Ben's introduction to Skye began disappointingly with low cloud, a cool wind and drizzle. We took the wrong way in the corrie and ended up just below the steep bit of the NW ridge which loomed impressively out of the mist. It was raining and the rocks were wet. Ben expressed his feelings in that timeless way - "I want to go down". I couldn't blame him. It wasn't a great introduction to Skye, but it wouldn't create a great precedent for our week on Skye, so reluctantly he followed us across the unstable scree to An Dorus. Once in the gully, he recaptured his composure and enjoyed the scramble up and down both sides of the gap, despite the wet rock. I was so glad, because otherwise it might have completely changed the week. Instead of a disappointing, unpleasant experience, he had a successful and ultimately very enjoyable day out.
Sunday, 17 April 2011
Sgurr Mhadaidh, Sgurr Ghreadaidh
8 miles, 1100m ascent, 7 hours
Ben's introduction to Skye began disappointingly with low cloud, a cool wind and drizzle. We took the wrong way in the corrie and ended up just below the steep bit of the NW ridge which loomed impressively out of the mist. It was raining and the rocks were wet. Ben expressed his feelings in that timeless way - "I want to go down". I couldn't blame him. It wasn't a great introduction to Skye, but it wouldn't create a great precedent for our week on Skye, so reluctantly he followed us across the unstable scree to An Dorus. Once in the gully, he recaptured his composure and enjoyed the scramble up and down both sides of the gap, despite the wet rock. I was so glad, because otherwise it might have completely changed the week. Instead of a disappointing, unpleasant experience, he had a successful and ultimately very enjoyable day out.
Ben's introduction to Skye began disappointingly with low cloud, a cool wind and drizzle. We took the wrong way in the corrie and ended up just below the steep bit of the NW ridge which loomed impressively out of the mist. It was raining and the rocks were wet. Ben expressed his feelings in that timeless way - "I want to go down". I couldn't blame him. It wasn't a great introduction to Skye, but it wouldn't create a great precedent for our week on Skye, so reluctantly he followed us across the unstable scree to An Dorus. Once in the gully, he recaptured his composure and enjoyed the scramble up and down both sides of the gap, despite the wet rock. I was so glad, because otherwise it might have completely changed the week. Instead of a disappointing, unpleasant experience, he had a successful and ultimately very enjoyable day out.
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