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Post by partickpotter on Feb 22, 2022 18:37:19 GMT
Those Northern Lights shots are awesome.
Thanks for sharing.
I've never seen them. It's an experience I hope to have at some point.
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Post by yeokel on Feb 23, 2022 8:07:55 GMT
Thanks.
We were very fortunate that they appeared for us five nights on the trot. One evening, twice,
I have a mate who has been to Iceland three times to see them, and has still not done so.
I feel we were privileged to have seen what we did and would recommend the experience.
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Post by Northy on Feb 24, 2022 6:21:32 GMT
I'd post a picture up of Stevenage library in the wind and rain, the current view out of the hotel window, as the burglar alarm went off at 05.30 and still going, but it's not as impressive as Norway.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Feb 24, 2022 7:06:36 GMT
I'd post a picture up of Stevenage library in the wind and rain, the current view out of the hotel window, as the burglar alarm went off at 05.30 and still going, but it's not as impressive as Norway. I feel your pain, knowing Stevenage as I do. Pictures won't be necessary, really. 😄 |
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Post by partickpotter on Feb 24, 2022 8:44:57 GMT
I'd post a picture up of Stevenage library in the wind and rain, the current view out of the hotel window, as the burglar alarm went off at 05.30 and still going, but it's not as impressive as Norway. The streets of Glasgow have taken on a white tinge this morning.  |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Feb 26, 2022 7:45:03 GMT
Out for a walk this morning, pretty chilly.  |
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Post by yeokel on Feb 26, 2022 14:41:39 GMT
Fantastic fiery sky.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Feb 26, 2022 21:02:36 GMT
Sunset tonight, still bloody cold.  |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Feb 26, 2022 21:09:22 GMT
Todays 10am train, people are returning in decent numbers to travel up the valley.  |
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Post by partickpotter on Feb 28, 2022 6:35:29 GMT
Back out onto the hills yesterday, after Saturday was once again ruled out due to high winds. Still, quite breezy though; gusting up to high 40mph is about my limit. Still, blue sky appeared, as you can see…  |
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Post by partickpotter on Mar 3, 2022 19:34:12 GMT
Lovely sunset over the Clyde this evening…  |
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Post by stokefc on Mar 3, 2022 21:26:31 GMT
Safety is always the first thought in my mind. But accidents can happen, And on mountains they can be fatal. My worst moment was breaking a rib in a fall on top of mountain a few years ago. The wind in a bealach was so strong it lifted me off my feet and, unfortunately for me, rather than landing in soft snow I hit a rock. I really feel for that man, his friends and family. I know the ridge he was taking and it can be very tricky in wet conditions. In winter time I stick to “safe” mountains, meaning a fall will result in injury rather than death, so the Aonach Eagach, for example, is only for a dry summer day. It does feel strange writing this down, but thinking about safety, injury or death, is part of what you do if you enjoy the mountains. And this is why I enjoy the mountains; how about this for a nice spot for a picnic…  Paul is my cousin our family were stunned with his sad passing he was experienced with this sort of stuff so we were bewildered he and his friends climbed that peak in such windy conditions RIP Paul |
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Post by partickpotter on Mar 4, 2022 10:12:25 GMT
Early start for me today heading north for a few days walking north of Fort William. Because the morning was extraordinarily beautiful I stopped en route though to take a photo of the Black Mount from Rannoch Moor. Well, a few photos actually. I quite liked this one…  |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Mar 4, 2022 10:42:17 GMT
Early start for me today heading north for a few days walking north of Fort William. Because the morning was extraordinarily beautiful I stopped en route though to take a photo of the Black Mount from Rannoch Moor. Well, a few photos actually. I quite liked this one… Beautiful, much better there than this bit of Wales. |
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Post by deeside2 on Mar 4, 2022 11:20:13 GMT
Early start for me today heading north for a few days walking north of Fort William. Because the morning was extraordinarily beautiful I stopped en route though to take a photo of the Black Mount from Rannoch Moor. Well, a few photos actually. I quite liked this one… Stunning photo - I think that's one of your best, and there's been quite a few contenders. Absolutely beautiful, it looks bloody cold though. |
