Monthly Archives: October 2022

The Walkers Handbook- Hugh Westacott

Posted on October 26, 2022 by jester1970

A few months back I received a copy of The Walker’s Handbook by Hugh Westacott. This was first published back in 1978, and the current 5th edition was printed in 2015.  Described as “Everything you need to know about walking in … Continue reading →

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Stob Coire Sgriodan/Wild Camping Video

Posted on October 12, 2022 by jester1970

Phone and drone footage for my latest trip. I’d missed out on bagging Stob Coire Sgriodan 13 years ago – and now I was finally returning to tick it off. It would be my first “new” Munro summit in 4 years…

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Satmap No More…

Posted on October 10, 2022 by jester1970

I received this email from Satmap on 6th October, but have only just found it as I don’t check email that often. “Due to ongoing component shortages and manufacturing delays, Satmap Systems Ltd will be ending its range of hardware, … Continue reading →

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13 Years in the Bagging: Stob Coire Sgriodan

Posted on October 9, 2022 by jester1970

Back in July of this year I camped high on the bealach between Leum Uillium and Beinn a’ Bhric near Corrour. As I looked out across the hills I saw a long ridge leading up to a hill which I … Continue reading →

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