Wonderful.
Picked up a canoe at the Snowgoose centre in Corpach.
Carting our vessel to the launch point at Loch Quoich
Final preparations. Sgurr a'Mhaoraich looking resplendent behind.
First landfall, just past the mouth of the Abhainn Choaidh, but nowhere suitable for camping. Views back down the loch to Gleouraich and Spidean Mialach
Loading the boat back up to head further up the loch in search of that perfect campsite.
Final beaching of the boat for the night, closer to the end of the loch.
Pitching - individual rooms this time - how civilised.
View back down the Loch from the campsite
Idyllic or what?
Having fun, enjoying the great outdoors
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Next morning, getting ready for the hills.
Gaining height, up the side of Sgurr Airigh na Beinne.
Heading along the Druim Chosaidh, with Loch Quoich behind us. Garich on the right
To the south, Ben Aden, and a jumble of other hills
It was a long way to Sgurr a Choire Bheithe. That's Sgurr Mor with the snow-capped peak on the right.
Target getting closer - the bit in the middle.
Ben Aden on the mid-right, with Coire na Gail to the left, leading up to Garbh Chioch Mhor/Sguss na Ciche and all that.
Elusive top gets closer, but oh so slowly.
Time for a healthy hill lunch, to set us up for the final push.
Forgot to bring a beer!
Just stunning.
Still not quite there
And the veiw back - Sgurr a'Mhaoraich on the left of Gleouraich, above Loch Quioch, and to the right of Sgurr Airigh na Beinne which we have come over is Sgurr Mor.
Long way down to the River Carnach, with Loch Nevis visible behind. On the right are the hills behind Meall Buidhe I think.
Isn't computer software wonderful?
Getting higher now!
Getting ever closer, but finding it more challenging to ascend safely on wet snow. Still check the view?
Such bravery.
Such caution.
Looking back over Druim Chosaidh to Loch Quoich etc. A good day's effort.
Another view of the River Carnach, under the mighty Ben Aden
Sadly this is about as far as we got, as the snow was just to wet and slippy to make it safe to continue. So close, but to be honest we didn't care.
Heading slowly back round the final buttress of Sgurr a Choire bheithe.
The treck back to camp.
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Pretty little Lochan nam Breac, wiht Sgur nan Coireachan looming behind
Back at camp Mark got the fire going, and we started prepartions for dinner.
Our little enclave.
The great outdoors - embrace it all.
Smoke on the water
Relaxing after a hard days enjoyment.
And goodnight