An Socach (The Snout) was the first of our four hills to climb on Thursday. You can see the dark foreboding sky ahead of us. It made me a little nervous, but the snow showers were intermittent and the visibility remained good most of the day.
At this point we had done most of the climb and were on the less steep approach to the summit - staying well away from the slightly corniced bank of snow. You can't quite see the summit, but it is round to the right of the image.
Can you believe that we never encountered another soul on the hill that day? Not one. Our only human contact over 8 hours, was with each other and Angus the Boatman!
There are actually 3 Munros named An Socach in Scotland (very imaginative!). This one, another near us in the Cairngorms and a further one in Glen Affric. Can be confusing when looking at weather forecasts for the mountains!
I know why you never met a soul up there, it is not for the weak at heart! Incredible what the two of you are achieving under these weather conditions, that sky sure looks very ominous! I love the dark and light half and half of this amazing scenery.
Eek, that snow bank looks like there would likely be nothing under it. Wise to keep back! Beautiful and wild and not surprising there was no one else that day. Bizarre about the names and forecasts therefore!
Wonderful photo, and a stunning place.
I was wondering if the area of the ferry would be really busy with lots of walkers setting off at the some time. Amazed you were the only ones on it!
An amazing image and terrific view. I am pleased that weather didn't cause you any problems and that you were able to stay well clear of that steep snow cornice.
You two are up there seeing the majesty of the earth and bringing it to all of us. Thank you so very much for taking “us” along. I’m more of an ambler which is the word for today’s April words…. May take a picture of me!
@sarah19 Yes, there will be a photo book - I update it as I go along, whilst it's fresh in my mind. It won't like Anna Wells' challenge, or any of the other people who have done the Munros in incredibly short periods of time, but it's 'our' challenge and we're enjoying it. 'Only' 79 to go!
@plebster No, it's a fairly serious hike, especially in wintery conditions. Plus it was mid week. A weekend might be different. However, to put it into perspective, I think that in four days of walking, and +/- 90 km, we only actually met two people! A young guy who was going a bit faster than us on day 2 and an older guy who was setting out just after us on day 3. That was it. The Scottish hills really are an escape from the hustle bustle of normal life!
I would love to be able to see a view like this- but I am so happy to be able to see them through your eyes! You can do 4 munros in one day- it would take me four days to do 1! Beautiful shot- and yes, that bank looks precarious!
To give my hair ito the hands of mountain wind."
This is a fragment of a tourist song.
I was wondering if the area of the ferry would be really busy with lots of walkers setting off at the some time. Amazed you were the only ones on it!
So many stories and awesome photos.
This image is incredible as is the heavy sky! i always enjoy your narrative!