Donnie Campbell two-thirds through Munro round record bid
It is day 22 of Donnie Campbell’s bid to set a new fastest Munro round record – and he has finally decided to allow himself a half day off. With a phenomenal 186 of...
Category: Munro Bagging
Sasha, 23, sets new 24-hour Munros record
Like many athletes in lockdown, Sasha Chepelin and his friend Ali Masson, both from Edinburgh, were looking for a challenge to replace the race calendar. The result was a record-breaking 24-hour run to 32...
Rescued walker issues warning about heat stroke
A man who was rescued from the Scottish mountain ridge, the Aonach Eagach, recently has issued a warning to other people to be aware of the dangers of heat stroke. Cameron Mackie, 20, of...
Ben Vorlich, Loch Lomond, for the umpteenth time
Ben Vorlich, near Loch Lomond, is a favourite Munro fairly close to home. I don’t know how many times I have summitted this 943m mountain but the push up the steep slope never seems...
Run-hike: Creag Meagaidh Munros Circuit
The Creag Meagaidh Circuit, including three Munros, Carn Liath, Stob Poite Coire Ardair and Creag Meagaidh, is one to save for good weather. The views are superb and when I first walked the loop...
Trio complete tough Mullardoch Munro round – and raise funds for MRT
Three friends, Rob Wight, Iain Cameron and Graham Kelly (aka Beardy) recently completed a huge day out in the Scottish mountains. They walked the Loch Mullardoch Round of 12 Munros over 57km and including...
Southern Scotland: Bagging a Corbett, a Donald and 3 Donald Tops
I am not obsessed with summit bagging (well, perhaps only a little) but I do love a walk in a new place, with a friend (or friends) and with wonderful views. A circular hike...
Review: Running and walking poles
Many runners and walkers swear by poles for offering increased endurance during long and hilly races. See Benefits of walking and running poles. Here are my reviews of different types and brands of poles...
Lessons learned about winter walking on Beinn Stacath
The snow on the Corbett, Beinn Stacath, from Glen Buckie, on Sunday was not the first of the season, but it was certainly the most I’ve encountered for a year. The weather also threw...
Review: 30Seven rechargeable heated waterproof mittens
I have been testing 30Seven re-chargaeble battery operated heated waterproof ski mittens. They are made by a European company and sold in the UK. I must confess that I have spent a lot of...
