29 September - Elgin

We travelled up to Elgin for the weekend as Beckie had a days work up there. The only mishap on route was Beckie running over a rabbit. The bikes were loaded and I hoped to have a look at the Moray Monster trails and persuade the girls to have a go ot one of the blue trails.
We ditched this idea and found a woodland path just outside Elgin marked green. A green trail can be quite a challenge for a 5 year old and Beth also managed to take a tunble on a muddy patch.
It was a great family adventure with great views over the Moray Firth.

20 & 21 September - Wolftrax

Beckie organises a weekend trip to Wolftrax for our wedding anniversary. How cool is that. Fortunately the mishap on Ayers Rock was on the last day.

15 - 17 September - Ben Alder Trip

This was to be the last big walk before the ML assessment. Weather couldn't have been better for practising navigation in adverse weather. We arrived the day the work party had finished a weekend of maintenance so the bothy was in fine condition and we were glad not to have to pitch tents as we arrived in pouring rain and nearly dark. The company was in the form of my dad and wee sister who were also willing (and trusting) guinnea pigs for my belays.

13&14 Sep - Great Glen Challenge

I can't claim this one for myself as my role this weekend was van driver, tea maker and soup warmer. The picture shows the team looking fresh and clean after cycling 100m of the 80 mile journey. 2 days later and they were not so fresh or clean but proud at having completed the journey which is a great weekend challenge.

20 & 21 August - Aonach Eagach

Team Challenge - The Outdoor Ed team head off for a bit of (rest and relaxation) after a busy summer season.

14 & 15 August - Monadh Liadh Mountains

Ally and Ali doing an impression of drowned rats during Ali's ML shakedown trip in August. On top of the summit of Carn Dearg.

13 &14 July More Ochil Adventures

It's been a while since the last time and there is no excuse other than being busy, busy. I also had my excellent and small waterproof camera stolen on holiday so it is harder to get photos out and about.

Anyway, here is the latest trip up in the Ochils. The adventurers were myself and nephew Tom. I like the photo of Alva Glen. If you let your imagination go a bit wild you could be looking at the high Andes with Machu Picu just round the corner.
We camped about at about 400m which gave us superb views over the Forth valley. Saturday's walk took us over Ben Buck and Ben Cleuch amongst others and finished with a leg burning descent to Castle Campbell.

Another great Ochils trip but as the ML assessment approaches watch out for the bar to be raised and see some Munroes being conquered.