A long but satisfying day over the lonely miles to Ben Avon. After a restless night listening to the flapping of the tent I was tired, but at least I didn't have to carry the pack. We entered the mist and drizzle soon after the river and didn't come out of it until the descent of Ben Avon, so I had to keep an eye on the map and compass across the peaty plateau between Beinn Bhreac and Beinn a Bhuird. Ben strode out purposefully on the long walk back up the track where we passed our first person of the day beside the emergency shelter at the Fords of Avon. It was not until 9:30 that we returned to the tent. Photos
This is a catalogue of my son Ben's Munro Bagging with me. We did a few around Ben's 6th birthday, but only really started ticking them off the following year, often as part of multi-day backpacks and sometimes in the winter. On 28 August 2011 we finished on Ben More with Ben having reached the ripe old age of 10 years and 3 months. Its been a great experience.
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
Beinn a Chaorainn, Beinn Bhreac, Beinn a Bhuird, Ben Avon
24 miles, 1240m ascent, 12 hours 45 mins
A long but satisfying day over the lonely miles to Ben Avon. After a restless night listening to the flapping of the tent I was tired, but at least I didn't have to carry the pack. We entered the mist and drizzle soon after the river and didn't come out of it until the descent of Ben Avon, so I had to keep an eye on the map and compass across the peaty plateau between Beinn Bhreac and Beinn a Bhuird. Ben strode out purposefully on the long walk back up the track where we passed our first person of the day beside the emergency shelter at the Fords of Avon. It was not until 9:30 that we returned to the tent. Photos
A long but satisfying day over the lonely miles to Ben Avon. After a restless night listening to the flapping of the tent I was tired, but at least I didn't have to carry the pack. We entered the mist and drizzle soon after the river and didn't come out of it until the descent of Ben Avon, so I had to keep an eye on the map and compass across the peaty plateau between Beinn Bhreac and Beinn a Bhuird. Ben strode out purposefully on the long walk back up the track where we passed our first person of the day beside the emergency shelter at the Fords of Avon. It was not until 9:30 that we returned to the tent. Photos
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