C#62: Beinn Mhic Chasgaig

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Total distance walked: 8km
Total ascent: 759m
Time: 1245 – 1715 Thursday 24 July 2008
This excellent little hill is nestled in Glen Etive and surrounded by far grander and more impressive mountains. From the road in Glen Etive this hill presents quite a steep and unrelenting face, but its true charms are well hidden from view.
There’s a [...]

Camping Diet

I was curious how much I ate (in terms of weight and calorie intake) while out on a moderate three-day expedition. This is a list of what I ate each day, the energy content, and the weight carried.
To Drink
Water from the nearest stream (2 litres)
Breakfast
Alpen Original (80g) + powdered semi-skimmed milk (20g) = 350kcal
Morning Snack
7 [...]

Hilleberg Akto Tent Review

The Hilleberg Akto is described by the manufacturer as offering “near luxury all-season shelter for the solo traveller”. I wouldn’t go that far, but it’s a damn site comfier than a bivi bag.
Pitching the tent is surprisingly easy, and takes a matter of minutes. Pegging out one end first allows you to forget about the [...]

C#57 – 61: Moidart Weekend

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Total distance walked: 36.25km
Total ascent: 2857m
Time: 1500 Friday 04 July – 1630 Sunday 06 July 2008
What a belter! On my third-of-a-century birthday (I was 33.33 years old on 04 July) I headed into Moidart with Ben Craven for a three-day walking and camping trip.
We got off the train at Lochailort and were met by Gill [...]