JEWELS BEYOND ULLAPOOL Lo ! said the shadowy figure, KNOW that there yet lie, within Scotia’s realm, mountains of great beauty, towering over a plain studded with blue lochans, with awesome cliffs, rocky pinnacled ridges, full of grace and character. And yet unvisited by them of the 914.6 Give… Continue reading
As I’d just spend 4 days away on the Dales Way, a Wednesday to Friday “weekend” trip to the Cairngorms just fitted in before some weekend guests arrived, although it involved hasty preparations. However I was Easily Led into it by Franks Itinerary of Bob Scott’s and Corrour… Continue reading
Skye 2010 The YMC motley crew of Kate, Guy, Chris, Matt and myself met at a friends cottage at Camus Cross on the Sunday evening. Kate having come via Mallaig on her bike and Matt, Chris and Guy via Ciste Dhubh in Glen Shiel. Monday The plan was to head… Continue reading
Jura May Bank Holiday 2010 I signed up for this trip in November when Andy first posted on the forum. Having pretty much just joined the club I was super excited about a weekend of biking and hiking in Scotland. My excitement somewhat faded when Tenk suggested wild camping. Its… Continue reading
I was almost up to my knees in extremely cold water, and as I looked around I realised my bag and camera were floating down the not so frozen waterfall. The ice had crumbled beneath our feet. We, (Richard Harrison, Pete MacDonald and I) were at the base of Cautley… Continue reading
Isle of Skye This year we decided to escape for the Christmas break, although as the weather worsened prior to Christmas we were regretting planning such a long drive! We woke on the 24th to blizzards in Yorkshire and a recommendation not to travel, so we set off anyway.… Continue reading
Sunday 20thDec: Just back from a most fun day out! Santa Phil and myself met up with Cliftoner’s, Reindeer Steph, Reindeer Pete, Santa Rich and Santa Alex, for a mountain bike ride in Dalby Forest. We all braved the most extreme weather we have all seen in… Continue reading
Would you book a winter mountaineering course twelve days before Christmas ? Nah ! Shortest days, weather probably naff, often no snow anyway. And so it was, that on one of the finest winter days in recent years, and after a cool minus 6 or so at the… Continue reading
And a good time was had by all !!! Grey mist. Blue streaks; and clearing as we reach the high ground. The summit in view. A sunlit landscape at our feet. The effort of running. Tired in the afternoon. Tea. Drinks, friends, conversation, food, laughter, games, reminiscences. So many of… Continue reading
Dear Diary 1st August Time for a holiday but where to go decisions, decisions, shall I go and lie on a beach somewhere, Via Ferrata in the Dolomites or play in Scotland. No contest Scotland here I come and accommodation duly booked at Ullapool and Torridon Youth Hostels. Friday 28th… Continue reading
