08/06/14 - Bidean nam Bian - (me)

This was to be the first day of my first walking trip to and tour of Scotland. I became ill the day before I set off.... I was due to set off at 6am, but didn't leave till 7:30. However, the journey was excellent and I was parked on the A82 and walking up Bidean nam Bian by 1:30pm.

The main thing powering me along was adrenaline. I tried to ignore the fact that I was actually feeling pretty rough. I realised after about 30 minutes that I really needed to calm down. Luckilythe views were excellent and the air was crisp and clear. I could see the ridge line laid out before, it was both intimidating and exhilerating.

There was a lot more snow about than I was expecting - I wasn't expecting any. It covered the path (somewhat dangerously) in a number of places and led to some precarious snow-ridge walking.

I felt I was running short of time so I decided not to take the (really quite short) walk up to Stob Coire Sgreamach (I really regret this now!).

The path down from the col was completely covered and so the journey down into the valley was interesting.... I ended up trying to take a straight line into the snow and the walk down the middle of it where I thought I could see some steps. I slipped on my arse and needed to use my walking pole (stuck between my legs) to try and steady and steer myself. I survived.

Ate in Glencoe and camped in Red Squirrel camp site.

Munro - Bidean nam Bian

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