With a fantastic UK mountaineering season under our belts, it is now the season to enjoy the surf and sunshine over the summer. That said, Sam and I are already in discussions over the next mountaineering challenge - six summits in six days. In December we will head to Scotland to the Cairngorms and Lochaber to climb the six highest summits in the UK.
Ben Nevis 4409 ft
Ben Macdui 4295 ft
Braeriach 4252 ft
Cairn Toul 4236 ft
Sgor an Lochain Uaine 4127 ft
Cairn Gorm 4085 ft
In an ideal weather and avalanche scenario we would aim to climb all six summits in three consecutive days. We are allowing six days to accommodate for varying conditions.
Day 1 -
Braeriach
Cairn Toul
Sgor an Lochain Uaine
Day 2 -
Cairn Gorm
Ben Macdui
Day 3 -
Ben Nevis
With five of the six summits based in the Cairngorms, the plan is to take opportunity to spend a night on the Cairngorm Plateau (the highest, coldest and snowiest plateau in the UK) in a snow hole. Extra pair of socks i think.
It feels good to be planning the next trip and I cant wait to get back into some snow and ice. Meanwhile the preparation will continue for the next epic winter season and for me that means five nights a week in the gym. Can wait to test out the new body in the mountains!
And Mont Blanc, don't think for one minute that we have forgotten you. Summer 2012?
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