Instead of watching the London Marathon went back to try the 3 from 4 munro run again, weather a bit better than last week, forecast for sun and showers.
Planned route, starting at Succoth, Narnain, Bealach a Mhaim. Ime, Lag Uaine, Vane, Corriegrogan, back to Succoth via Glen Loin path, 13 miles & 6900'.
Going up Narnain generally less snow but more water and a herd of deer going towards A Chrois. Small shower just after the concrete blocks but otherwise sunshine & light breeze.
Some snow at the 1st gully but 2nd gully still full so went across to the next which was snow free, a bit steeper but ok.
Wet run down to the Bealach and up Ime. Generaly avoided snow where possible as it was a bit gloopy and always the chance of falling through into a stream. Large snow patches near the top of Ime so tip toe along summit paths. Steep slope off the back towards Glas Bealach pretty treacherous and took some time to pick out a path avoiding snow & ice as much as possible.
Run down to Lag Uaine and back up Vane wet and rough as usual. Snow increased towards the top but easy enough to skirt round. After a small snowshower on the way up hit the top in bright sunshine, didn't hang about as a bit behind schedule due to snow and ice.
Run off Vane started with a nightmare 50' bum crawl down near vertical snow slope with BIG snow coverd drop to the North and BIG grassy drop to the South. Hands and bum numb by the bottom and nerves frayed. Rest of the path ok but quite a bit more erosion than last year. Picked out a new path to avoid the swamp just before rejoining the Glen Loin path .
Ran down Glen Loin back to the car park in warm sunshine. Runtime 4:57.
No comments:
Post a Comment