hill in Scotland between 2,500ft and 3,000ft with a prominence of at least 500ft. Continue Reading
Loch Leven Corbetts – 26th November 2016
At breakfast the day after my and Caroline’s great trip to Leum Uilleam, Caroline told me that she had hurt her back and did not feel able to join me. So I hurriedly adjusted my plans for the day. Either side of Loch Leven stand two somewhat neglected Corbetts – Garbh Bheinn and Mam nan Gualainn. Continue Reading
Leaping above the clouds – Leum Uilleum
This walk is from November 2016. I went north to Spean Bridge to stay with Caroline. The forecast was looking OK, but not brilliant – cloudy but low wind speeds. I was wanting to get out again in preparation for my trip to Antarctica. We agreed that we would go for Leum Uilleum, a Corbett above Continue Reading