This morning the team left the wild camp at 0500 in the dark and headed straight up the first Munro of the day with Becky, Sgurr Mor. They then continued on to do 5 more Munros, all dedicated to The Rifles. Sgurr nan Coireachan, Garbh Chioch Mhor (dedicated to Rifleman Mark Marshall), Sgurr na Ciche, Meall Bhuidhe and Luinne Bheinn (dedicated to Corporal Richard Green).
As expected, both Alex and Tom were very tired today as they were climbing with so little sleep th night before. But luckily the team had a fantastic day made even better by the amazing views. There is something so satisfying looking out into the distance at the Munros you have already climbed... The day was also mostly dry which makes a massive difference, and the team enjoyed a lovely lunch stop, talking to some very friendly people who stopped to chat to them.
The River Kingie Valley near Loch Quoich
They are now joined by 2 new support team members; Emily and Rosie Leysham. Tom Elliott and Rosie headed up the final Munro, Ladhar Bheinn (dedicated to Rifleman Jonathan Allott), to meet the team and to lead them down. The Munros that the team have climbed over the past few days have been incredibly steep and much of the time has been spent scrambling up to the top. The team were due to finish on the Barrisdale Estate at the Bothy there. This area is one of the most remote in Scotland and so this meant a 2.5 hour walk in for the support team! Fortunately Sarah had managed to get a lift down the sea loch in a boat with all the kit so the rest of the support team just had to walk themselves out. There was a bit of a rush because this particular bothy is very popular and we needed space for 9! As the support team approached the bothy they met up with Sarah who announced that the bothy was full. As faces dropped at the thought of having to walk all the way back, Sarah said she'd worked her magic and managed to get them all into The White House, a little stalkers cottage with bunkbeds, a fully equipped kitchen and a generator for electricity!!
So the support team moved into the cottage, set up beds and made supper. Tom, Alex, Tom and Rosie arrived in an hour early much to the support team’s surprise and relief. Tom and Alex had had a fantastic day and spent much of it running to make up lost time! Where on earth does their energy come from?! It was such an achievement for them and they came back buzzing!
End of day 32 – 183 Munros climbed.
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