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Post by Stoke711 on Mar 4, 2022 11:45:02 GMT
Early start for me today heading north for a few days walking north of Fort William. Because the morning was extraordinarily beautiful I stopped en route though to take a photo of the Black Mount from Rannoch Moor. Well, a few photos actually. I quite liked this one… Beautiful photo, well done |
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Post by yeokel on Mar 4, 2022 14:32:17 GMT
Early start for me today heading north for a few days walking north of Fort William. Because the morning was extraordinarily beautiful I stopped en route though to take a photo of the Black Mount from Rannoch Moor. Well, a few photos actually. I quite liked this one… As the others have said, that’s a great photo which you can be very proud of. |
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Post by Northy on Mar 4, 2022 19:58:26 GMT
Early start for me today heading north for a few days walking north of Fort William. Because the morning was extraordinarily beautiful I stopped en route though to take a photo of the Black Mount from Rannoch Moor. Well, a few photos actually. I quite liked this one… Cracking photo |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Mar 5, 2022 20:08:29 GMT
Saturday sun up. Tide on its way in.  |
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Post by partickpotter on Mar 6, 2022 20:25:38 GMT
Completed my long weekend Corbett bagging around Fort William. I thought you folks might appreciate this shot…  |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Mar 10, 2022 11:56:46 GMT
Aberdyfi church harbour this morning, unfortunately chucking it down now.  |
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Post by alsagerstokie on Mar 10, 2022 17:36:13 GMT
I see there has been another tradegy on Ben Nevis this week.
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Post by partickpotter on Mar 10, 2022 18:42:14 GMT
I see there has been another tradegy on Ben Nevis this week. 1 dead, 20 odd rescued in that incident. 6 deaths in different incidents in the last two weeks. Very sad news. |
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Post by partickpotter on Mar 10, 2022 18:43:13 GMT
My first business trip today for two years! Anyone guess / know where I am?  |
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Post by deeside2 on Mar 10, 2022 21:17:09 GMT
My first business trip today for two years! Anyone guess / know where I am? Is it York ? |
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Post by partickpotter on Mar 10, 2022 22:11:48 GMT
My first business trip today for two years! Anyone guess / know where I am? Is it York ? Further north. Much further north! |
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Post by alsagerstokie on Mar 10, 2022 22:19:44 GMT
I see there has been another tradegy on Ben Nevis this week. 1 dead, 20 odd rescued in that incident. 6 deaths in different incidents in the last two weeks. Very sad news. I wonder if its just too many inexperienced climbers trying these routes and not being prepared. You would expect experienced climbers to know how to cope. Mind you the last person i mentioned on here was experienced. Many some just get really unlucky with the weather. I wouldn't dream of doing Ben Nevis until its mid spring summer. Even then id be very cautious. |
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Post by partickpotter on Mar 10, 2022 22:39:57 GMT
1 dead, 20 odd rescued in that incident. 6 deaths in different incidents in the last two weeks. Very sad news. I wonder if its just too many inexperienced climbers trying these routes and not being prepared. You would expect experienced climbers to know how to cope. Mind you the last person i mentioned on here was experienced. Many some just get really unlucky with the weather. I wouldn't dream of doing Ben Nevis until its mid spring summer. Even then id be very cautious. It very much depends on the route you take as well, obviously as the conditions, your equipment and experience. Heading up Ben Nevis via the tourist path is pretty straightforward and should be very safe providing your navigation skills are ok if the path is covered in snow. The main danger is drifting to the left on the plateau where you run the risk of cornices. The climbing routes are a different kettle of fish and well outside my capabilities. I’m intending to take on a couple of big Munros on Saturday which will need crampons and ice axe on the final ascents. If I have any concerns on the day though I’ll just call it quits and head back down. That said, sometimes it can just be a case of bad luck. What you always try and do is minimise risk as much as you can. |
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Post by lordb on Mar 10, 2022 22:44:52 GMT
Further north. Much further north! Oslo? |
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Post by partickpotter on Mar 10, 2022 23:09:21 GMT
Further north. Much further north! Oslo? Aberdeen. The Granite City. Impressive building! |
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