Wednesday 17th August 2011
This morning Lucy and Jack joined the team up a fairly gentle Munro (Meall Nan Tarmachan) in the morning sun. In high spirits the climbers enjoyed beautiful views and a calm morning. Alex tested out his brand new walking boots which he had to get Sarah to purchase as his feet have swelled up so much he could no longer wear his other ones! He is very pleased with them even if they are a size too big!
The team left the camp half an hour late but after climbing the first Munro in record time the team caught up and were then ahead of schedule. The support team are threatening to wake the team up half an hour earlier tomorrow so that they leave on time! The team returned back to a track to pick up mountain bikes for the final stretch back to the vehicles while Lucy and Jack jogged back.
At the vehicles they changed into their fetching lycra gear and hopped onto their road bikes for a 15 km cycle to the base of the next Munro (Meall Buidhe). After negotiating some wonderful highland cattle (Highland Coos!) that were very intrigued by the team’s bikes they peddled on up some pretty steep hills and around some very windy roads. The scenery was fantastic.
In no time the team were up and down the second Munro, back on the mountain bikes and down to the vehicles for a quick lunch pit stop. Henry had done a fabulous job having everything laid out and the 4x4 was very neatly organised!
The climbers made their way up the third Munro (Stuc an Lochain) enjoying the scenic climb and the very friendly walkers they met on the way up. A few false summits and the team were on the top of Munro 105!! Back down and another quick pit stop with the support team before heading off for the final Munro of the day (Meall Ghaordaidh). The team have had lots of stops with the support team today which they like as it gives them a chance to chat and boosts their energy levels. The support team are getting very well rehearsed at having everything ready for them; snack box out, cycling shoes lined up, lycra in named piles and protein shakes at the ready!
Tonight they are camping below the damn at Loch Lyon by the power station. It is still fairly windy but a nice evening despite being a little chilly! Today they have also been joined by Rachel Mander, a new support team member. Kedgeree for supper! The team have now climbed 106 Munros which is absolutely fantastic. Only another 177 to go!
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