tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post721596052397169148..comments2024-03-26T21:10:39.866+00:00Comments on Postcard from Timperley: TGO Challenge 2010 - Day 8 - Wild Camp looking towards Schiehallion to Loch Tummel Inn - A Rest DayPhreerunnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-43478686246140027982011-06-01T00:12:15.924+01:002011-06-01T00:12:15.924+01:00As you say, Geoff, each to his own, and these comm...As you say, Geoff, each to his own, and these comments were simply made during an idle moment on last year's Challenge, with no offence intended. It's just that my perspective on this particular backpacking event is that it is a personal challenge rather than just a gentle stroll, a bit like a challenge walk is, compared with a ramble. Having said that, I stayed mostly low this year - I was with a relatively inexperienced first-timer - but I did at times yearn for something a bit more challenging.<br />I suspect, however, that the majority of participants are in the 'gentle stroll' camp, so my whole approach could be regarded as that of an eccentric minority. I do enjoy being on the tops, though, there's nothing better...Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-57357198490173991222011-05-30T16:17:40.138+01:002011-05-30T16:17:40.138+01:00I've only recently been referred to your posti...I've only recently been referred to your posting which mentions me. My 2010 route was quite easy. I was a first-timer and was invited to join a team and left the route planning to he who invited me. My route this year, 2011, was no more difficult (apart from the inevitable bad weather) as I was doing it with the oldest first timer, although I planned our route. I've never climbed a Munro or Corbett, etc., to my knowledge. To be honest, I'm not that interested. I just like the simple pleasure of backpacking from A to B. Each to his own.Litehikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03138956571978400444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-77642658224644872902010-06-13T12:27:49.348+01:002010-06-13T12:27:49.348+01:00It'll take longer than that for your fitness t...It'll take longer than that for your fitness to slip away Gayle, just don't sniff the glue though...Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-2084685916163680852010-05-22T10:59:21.019+01:002010-05-22T10:59:21.019+01:00I recall the Loch Tummel Inn from our crossing las...I recall the Loch Tummel Inn from our crossing last year. We paused at their picnic benches early in the morning for a shoe-faff, and commented that it looked a pretty good place to stay. Must be a good place for a half-day.<br /><br />I've made a mental note to include an appropriate amount of ascent into next year's TGOC route (assuming we get a place). Wouldn't like to attract too many 'girly wuss' comments!<br /><br />Gayle <br />(back in the land of internet and feeling the fitness slipping away the more I find myself glued to the sofa)Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08648378503343413924noreply@blogger.com