1. Flying 2012

Ben Lawers O&R

The day after the Garbh Beinn trip. Attempted a declared O&R that had a good chance if I hadn't turned around part way there. Great flying a very low save at one point.
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  • Phil Colbert on Ben Lawers launch; Barney has final fag. Actually on low shoulder of Beinn Ghlas.

    Phil Colbert on Ben Lawers launch; Barney has final fag. Actually on low shoulder of Beinn Ghlas.

  • Barney ..... almost went down, climbed from  v low on front ridge.

    Barney ..... almost went down, climbed from v low on front ridge.

  • Heading for first TP; Ben Lawers.

    Heading for first TP; Ben Lawers.

  • Snow capped Ben Lawers.

    Snow capped Ben Lawers.

  • Base about 4700' with very little wind.

    Base about 4700' with very little wind.

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  • Got low making crossing to Tarmachan and had to get a second climb before crossing.

    Got low making crossing to Tarmachan and had to get a second climb before crossing.

  • Decent height but it's a long way across to Tarmachan.

    Decent height but it's a long way across to Tarmachan.

  • Barney heading for Tarmachan.

    Barney heading for Tarmachan.

  • Arrived too low unfortunately.

    Arrived too low unfortunately.

  • Just made it onto lowest bump and managed to scrape a way up the ridge onto main ridge of Tarmachan.

    Just made it onto lowest bump and managed to scrape a way up the ridge onto main ridge of Tarmachan.

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  • Meall Garbh and Beinn na Eachan ahead.

    Meall Garbh and Beinn na Eachan ahead.

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  • Walkers topping out.

    Walkers topping out.

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  • Looking west up Glen Lochay.

    Looking west up Glen Lochay.

  • SE down Glen Lochay towards Killin.

    SE down Glen Lochay towards Killin.

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    Looking west up Glen Lochay.