It felt as though my cheeks were rippling just like those of a sky diver. I was clinging on to the trig point on the summit of Ben Klibreck, jaws clenched to avoid being blown off in the direction of Loch Choire. The bitter wind sliced through the layers I had on. It was difficult, if not Continue Reading
Conival, Ben More Assynt and more
The weather forecast was not that promising but I had had this trip north planned for many weeks. MWIS was promising strong winds and a slightly better than even chance of cloud free tops. The previous few days had seen a fair amount of precipitation and that meant more snow on the highest Continue Reading
Deadly sins on Sgurr an Fhuarain
Grey mists that hung over Loch Arkaig - a portend for the day? The road to Strathan was as tortuous as ever, the sinuous way famous for its gut churning effects. I was in the back of the car – John and Caroline in the front. The Dark Mile was gloomy, tempered only by the frost that clung to the Continue Reading
Geal Charn (Loch Arkaig)
An outing with 6 of us. Two cars taken and we parked up by some buildings next to the road at Achnasual. We were not prompt, it was around 11.00am when we set off. The objective was just Geal Charn. I had done Meall na h-Eilde many years ago from the north via the forest tracks that make this group Continue Reading
Incident on the bloody bealach – Fisherfield – 22/23 February 2013
The MWIS forecast was for a 90% chance of cloud free summits. Driving up the A9 north of Dalwhinnie the clouds broke up, stars sparkled in the sky and the temperature dropped a few degrees. The temperature rose a little around Inverness – presumably under the influence of the sea. It was late and Continue Reading