On Saturday Jack and Tess climbed two Munros - A' Chralaig and Mullach Fraoch-choire. Here we are climbing up from Loch Cluanie.
It's hot work but we've reached the ridge
Climbing up the ridge to the top of A' Chralaig
It's still a long way to the top!
Snow means fun. Tess spots a stone!
She wants it! Jack decides to dig.
Summit cairn of Mullach Fraoch-choire - my 100th Munro and a face wash from Jack!
Looking east into Glen Affric
Looking back to A' Chralaig and the winding ridge we came along
Dogs unimpressed by views checking out who's been here before
Time for some kip
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!"
There were a few tricky bits (for us!) but the dogs took it all in their stride.
What's keeping you? Oh no, not another photograph
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.
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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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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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 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
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 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