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LennyJ1

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Re: TGO Challenge
« Reply #45 on: January 16, 2012 »
Quote from: TypoOn on January 16, 2012
I have to say, my packing feels a little like this ATM :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r0dr_juOiI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

We can all learn alot from him lol
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Re: TGO Challenge
« Reply #46 on: January 17, 2012 »
Quote from: LennyJ1 on January 16, 2012
Quote from: TypoOn on January 16, 2012
I have to say, my packing feels a little like this ATM :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r0dr_juOiI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

We can all learn alot from him lol

If only he'd dehydrated the beans! That's brilliant, got to admire his decisiveness: 'if in doubt, chuck it out'  8)
« Last Edit: January 27, 2012 by TypoOn »
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Re: TGO Challenge
« Reply #47 on: April 05, 2012 »
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Re: TGO Challenge
« Reply #48 on: April 05, 2012 »
I am praying for warmer weather. I dont care if is snows, rains or hails between now and the 10th May but hope its sunny every day there after.

Still going to take my down jacket lol
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Re: TGO Challenge
« Reply #49 on: April 05, 2012 »
That video made me chortle!
If in doubt pack it.. It hardly weighs that much..
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Re: TGO Challenge
« Reply #50 on: April 05, 2012 »
Quote from: TypoOn on January 11, 2012
You know the weight of your gear has taken over your life when.....



I hope those holes in the handle were there when you bought it . . . ?
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Re: TGO Challenge
« Reply #51 on: April 06, 2012 »
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Ben MacDui summit is part of our route ??? I hope it warms up a bit  :D

it was ok a few weeks ago




but i believe it covered in snow now  8)

http://www.cairngormmountain.org/Webcam
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Re: TGO Challenge
« Reply #52 on: April 16, 2012 »
Who all from NI-Wild are taking part in the TGO Challenge this year... and how are your preparations coming along?
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Re: TGO Challenge
« Reply #53 on: April 16, 2012 »
All sorted gear wise also, just need to buy some more food and parcel it off to the forward locations, Dave is sorting out the maps and I have to get the train tickets and then we are all squared away to go.

I have been walking to work and back again with my pack. its only 3 miles but any effort is better than no effort. Also been cycling and playing football to try and keep a fitness level.
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Re: TGO Challenge
« Reply #54 on: April 16, 2012 »
Excitement must be building now guys!  I'm sure you've posted this somewhere and I probably missed it on my 'sabbatical' but what is the rough route you went for?  Where are you starting and finishing?
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Re: TGO Challenge
« Reply #55 on: April 16, 2012 »
We are starting in Mallaigthen heading towards Fort Augusus. From there going across the monalaigth to Aviemore. Over Ban Macadui into Braemar onto jocks road to Brechin then finish in Montrose.

Sorry about the spelling
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Re: TGO Challenge
« Reply #56 on: April 16, 2012 »
Are you arriving in Mallaig on the late train?  If you haven't already booked I would highly recommend staying in Mallaig Backpackers overnight.  Its a good place to bed down for the night if you don't fancy trying to find the wild camping pitch near the antennae :)  Also, there is a handy Co-Op across the street to stock up on last minute supplies, and you are only a couple of minutes from where you buy the boat ticket and where you check out.  Route from Fort Augustus seems like a good choice, think its a better idea than heading Fort William direction.  Where are you spending your first night?

Wouldn't worry about the spellings... I find its the pronunciations that always cause the problems :D
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Re: TGO Challenge
« Reply #57 on: April 17, 2012 »
Quote from: TypoOn on April 17, 2012
I can send you our route if your even remotely interested lol

I would be keen to know your route.  Please could you PM it to me.  Thanks  :)
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Re: TGO Challenge - 11-25th May 2012
« Reply #58 on: April 17, 2012 »
Quote from: TypoOn on April 17, 2012
I can send you our route if your even remotely interested lol

Absolutely!  You have my email address so if you have a .GPX file or such like I'd love to get a look at it :)  Its about the closest I'll get to experiencing the Scottish Highlands this year... :'(
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Re: TGO Challenge - 11-25th May 2012
« Reply #59 on: May 01, 2012 »
The countdown has begun  ::)
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