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
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
Jet ‘n me and the Knoydart three – 20th and 21st October 2012
It had been 21 years since I had ventured into Knoydart. Then I went in twice within a 6 week period, both times from Kinloch Hourn, in the final push towards my compleation. On each occasion we had arrived at Kinloch Hourn late, having left work in Yorkshire the same day, and walked in along the Continue Reading
An Teallach
After the gloomy weather the day before on Ben Wyvis, the forecast for today looked a lot more promising. Approaching over the Dirrie More An Teallach stood proud but with a cap of white cloud. The surrounding air was summer blue. An Teallach translates as the Anvil or Forge. Turning left at Continue Reading