Scolty

From http://bvhill-walkers.blogspot.com/

Great idea of CK's in the pub on Friday night to go for a walk up Scolty yesterday - what a glorious morning it was. Four of us made it along - John McW, Andy M, CK and myself. I forgot to start the app until after we crossed the Dee so the stats are not quite right. We had a little pause on the way up and took a slight detour on the way back as well, so here's how it all looked according to Adidas MiCoach (http://www.adidas.com/uk/micoach/):

We took the shorter, steeper route on the way up and John set off at a cracking pace, but crucially, still sporting full fleece and layers. About half way up he stopped for a breather but he was obviously overheating and he fainted as he rose to get up again. We stopped for a while to let his head clear before setting off up the hill to the top for the traditional team photo:

Visibility was terrific - here's the view of Banchory and beyond from the top of the tower:

It was a very pleasant little warmer prior to the real thing on the West Coast at the end of the month. CK had wanted to test his lungs a bit and John wanted to test out his gear and the number of layers required - so mission accomplished. No doubt Ken is organising similar weather for Torridon and Skye.

Refreshments and lunch were had on the decking at the back of the Douglas:

Better than golf.