Rachel Gallacher - Amazing the difference 24 hours makes. I was somewhat apprehensive about the route after hearing Hazel's account of flog out but the weather was much kinder to us.
Rachel Gallagher and Emily Greaves out to complete Gairich and Sgurr Mor. A day full of firsts: first time up Gairich (Sgurr Mor by canoe previously, why would anyone want to do it this way 😂), first time on hills in trainers, first time with croissants with cheese (yum), first time being a "dot", oooh the excitement! Oh, and first time doing the cold water therapy thing .... 🙃.
4.15 start, weather better than 2 hours ago.
Sgurr Mor, 0850 ish. View of loch starting to appear.
Sgurr Mor left, Gairich right from Glen Kingie route out
It did get muddier
Emily Greaves and Rachel Gallagher Gairich summit 0600 on the dot.
Oh yes, we have a tracker!
Looking down Glen Kingie from ridge off Sgurr Mor
And the sun was starting to come out!
Apparently this is good for muscles! All new to me ...
Heather Fellbaum - Apology for delayed posts! After many hours of behind the scenes planning and access permission seeking from home and then hours of watching the trackers and being excited by the fantastic effort and progress of all the inspiring women, Vicky and I were able to join the team at Loch Lockie on 15th June. Enjoyed fine weather, if rather blowy on the tops, and great views from Sron a Choire Ghairbh and Meall na Teanga.
Vicky Thornton and Heather Fellbaum
Fran Loots - When a can of coke is placed in one hand, a bacon and egg roll in the other with cakes stuffed into your pocket, a hug and a message to look after yourself you know your friends are looking out for you. Big thanks to Emily Greaves and Ruth for knowing what I needed before I did as I ended my stint team leading on this amazing journey with a fabulous team. We've had a tough few weather days but nothing dampens the spirits of our team.
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