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Last updated: 18th August, 2010 10:52am

The hills of Lochnagar

by The Big Climb

Some 20 odd years ago we skated on a frozen Loch Muick so I was really looking forward to revisiting this area again.

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Last updated: 3rd August, 2010 12:42pm

Kenny tackles Schiehallion

by The Big Climb

Schiehallion is probably one of Scotland's most famous mountains - in fact it was used in an experiment in 1774 to measure the mass of the earth.

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Last updated: 27th July, 2010 12:50pm

Beinn Narnain and Beinn Ime by Arrochar

by The Big Climb

The path you're following has concrete bases every so often left over from a hydro project, it looks like you're about to walk into a large rock but trust me just go straight over and keep going.

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Published: 26th July, 2010 10:15am

Beinn Narnain and Beinn Ime by Arrochar

by The Big Climb

The path you're following has concrete bases every so often left over from a hydro project, it looks like you're about to walk into a large rock but trust me just go straight over and keep going.

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Last updated: 23rd June, 2010 11:59am

Ben Vane by Loch Lomond

by The Big Climb

This may be one of the smallest Munros but it has a great wee climb with a well defined path up and down from the summit.

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Last updated: 23rd June, 2010 09:21am

Five Munros at Glen Ey

by The Big Climb

This is a mammoth walk and not one for the faint hearted, this walk takes in Carn Bhac, Beinn Iutharn Mhor, Carn an Righ, Glas Tulaichean and An Socach.

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Last updated: 12th April, 2010 04:32pm

Reaching 50 is no bad thing

by The Big Climb

According to my Munro book Ben Challum is a dull walk! I disagree - there's a false summit, a lovely ridge walk and fantastic views of the better known hills in the area.

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Last updated: 12th March, 2010 09:44am

Ben Vorlich Loch Lomond

by The Big Climb

This is a steep and lung busting ascent, bringing you out on the south ridge of Ben Vorlich but with great views across to Loch Long.

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Last updated: 19th February, 2010 02:07pm

Meall nan Tarmachan

by The Big Climb

The views we got were amazing with Ben Lawers and its three sisters one way and a clear view along the ridge.

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Last updated: 10th February, 2010 04:11pm

Kenny blogs on climbing snowy Beinn Chabhair

by The Big Climb

This is a hard ridge with peaks and troughs with the last section gaining height in a very short distance and challenging trekking, ice axe and crampons a must.

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