Explorers end the year on a High - 01-02-2010
Explorer Scouts from the 1st Strathaven topped off an active year with a camp to brush off the Christmas blues. No sooner had they finished celebrating Christmas, than six Explorer Scouts and three Leaders headed for 3 days at Bertha's Cottage at Roybridge, near Lochaber to enjoy the finest winter conditions on the hills for more than 25 years.
Access to the hills was difficult due to most of the side roads being impassible but Beinn Teallach to the north of Loch Laggan was climbed on the first day and although this is the lowest of all the 273 Munros, the deep snow made for quite a tough ascent. The fine views of the winter landscape made up for the hard work involved in getting to the summit.
The second day was even better and an ascent of Aonach Mor was accomplished, with the use of the Ski Centre Gondola making for a slightly less strenuous day. There were magnificent views of the north face of Ben Nevis from this summit.
On the third day the party enjoyed a walk up Glen Nevis to visit Steall waterfall in the upper Glen. This is a fine and slightly challenging walk for tourists at any time of the year and on this occasion the walk through the gorge required great care. The views were magnificent and the boys had the added enjoyment of being able to walk up the frozen river.
All in all a thoroughly enjoyable outing for the Explorers and one which has whetted their appetites for more outings to the hills especially in the present conditions, over the coming months.
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