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

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  • CoachJen71
    CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
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    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
    beerfoamy Posts: 1,520 Member
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    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 :D
    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
    CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
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    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 :D
    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
    Petzwv Posts: 24 Member
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    Beautiful, way to go!
  • madseasons
    madseasons Posts: 105 Member
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    Awesome!!!!
  • socaldogmom
    socaldogmom Posts: 96 Member
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    Thanks for sharing! Beautiful scenery and inspiring!
  • sparklyglitterbomb
    sparklyglitterbomb Posts: 458 Member
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    Congratulations! And what a beautiful view to celebrate with (rain aside)
  • michael1976_ca
    michael1976_ca Posts: 3,488 Member
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    congrats it looks amazing
  • bigjonb4116
    bigjonb4116 Posts: 153 Member
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    well done you. what fantastic views. and a great achievement. :)
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    edited August 2017
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    @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.
  • mamma_adventure
    mamma_adventure Posts: 235 Member
    edited August 2017
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    Well done @kim_lc !! On my attempt last year the weather was too bad to climb so walked from Kinlochleven to Fort William instead. Attempting it again this year at the end of Sept with my work.
    I'm not long back from a trek in Iceland where I used walking poles for the first time. A wise source has informed me they are for knee preservation! Uphill, down hill, through rivers and snow, I'm glad I had them!!
    Have you got the Munro bug? I've done a couple but finding the time with 3 young kids is difficult, but it's definitely one of my favourite things to do when i get a chance <3

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