A Ben Lomond Traverse

[whynotwalk]

A somewhat late report on a traverse of Ben Lomond nearly five years ago. I'm not sure why I waited so long to (a) do the walk, and (b) write it up. It's a walk - and a blog post - in two parts: definitely more interesting in the latter half.

Anyway, here is a link to part 1, in which the walk is investigated and the first part, to Lake Youl, is completed. Sorry for the lack of pix here, blame the iPad (and my failure to use TapaTalk). Part 2 will follow in a few days. http://www.naturescribe.com/2013/12/a-ben-lomond-traverse-part-1.html

(Christmas) cheers to all,

Peter

[tibboh]

For such a nasty bit of scrub Scoparia sure compensates with it's brilliant summer blooms. There's some nice examples up there

[whynotwalk]

There's some nice examples up there

There sure are tibboh. I haven't been out much yet this summer, but now's about the right time for scoparia blooming. The side of Mt Rufus would have to be the best - and most accessible - I've ever seen.

Meanwhile ... I've written up the second half of my Ben Lomond Traverse story. It was brilliant being able to get up Stacks Bluff at last - even if I did it the "easy" way (ie from the skifield). Grant Cirque was a surprise too. In fact I rate the Ben traverse a lovely walk *IF* you have a favourable forecast (ie low winds and high visibility). I wouldn't want to be camping up there in fog, rain or strong winds. Snow might be another matter

Here's a pic taken on the descent from Stacks Bluff. The rest of the story can be followed here http://www.naturescribe.com/2013/12/a-ben-lomond-traverse-part-2.html

Descending from Stacks Bluff

cheers

Peter