Andrew Carmichael
Ventures into the wilderness whenever the opportunity arises to spend a night atop a hill.
Activity
Thru Hike
Duration
2 nights
Base
4.83 kg
Trail
7.61 kg
Total
8.84 kg
This was an autumn treat. Scotland was covered in clouds for three days, everywhere but the mountain tops, leaving us with clear skies and cloud inversions.
Bruce and I spent three days walking in sunshine with zero winds capturing six Munros - a needed break.
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Trip Report
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Timeline
Linn of Dee Car Park
56.990°
-3.544°
After picking up Bruce from Edinburgh, head north to Braemar and drive westward to car park
Carn A' Mhaim
57.037°
-3.658°
Following the well marked tracks towards base and the odd river crossing head up the summit for views across the Lairig Ghru.
Ben Macdui
57.070°
-3.669°
Steep climb up boulders with packs on backs led us to top of Ben Macdui.
Camp
57.067°
-3.660°
Pitched just down from top, where there was a patch of grass amongst the rocks, next to an excellent water source.