Christmas away from home

03/01/2014 21:42
by wa wanderer47

Just booked Aviemore yh from 23 Dec for 4 nights might stay longer if weather good will be hiking and scrambling all weather dependent.Feel free to join me for a day or longer.

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wanderer47 03/01/2014 21:42

Thanks for all the Happy New Years and the same to you.Yes Scotland my favorite place Sunnykies

wanderer47 01/01/2014 23:03

Weather not looking to good for tomorrow will have a walk up the lost valley in Glencoe and see how it goes.

Bramble 31/12/2013 17:30

Sounds like you are having an amazing time. Happy New Year Wanderer ๐Ÿ™‚

wanderer47 30/12/2013 22:26

Took some good photo today 2 Munro's from the Glencoe ski centre will post pictures later lots of fresh snow .Also good for skiing today.Also
Managed a couple of pints in the Clachaigh inn
Merry xmas

wanderer47 29/12/2013 22:25

Didn't take any photos that day as it was either raining or snowing with low visablity, visited the Oban sealife a long time ago properly changed since them.
Did a chill day today around Fort William weather not looking to good for tomorrow

The Mind is Willing 29/12/2013 19:40

Gosh Andy I'm tired just reading! ๐Ÿ˜€ Don't stop enjoying!

Bramble 29/12/2013 09:39

Stretch legs ... just a small walk then ๐Ÿ˜€

Looking forward to seeing the pics ๐Ÿ™‚ I remember Oban being lovely but only spent a day in the area and ended up doing the tourist thing round the sealife centre.

Hope you have a good day walking / climbing ๐Ÿ™‚

wanderer47 29/12/2013 07:19

Ready for day out Beinn Sgulaird a Munro 937m on the way to Oban.raining and snowing 95%.Had a late start just hard going wet snow above 600m reached summit 3 o'Clock returned same way.Was good to stretch the legs

wanderer47 27/12/2013 21:43

Yes beautiful when you can see.Not much visablity today, raining when I arrived
and warmer. Weather forecast not looking to good at moment

Bramble 27/12/2013 10:00

Have a lovely time, only travelled through Glencoe but remember it being beautiful ๐Ÿ™‚

wanderer47 27/12/2013 09:46

Its a good day fof travel going over to Glencoe for the New Year weather looking reasonable for next few days,slow internet connection here for photos.Merry Xmas

The Mind is Willing 26/12/2013 21:45

Glad to see you're keeping in touch with us regularly Andy. Looking forward to seeing your pictures. Hope your having fun ๐Ÿ˜€

wanderer47 26/12/2013 17:13

Great day early start did fiacaill ridge on to Cairn Lochan around the plateau to summit of Cairn Gorm very icy in places.Decended to visitors centre.Will post some pictures.

wanderer47 25/12/2013 21:18

Another easy day due to high winds did a easy walk around loch an Eilein.Road to the Cairngorm ski centre closed let's hope it opens tomorrow.Thinking of doing cairngorm weather permitting. Merry xmas everyone

Blue John 24/12/2013 21:14

Have a great Christmas in a wonderful landscape ๐Ÿ™‚

wanderer47 24/12/2013 19:27

Thanks for all the kind comments.Good to here from you all.Did a easy walk today up pass loch Morlich and on to the bothy I will put a picture up
Merry Xmas.

wanderer47 24/12/2013 18:55

Thanks for all the kind comments.Good to here from you all.Did a easy walk today up pass loch Morlich and on to the bothy I will put a picture up
Merry Xmas.

Tinks 24/12/2013 16:07

Happy Christmas Andy,Have a good time ๐Ÿ™‚

Morningdawn 24/12/2013 14:54

Merry Xmas Andy, have a great time, wishing you all the best for the New Year ๐Ÿ™‚
Hope you've voted for my entry from the Devil's Kitchen walk we did. ๐Ÿ˜€

DebbieJ 24/12/2013 08:51

Such a beautiful part of Scotland, lucky you ๐Ÿ™‚
Merry Christmas Andy ๐Ÿ™‚

preggy47(Andy) 24/12/2013 08:37

Have a great Christmas Andy๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€

The Mind is Willing 24/12/2013 08:35

Have a wonderful Christmas Andy ๐Ÿ™‚

wanderer47 24/12/2013 08:32

Arrived Aviemore last night only one hour late.Cold and wet snow.Comfy hostel though and easy to get to the shops and bars.Maybe walk up to check out a bothy today will decide later.
Merry Xmas all.

wanderer47 22/12/2013 17:54

Going by train 06:40 tomorrow morning.Well at least there should be some snow when I eventually get there.

Philtheetiler 10/12/2013 22:18

Past: gone by in time๐Ÿ™‚

wanderer47 10/12/2013 21:12

Should be used to the cold weather now.Average temperature here in Basel been freezing or below on the cycle to work for the passed few weeks. Let's hope it cools down in Cairngorm's

wanderer47 03/12/2013 23:05

Passed few years Christmas was at Edale hostel but been rented privately this year. So Cairngorm it is.

Bramble 28/11/2013 19:57

Sounds lovely and a great way to spend Christmas, have a great time ๐Ÿ™‚

wanderer47 27/11/2013 23:12

Well I got the initial right.
You would need to sharpen your crampons Debbie

DebbieJ 27/11/2013 20:17

Would love to join you on this one Andy, but I don't think my daughters would be best pleased with me over Christmas โ˜น they say I'm never at home on a weekend as it is ... cant think what they mean! Have fun ๐Ÿ™‚

ruth 27/11/2013 09:13

Andy who is Cath:~dont you mean Claudette. Have a great time๐Ÿ™‚

wanderer47 26/11/2013 21:38

Hi Cath it was about 18 years ago when I was
last at Aviemore hope the weather is as good

The Mind is Willing 25/11/2013 22:11

Hope the weather stays kind for you Andy and you have a fab time. Try and keep the site informed on where you're walking everyday so we know where to find you! ๐Ÿ™‚