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November 2007 - 10 Munros climbed this month |
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An Caisteal |
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Date: 25th November
Buddies: solo
Meaning:
The castle
Height:
995
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Time: 7.0 hrs |
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Cruach Ardrain, Beinn Tulaichean, Beinn a' Chroin & An Caisteal. Climbed solo, though Ali was waiting in the car for me- bless her! A cold but clear day, there had been some snow, but prior to the walk it had been wet and so the cold had turned this ti ice- all over the place. I found wearing crampons to be a huge help. A long walk which left me feeling a bit out of shape- I've taken my foot off the gas a little recently. Still, great views this time thank goodness and no 'in cloud' scenes! Fab day and I met some other great guys who were doing a bit of 'bagging' as well. Lovely.
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Beinn a' Chroin |
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Date: 25th November
Buddies: solo
Meaning:
Hill of the sheep fold
Height:
940
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Time: 7.0 hrs |
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Cruach Ardrain, Beinn Tulaichean, Beinn a' Chroin & An Caisteal. Climbed solo, though Ali was waiting in the car for me- bless her! A cold but clear day, there had been some snow, but prior to the walk it had been wet and so the cold had turned this ti ice- all over the place. I found wearing crampons to be a huge help. A long walk which left me feeling a bit out of shape- I've taken my foot off the gas a little recently. Still, great views this time thank goodness and no 'in cloud' scenes! Fab day and I met some other great guys who were doing a bit of 'bagging' as well. Lovely.
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Beinn Tulaichean |
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Date: 25th November
Buddies: solo
Meaning:
Hill of the hillocks
Height:
946
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Time: 7.0 hrs |
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Cruach Ardrain, Beinn Tulaichean, Beinn a' Chroin & An Caisteal. Climbed solo, though Ali was waiting in the car for me- bless her! A cold but clear day, there had been some snow, but prior to the walk it had been wet and so the cold had turned this ti ice- all over the place. I found wearing crampons to be a huge help. A long walk which left me feeling a bit out of shape- I've taken my foot off the gas a little recently. Still, great views this time thank goodness and no 'in cloud' scenes! Fab day and I met some other great guys who were doing a bit of 'bagging' as well. Lovely.
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Cruach Ardrain |
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Date: 25th November
Buddies: solo
Meaning:
Stack of the high region
Height:
1046
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Time: 7.0 hrs |
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Cruach Ardrain, Beinn Tulaichean, Beinn a' Chroin & An Caisteal. Climbed solo, though Ali was waiting in the car for me- bless her! A cold but clear day, there had been some snow, but prior to the walk it had been wet and so the cold had turned this ti ice- all over the place. I found wearing crampons to be a huge help. A long walk which left me feeling a bit out of shape- I've taken my foot off the gas a little recently. Still, great views this time thank goodness and no 'in cloud' scenes! Fab day and I met some other great guys who were doing a bit of 'bagging' as well. Lovely.
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Mount Keen |
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Date: 18th November
Buddies: Grogz
Meaning:
Gentle hill
Height:
939
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Time: 4.5 hrs |
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Climbed with Grogs on a lovely wintry day in Nov. Started off quite mild weather and as we got higher there was more and more snow on the ground- the summit being covered in an inch or so of fresh snow. Grogs realised a lifetime's ambition to finally see not one but a plethora of ptarmigan. Yippee. All in all a nice days walking.
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Bynack More |
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Date: 10th November
Buddies: solo
Meaning:
Big cap
Height:
1090
metres
Time: 5.0 hrs |
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Climbed solo on a driech day where the wind increased dramatically as I gained height- I think I was sheltered from much of it lower down by the other mountains around about. A good path to Ryvoan Bothy and then still pretty obvious all the way to the summit. Saw the first signs of recent snow this winter and by gum it felt cold up top. It was also incredibly windy and even though I was on perfectly safe ground (a nice broad ridge) it was still unnerving as it knocked you off balance. Well, that's the last of the Cairngorms. Now for the rest...
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Mullach an Rathain (Liathach) |
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Date: 4th November
Buddies: Madam Adam
Meaning:
Summit of the pinnacles (The grey one)
Height:
1023
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Time: 6.5 hrs |
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Spidean a' Choire Leith & Mullach an Rathain (Liathach) Climbed with Ad on a day which started brighter before the cloud came down. Amazing pinnacled ridge and lots of fun scrambling was had. We were even rewarded with some views over to Beinn Eighe, Loch Maree and Slioch. Really pleased with this one and looking forward to going back for Beinn Eighe.
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Spidean a' Choire Leith (Liathach) |
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Date: 4th November
Buddies: Madam Adam
Meaning:
Peak of the grey corrie (The grey one)
Height:
1055
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Time: 6.5 hrs |
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Spidean a' Choire Leith & Mullach an Rathain (Liathach) Climbed with Ad on a day which started brighter before the cloud came down. Amazing pinnacled ridge and lots of fun scrambling was had. We were even rewarded with some views over to Beinn Eighe, Loch Maree and Slioch. Really pleased with this one and looking forward to going back for Beinn Eighe.
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Sgurr Mhor (Beinn Alligin) |
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Date: 3rd November
Buddies: solo
Meaning:
Big peak (Jewel hill)
Height:
986
metres
Time: 4.0 hrs |
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Tom na Gruagaich & Sgurr Mhor (Beinn Alligin) Climbed solo on a dark morning while Adam lay sleeping in the car. Not that I was jealous or anything. route was quite straightforward and would provide great views and a really nice days walking if you could see anything I'm sure. Still there was plenty to keep me interested- not least the thought of Liathach tomorrow...
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Tom na Gruagaich (Beinn Alligin) |
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Date: 3rd November
Buddies: solo
Meaning:
Rounded hill of the maiden (Jewel hill)
Height:
922
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Time: 4.0 hrs |
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Tom na Gruagaich & Sgurr Mhor (Beinn Alligin) Climbed solo on a dark morning while Adam lay sleeping in the car. Not that I was jealous or anything. route was quite straightforward and would provide great views and a really nice days walking if you could see anything I'm sure. Still there was plenty to keep me interested- not least the thought of Liathach tomorrow...
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