The Buachaille

Twa wiks after the An Caisteal epic, it was back for more and where more impressive than the mighty Buachaille Etive Mor - you can check out this hill via an excellent webcam at the following site - http://freespace.virgin.net/kings.house/ - sometimes a van is unhelpfully parked in the car park but the site is updated every twa oors so check again.

Anyway, I set off with wee Shaz, Dr M and a Swede who obviously didn't know the meaning of 'team' - we headed past Lagangarbh - I was ever mindful of the great Scottish climbers who had stayed here - Robin Smith as an example who had set up some cracking climbing routes on the Buachaille's face but like so many other great climbers, had perished young. As we continued up the red rock, the inclination became quite steep until we reached a 'chimney' of snow and kicked steps all the way to the top of the ridge. Once at the top, we continued towards the summit and enjoyed some luncheon. However, job half-done, we continued on to the 2nd Munro (about 7 km) of the BEM hill and it was quality. The descent via the Lairig Gartain was extremely boggy however and we were a' glad to get back to the car.