Aonach Eagach

Aonach Eagach, 967m

Date: 12/7/78

Tops and Munros

Companions: group of 20 teenagers and leaders

Am Bodach (T) 943m
Meall Dearg (M) 953m
Stob Coire Leith (T) 940m
Sgorr nam Fiannaidh (M) 967m

Distance: 7km

Climbing: 1000m

Time:

Weather: a fine, clear day

Munro Tally: M13-14, T19-22

Another expedition from a Scripture Union camp based in Glen Etive. It was a perect day - warm, clear, no wind.

Unfortunately - no photos! On my previous climb (Bidean), I had fely that I was so intent on getting good photographs that I was missing the enjoyment of the views, so I made up my mind to leave the camera behind. I have regretted that decision since, and now ALWAYS carry my camera, no matter how unpromising the weather.

It was a superb walk. In my diary, I describe it as a mixture of exhilaration and terror! We fololowed the usual route up to Am Bodach, and then the fun began. The trickiest section at the very start, with a tricky move to get on to the ridge. From there on, a series of scrambles up and down, with superb exposure on either side, and no way off but to keep going.

Sadly, all good things come to an end - and all too soon, it was time for the gruelling descent down to the Clachaig Inn.

Must return some day with camera!

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Date: 12/7/78	Tops and Munros
Companions: group of 20 teenagers and leaders	Am Bodach (T) 943m Meall Dearg (M) 953m Stob Coire Leith (T) 940m Sgorr nam Fiannaidh (M) 967m
Distance: 7km
Climbing: 1000m
Time:
Weather: a fine, clear day
Munro Tally: M13-14, T19-22
Another expedition from a Scripture Union camp based in Glen Etive. It was a perect day - warm, clear, no wind. Unfortunately - no photos! On my previous climb (Bidean), I had fely that I was so intent on getting good photographs that I was missing the enjoyment of the views, so I made up my mind to leave the camera behind. I have regretted that decision since, and now ALWAYS carry my camera, no matter how unpromising the weather. It was a superb walk. In my diary, I describe it as a mixture of exhilaration and terror! We fololowed the usual route up to Am Bodach, and then the fun began. The trickiest section at the very start, with a tricky move to get on to the ridge. From there on, a series of scrambles up and down, with superb exposure on either side, and no way off but to keep going. Sadly, all good things come to an end - and all too soon, it was time for the gruelling descent down to the Clachaig Inn. Must return some day with camera!