Mountain adventure for Jack & Tess

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Mountain adventure for Jack & Tess

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On Saturday Jack and Tess climbed two Munros - A' Chralaig and Mullach Fraoch-choire. Here we are climbing up from Loch Cluanie.

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It's hot work but we've reached the ridge

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Climbing up the ridge to the top of A' Chralaig

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It's still a long way to the top!

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Snow means fun. Tess spots a stone!

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She wants it! Jack decides to dig.

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Summit cairn of Mullach Fraoch-choire - my 100th Munro and a face wash from Jack!

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Looking east into Glen Affric

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Looking back to A' Chralaig and the winding ridge we came along

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Dogs unimpressed by views checking out who's been here before

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Time for some kip

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The Pinnacles (which we had to negogiate on the way up and down). A Dutch couple met us on the way up and were worried about how the dogs would manage as there was a bit of rock scrambling. We said "Don't worry about the dogs - it's us who'll struggle!"

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There were a few tricky bits (for us!) but the dogs took it all in their stride.

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What's keeping you? Oh no, not another photograph

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Start of the long descent. We left the car at 9.35 and weren't back until 7.45 so it was quite a long day.

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My leg muscles have been complaining today but Jack and Tess aren't even slightly stiff! :D Think they're on track for Ben Nevis.

Kathleen
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Post by benjiesmum »

Wow! Kathleen what a wonderful story you have to tell. Stunning scenery too and not a soul in sight! Marvellous countryside for the dogs they must really enjoy these adventures. My oh my, it was a long day for you. Congratulations on your 100th Munro, by the way! :D I don't think I could manage one! :(
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Post by janhind »

What wonderful pictures kathleen, you must be fit, must be fantastic when you reach the summits, good training for the big one :P

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Post by jackie »

Wonderful, wonderful photos Kathleen. Those views are just beautiful. You are all definitely on track for Ben Nevis :wink:

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Post by kathryn »

As ever Kathleen beautiful photos, maybe we should also do a calendar of just Jack & Tess with all this stunning scenery... :wink:
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Post by samsung »

Wonderfull photo's & breathtaking view's

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Post by Diesel Kate »

From one Kathleen to another Kathleen. Fantastic photo's. You and the dogs must be extremely fit. I wish this Kathleen was as fit.

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Thanks for all the encouraging comments!

To be honest Kate I'm not that fit but to use a good Scots word thrawn - meaning stubborn as an old goat - and I don't like to give up until I've got there :D. Since the big walk on Sat my leg muscles have been sore especially going downstairs and today's the first day I've been able to walk easily. So seeing all these great views does come at a cost, but no gain without pain and all that...

I've got a bit of arthritis and my knees don't like the downhill part and sometimes get really painful. That's my main worry about climbing Ben Nevis - having to walk back down again :shock: when my legs have gone to jelly and my knees are shouting stop. The dogs on the other hand are at the peak of their fitness and won't even be stiff the next day!

Kathleen
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