29 to 31 October 2011 – The Annual TGO Challengers Weekend in Fort William

I reported on this weekend at the time, here and here.  It’s the first time I’ve been able to attend, as the weekend usually clashes with a long-standing commitment – the Ramsoc weekend – so I was grateful that this year’s TGOC weekend was a week later than usual.

I was lucky to be chauffeured by Graham and Sue, and I joined Graham in climbing a couple of easy Corbetts in Glen Etive.  We made the best of the, at times inclement, weather.

In addition to the previous postings, I’ve uploaded an annotated slideshow here.  I’m surprised that there are so many photos, some of which have been provided by Graham.  I hope you enjoy them, although they weren’t taken with my new Canon G12 – it was deemed to wet to risk its baptism! 

Finally, the actual routes taken, as recorded by the Garmin Gadget, are here:

Saturday – Beinn Maol Chaluim:

Sunday – Beinn Trilleachan:

A Slideshow for Stockport Walking and Outdoor Group

Thanks go to the 40 or so people who attended last night’s slideshow in Hazel Grove.  It was great to see people from far and wide, including Dave from Hexham, one of those who came on the Turkish trip, who popped in on his way home from Leeds!?

A splendid evening.

I’ll put a Picasa slideshow on the web shortly, and index the postings from the trip.

There’s a minor intervening distraction, as Mick and Gayle turned up last night…

“We’re going on a backpack tomorrow morning, starting from Glossop.  Fancy coming?”

So I’ve packed a new bag with a new tent, both of which require review, and am heading off into the Dark Peak with M&G in a few minutes.

I’ll be in touch.

Have fun!