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February 21, 2012 - 10:37 PM
fiona dodds
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My 1st weather & conditions update for 2012! I know that a few folk have already done this fab walk this year hence I've been prompted.
So last weekend we had snow - a fair bit to be honest and then the temperatures increased so a rapid thaw has followed. Ground conditions damp with water levels in streams & rivers high. Also the December storms caused a lot of trees to be damaged so a few bits of the route in the Black Wood & Ardverkie estate areas could cause issues for a while yet.
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February 21, 2012 - 10:26 AM
Laggan Forest Trust
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We are meeting an increasing number of East Highland Way walkers here at Laggan Forest Trust - well done!
During the holiday months the BaseCamp cafe is open here at Laggan Wolftrax, but if walkers want a cuppa and a seat in the warmth on the days when the cafe is closed they are very welcome to drop into the Laggan Forest Trust office (behind Basecamp cafe at Wolftrax car park). We are open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm and can be contacted on 01528 544366 if walkers want to check ahead.
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January 04, 2012 - 10:10 AM
Ali Ogden
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Hi
We're taking over the Newtonmore Bunkhouse in February. We're keen to have our hostel on your accomodation links but I can't work out how to contact you directly by email or phone. Could you let me know who to contact and if possible the fees. We're keen walkers so hopefully understand the needs of EHW walkers and we plan to walk the route in the Spring.
Thanks Ali
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December 31, 2011 - 04:03 PM
kevin macdonald
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Hi there, is there anychance of completing this walk by bike. I have managed to concor the west highland, speyside and great glen by bike this year and would love to concor this also by bike.
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November 17, 2011 - 11:52 AM
Admin
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Hey - You would have to check with the publishers, Luath Press of Edinburgh.
My own thoughts are that the tiny difference in weight would not account for the other various shortcomings in the modern e-reader in the context of hiking and outdoors. There may be the issue of black and white maps to re-design for the most part, also taking more expensive digital equipment out in the hills and rain for a week rather than a comparatively cheap/more robust guidebook. Also the consideration of battery life on mobile devices should be considered with extended use.
They are the future though! so I'm sure it will happen at some stage.
cheers
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November 16, 2011 - 10:10 PM
linesey
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Any plans to release the guide on kindle or as a PDF? I have bought the paper one but an electronic version would help keep the weight down when backpacking (assuming you use the guide for reference rather than navigation).
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November 09, 2011 - 05:44 PM
krull
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Thanks for that. Looks like I'll definitely be giving it a go. Not sure about wading in flip-flops in Feb! A couple of very light improvised waders may be in order. After having just done the WHW, I'm looking for more solitude/wilderness/challenge for the next one.
Rain is only to be expected. Can deal with that. Waking up in the middle of nowhere after a night of snowfall will make things interesting though.
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November 04, 2011 - 11:36 AM
Admin
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Hey,
Backpacking will be fine out of season, there is the odd chance of snow around Glen Banchor, or around Loch Laggan and a high chance of rain everywhere!. After Fort William you can buy supplies at Spean Bridge, and its possible to get an evening meal at Glenspean Lodge (would phone in advance as they sometimes close if its quiet)
Then the next chance for supplies is Laggan Stores in Laggan village. From here Glen Banchor is usually fine, some stream crossing is required, it can get deeper during high rainfall so sticking on some light flip flops and wading through is advised to keep your boots dry.
Then supplies are available in Newtonmore, Kingussie, Kincraig Stores and lastly Aviemore. Would try the Loch Gynack hill trail waymarked between Newtonmore and Kingussie to avoid the tarred cycle path. Wild camping is usually fine away from roads/buildings/livestock or enclosed feilds, packing all litter out with you.
hope that helps
cheers
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November 03, 2011 - 10:27 PM
krull
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HI, I'm hoping to do the EHW solo backpacking/camping in February. Any advice or comments would be much appreciated, especially concerning climate, passiblity of the route and getting supplies out of season. THX
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October 30, 2011 - 12:17 PM
Fiona
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Mark - Really pleased to hear that Glen Banhor was good walking yesterday. The rain came down from late afternoon and lasted into the early hours of Sunday. Lovely bright day today but as it takes the water a day or so to travel down the streams we want to make sure everyone knows what it could be like over the next few days - hence our posting of last night. So good to know that you had a safe time yesterday.
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