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Ben A’an – A kick up the Trossachs

Posted on 16th July 20077th May 2014

It was a late start since we weren’t prepared so Ben A’an is suggested since it’s a small hill, but a fun climb and great views. Jon and myself got train to Westerton where Niels picked us up. It’s not long until we get to the north end of loch Achray and the car park […]

Posted in OutdoorsTagged hike, hill walk, mountain

Bidean nam Bian, 16th September 2006

Posted on 16th September 20066th May 2014

Weather looked promising as we left the Loch Lomond area and it held up too! Turning in to a fresh blue sky day. It was a bit blowy at the car park in Glencoe but it was bright and looked promising. At 10am Niels, Bob, Jonathan, Louise and myself headed up toward the Hidden Valley. […]

Posted in OutdoorsTagged hike, hill walk, mountain

Glencoe Massacre 2003

Posted on 27th November 200321st September 2014

This article was written the day after it was announced that the White Corries a.k.a. Glencoe Ski Area, was to be mothballed for the foreseeable future. It was with great relief, that the decision was made to open ‘Coe’ for weekends. The first of which was glorious. Glencoe is by no means safe, but fingers […]

Posted in Outdoors, Snowboarding, StoriesTagged Glencoe, Snowboard1 Comment

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