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Re: Red Squirrel 20th-22nd April
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:28 pm
by brorabongo
Hoping to be there about 8pm, (roads quiet)
I might be up for a wee walk. No mountains though!!!!!!
. Or spend the day at the pub.
Phoned the site today to find out about fishing, I won't be doing any, as it's abit too early in the season. The warden? who answered the phone was delighted I phoned as I reminded him about our forthcoming invasion.
See you all there.
Re: Red Squirrel 20th-22nd April
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:39 pm
by mountainmummy
MountainGoat wrote:Only Mrs G seems to be up for some walking and aparently only easy low level stuff. Me it depends on the weather (you get fussy as you get older). Its sixteen years since I completed all the munroes (no. 2205) so these days I just poodle about on a Corbett when in the mood. Bound to slow anyone down since I have only climbed one mountain in the past five years and that was Scafell Pike for the upteenth time. You will probably have better luck with another of the newbies.
Tony
Wow a Munro completist - well done! Which did you enjoy the most?
I've only done 12 myself (all easy and all in good weather due mainly to fear (also horribly unfit)
)
Don't think Donald would be up for anything needing crampons etc, but if any of the hills look clear of snow (possibly wishful thinking) he'll be up for a high walk.
Looking forward to meeting everyone.
Sara
Re: Red Squirrel 20th-22nd April
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:09 pm
by Driver+Passengers
I'm up for a high walk. I'll bring my pack. Rain or shine.
Re: Red Squirrel 20th-22nd April
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:54 pm
by MountainGoat
Time to show off a bit. Me on the Cioch of Sgurr Sugumain on the way up Sgurr Alasdair in 1988.
Tony
PS: is there really any snow left up on the tops right now? If so I'll bring an axe and crampons, also got some spare ones which my nephews used when they went with me.
Weather:
http://www.mwis.org.uk/wh.php
Re: Red Squirrel 20th-22nd April
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 5:56 am
by buddyh42
Mrs H and I might be along to see you all, not booked and this is the first mention those who know us will know the reason why, If we are we might be staying on the other site we like our luxury lol, but will see when/if we get there hoping to see you all though. Not seen the old faces for ages be good to catch up.
Re: Red Squirrel 20th-22nd April
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:24 am
by The_Gordons
Mrs G has asked me to point out that she is up for walking a bit of a hill and not just a flat walk. Not sure she is up to your standards though Matt. Currently she has her nose in a book about walks in the area.
If there is any snow on the peaks it might mean a change of plans for myself and Muz Jr.
Paul
Re: Red Squirrel 20th-22nd April
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:21 am
by blisco
Yes, there is still snow on the hills, quite a lot of it, and down to below Corbett level. I can see it from my house! I'm always up for a hill but don't have winter skills. So it'll be low level. Then I might go, as there is a concert I want to go to in Glenuig on Sat, and stay there in my Bongo.
Re: Red Squirrel 20th-22nd April
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:32 am
by Driver+Passengers
It was "full winter" on Stob Binnein last weekend.
I'll bring crampons and axe, just incase. I've not been out ALL winter, and this might be my last chance.
Re: Red Squirrel 20th-22nd April
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:51 am
by MountainGoat
Glencoe Kingshouse Hotel web camera, does not look like there is much snow. Well at least at low level. If it does not look too inviting the I might have another go at climbing the Corbett Garb Beinn off Loch Linnhe which I was going to do last year before getting side tracked by the seafood restaurant.
Tony
http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Gl ... ams/latest
http://www.alphamountaineering.co.uk/co ... sPage.html
Re: Red Squirrel 20th-22nd April
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 6:48 pm
by Bongopoet
brorabongo wrote:
Phoned the site today to find out about fishing, I won't be doing any, as it's abit too early in the season. The warden? who answered the phone was delighted I phoned as I reminded him about our forthcoming invasion.
See you all there.
I am glad to hear it! Any time we have tried phoning there has only been an answering machine that you could not leave messages on and he never replied to the email I sent either!
So we will have our spaces!
Chrissy
Re: Red Squirrel 20th-22nd April
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 6:56 pm
by brorabongo
buddyh42 wrote:Mrs H and I might be along to see you all, not booked and this is the first mention those who know us will know the reason why, If we are we might be staying on the other site we like our luxury lol, but will see when/if we get there hoping to see you all though. Not seen the old faces for ages be good to catch up.
Aye, It'll be good to catch up with youse again.
Bongopoet wrote:
I am glad to hear it! Any time we have tried phoning there has only been an answering machine that you could not leave messages on and he never replied to the email I sent either!
So we will have our spaces!
Chrissy
You would think there would be plenty of space this time of year. The gentleman on the phone was very chatty, and could'nt of help more.
Re: Red Squirrel 20th-22nd April
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:13 pm
by Bongopoet
brorabongo wrote:buddyh42 wrote:Mrs H and I might be along to see you all, not booked and this is the first mention those who know us will know the reason why, If we are we might be staying on the other site we like our luxury lol, but will see when/if we get there hoping to see you all though. Not seen the old faces for ages be good to catch up.
Aye, It'll be good to catch up with youse again.
Bongopoet wrote:
I am glad to hear it! Any time we have tried phoning there has only been an answering machine that you could not leave messages on and he never replied to the email I sent either!
So we will have our spaces!
Chrissy
You would think there would be plenty of space this time of year. The gentleman on the phone was very chatty, and could'nt of help more.
This is one of the reasons I wasn't that worried as we spoke to him for ages the last time!
Re: Red Squirrel 20th-22nd April
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:42 pm
by MountainGoat
You would think there would be plenty of space this time of year. The gentleman on the phone was very chatty, and could'nt of help more.
I guess that the forcasted heavy showers are putting the wimps off. That reminds me I'd better bring my brolly for sitting round the camp fire.
Tony
Re: Red Squirrel 20th-22nd April
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:41 am
by blisco
That webcam was taken some time ago - try Meall a Bhuiridh from the summit, taken this am (MWIS) Plenty snow there.
Re: Red Squirrel 20th-22nd April
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:22 am
by Muzorewa
Bad news chaps, for readons I'll explain later we aren't going to be able to make it, I can't walk
Have fun & take plenty of pics
