Saturday, 10th September 2011
The team was awoken at 0600 to the sound of very heavy rain on the tent and a howling gale. Fortunately it soon passed but not soon enough as the support team battled with porridge on the stove and cups of tea for the boys in the howling wind!
Becky and Lucy joined Tom and Alex for the first two Munros: Lurg Mhor, dedicated to the Coldstream Guards, and Bidean a’ Choire Sheasgaich, in remembrance of Gdsm Neil 'Tony' Downes, Gdsm Daniel Probyn and Gdsm Simon Davison (Grenadier Guards). They found the climb very boggy, hard going and a steep incline from the camp. Alex and Tom felt the strain on their legs which were feeling very heavy, but they still managed to maintain a good pace all day, and even ran most of the route!
The next few Munros had been recce'd before so made it a lot easier and saved lots of time as they managed to remember some
short cuts. These Munros were dedicated to the Grenadier Guards.
Sgurr Choinnich was dedicated to Gdsm David Atherton and Gdsm Daryl Hickey. Sponsors the Bourne Family left the following message: "We are proud to sponsor Sgurr Choinnich as a mark of our thanks to the admiration to these brave young people."
Sgurr a’ Chaorachain (Monar) was climbed in memory of Gdsm Jamie Janes and Munro Maoile Lunndaidh climbed in remembrance of WO1 Chant, Sgt Matthew Telford and Gdsm James 'Jimmy' Major.
Henry’s awesome navigating was also fundamental to the team’s progress. This was his last day with team. He has been an absolute hero (Alex’s words!!) at navigating team through some pretty tough days in awful weather!
The sun shone on the team for the final Munro, Moruisg, dedicated to LSgt Dave Greenhalgh, Grenadier Guards, revealing cracking views of next weeks route in the sun.
The support team was greeted with sunshine and smiles at the bike stop! The day was finished with a short cycle down to Gerrys Hostel.
End of Day 41 – 244 Munros climbed. The Mission has raised £32,590.44 so far. Please encourage donations to http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/decaidmunromission
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