So I managed to drag my carcass up Ben Nevis -biggest mountain in Britain!

kim_lc

Joined mfp last month as have joined the gym, seeing a pt and tracking meals to try and shift this two stone that's been loitering for years and refusing to shift.
Went for a wee jaunt up Ben Nevis -am a novice hill walker. That was one tough 6hr 40 minute round trip through sunshine to hammering rain to sleet and mist at the top but I made it!

boredloser

Congrats!

kim_lc

Thank you! I think my legs may be deid today!

Charm_1

Magnificent achievement. Well done!

(Love the pics btw!)

kim_lc

Thank you charm. I was so proud of myself when i got to the top!

cbeutler

Awesome win, great views.

kim_lc

Thanks. Was a pity it was thick mist at the top so couldn't see anything up there.

enyagoboom

Magnificient! and congrats! (I did a bit of hiking around scotland and western ireland - views that were very similar in both beauty and mist lol!)

kim_lc

Nothing worse than getting to the top to not be able to see the views for the mist!

becgraceevemaggie

So is that you a Munro bagger now?

Debmal77

Great accomplishment! Well done! Very nice pictures! Thanks for sharing!

kim_lc

Bec i had only been hillwalking twice before and not even up any munros!

hillaryflicka92

Congrats!

cask16

Woo hoo - that's where I'm from! I hope you got sone good scenery after the clouds left!
Well done!

ttippie2000

I took my wife there on our honeymoon.
"Look, honey, we're almost at the top."
She sits down, "I'm not going any further." Ruh roh, that tone of voice. You're in trouble.

solieco1

Now THAT'S Success!!!

girlinahat

Never bagged a Munro and she only goes and bags the biggest of them all......

Well done, that's a lovely looking set of hills there - shame about the mist but I guess that's Scotland and height!!!

kim_lc

Thanks guys. My legs were hellish the day after though!

Malyssam27

Thank you for posting- so inspiring. I'm looking for mountain hikes around here to do with my boys.

beerfoamy

Awesome!!
I am looking at doing this next year after the West Highland Walk

Very inspiring! any hints/tips to share?

kim_lc

Make sure you have walking poles as it is pretty much walking up boulders! It is actually just as tough coming down. Took me three and half hours to go up and three hours ten to get back down.
Oh and stay hydrated but be careful how much drink as one narrow walkway with steep incline or drop either side so no option to stop for an outdoor wee!

CoachJen71

I am so jealous!! Would love to hike it, but getting over there costs too much.

Great job getting up there. Something to be super proud of!

beerfoamy

kim_lc wrote: »

Make sure you have walking poles as it is pretty much walking up boulders! It is actually just as tough coming down. Took me three and half hours to go up and three hours ten to get back down.
Oh and stay hydrated but be careful how much drink as one narrow walkway with steep incline or drop either side so no option to stop for an outdoor wee!

I have now been told that walking poles are NOT cheating, so I will use them on West Highland Way and have them ready for Nevis
did a 2 hour walk round the peaks last weekend and my knees suffered a bit on the downhill, so poles are a plan!
and I shall investigate optimal hydration! cheers!

CoachJen71

beerfoamy wrote: »

kim_lc wrote: »

Make sure you have walking poles as it is pretty much walking up boulders! It is actually just as tough coming down. Took me three and half hours to go up and three hours ten to get back down.
Oh and stay hydrated but be careful how much drink as one narrow walkway with steep incline or drop either side so no option to stop for an outdoor wee!

I have now been told that walking poles are NOT cheating, so I will use them on West Highland Way and have them ready for Nevis
did a 2 hour walk round the peaks last weekend and my knees suffered a bit on the downhill, so poles are a plan!
and I shall investigate optimal hydration! cheers!

Poles are definitely not cheating! In addition to helping with my instability and joint problems and getting me safely up and down tricky spots, they add to the workout value by using my arms and upper body more.

Hydration-wise, I love to carry water in my CamelBak bladder for handsfree drinking, and I bring Salt Stick pills to keep my muscles from getting weak and crampy.

Petzwv

Beautiful, way to go!

madseasons

Awesome!!!!

socaldogmom

Thanks for sharing! Beautiful scenery and inspiring!

sparklyglitterbomb

Congratulations! And what a beautiful view to celebrate with (rain aside)

michael1976_ca

congrats it looks amazing

bigjonb4116

well done you. what fantastic views. and a great achievement.

juliet3455

@kim_lc Well Done. Hiking - Walking poles are very helpful. There will always be the Ultra Purists who scorn poles. My feeling is that any device thing that allows you to get out the door and explore new adventures is allowed. Collapsible poles are great - but if buying get ones larger/longer than you need so that they aren't stretched out to there maximum length = 0 strength. Also since all of our weight is carried on our feet - invest in good hi-quality shoes - fit at a reputable outdoor specialist, Running Store or Hiking Store. Nothing ruins a day like foot problems caused by bad shoes.

It's close to 20 years since my UK Holiday, went through the Lake District with friends from Reading. The pictures of Ben Nevis brought back some good memories. The Fog - always the fog - then it clears for a brief moment and you get that amazing view. Unless you hike/run in the Mountains/Hills everyday you can always expect to have grumpy legs the next day. The best solution I have found is the proverbial recovery hike. A short jaunt 2-5km on fairly flat ground just to stretch every thing's out. Doesn't need to be fast just get out and move.