Munro Bagging

[tommy1979]

any Munro Baggers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munros) out there on the org?

I'm a newbie at it, had only done Ben Hope before but I've added Conival and Ben More Assynt to my list, however both times the summits were in cloud :roll:

Care to share your experiences?

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[Sapphire2803]

My son has made a start. He's only bagged one, but it's Nevis so I suppose that counts for something :D

[DeHaviLand]

I did Nevis in 1974. Haven't got round to my second one yet. There's just too much choice ;).

[changilass]

Lol DeHaviLand, I did Nevis in '87, like you I still haven't done my second one yet.

[tommy1979]

I did Nevis in 1974. Haven't got round to my second one yet. There's just too much choice ;).

How about this, get a map of scotland and a pin then close your eyes and stick the pin in the map? closes mountain wins - problem solved :cool:

then let me know and ill join ya ;)

[tommy1979]

My son has made a start. He's only bagged one, but it's Nevis so I suppose that counts for something

aim for the top i suppose lol, my plan is to bag many more to get some experience before attempting an accent of nevis on a more challenging route than the "tourist route" to fully appreciate the beauty of the mountain that you don't see on the main path :cool: jeezo im getting all misty eyed just thinking about it haha :lol:

[Sapphire2803]

I think a lot of people's last one is the inaccessible pinnacle. I think I'd put that off as long as possible too :D

[souperman]

A quick note about the "tourist route" on Ben Nevis, do not underestimate the effort required to get up this, I know its the most popular way up and down but its very badly named in my opinion, still a very worthwhile day out though. Others I can highly recommend would be "The Saddle" as part of the Glen Shiel Hills including the Forcan Ridge, breathtaking. The Five Sisters of Kintail is a fantastic walk and you will definately appreciate a pint at the end of it ! If you fancy a couple of days away try The Lairig Ghru in the Cairngorms, stay overnight in the Corrour Bothy, if its available, at the foot of Bod an Deamhain (The Devils Point), a spectacular journey, enjoy your Munros and let us know how you get on, dont forget your camera !

[Stargazer]

I did about 190 in my younger days, Munro Bagging became a bit of an obsession driving hundreds of miles to 'bag a top' in any weathers. I'm cured now, and enjoy the finer tops the north has to offer, Ben Loyal, Stac Pollaidh not to mention the low level wilderness and northern beaches.

[rainbow]

My first one was Ben Hope, followed soon after by Schehallion. I never seemed to find much time thereafter so after a break of a few years off I went to 'bag' another Munro - the Klibreck. It was shrouded with cloud and had no views which was a pity. We met lots of other people even in this remote location. A word of warning - if you go climbing in low cloud, make sure you can read a map and compass. The paths on Klibreck are very poor or non existent and we took a wrong turning and would have ended up in the middle of nowhere - thankfully I noticed we were off the descent route quickly and got back on track - but how different it could have been if we had kept walking!!