Looking down on Glencoe and across at The Buachaille in winter
The rugged mountains of Scotland are an excellent Training Ground in terms of terrain for some of the biggest mountain treks around the world.
In and around Aviemore you can find routes comparable to the notorious, Nepali Flat found in the Himalayas. In the Cairngorm Plateau in summer you can walk across terrain similar to the Shira Plateau on Kilimanjaro. Climbing Ben Vane near Loch Lomond with its rocky scrambling will prepare for the Barranco Wall on Kilimanjaro.
In my article, 6 Scottish routes to prepare you for high mountain treks, I discuss routes in Scotland with terrain comparable to that found in the Himalayas and Kilimanjaro. I also discuss how to prepare for summit nights on the high mountain treks.
You can read the article, published in Cicerone, here.
I have been travelling regularly, sometimes on the road constantly since I left home to join the British Army at the tender age of 17 more years ago than I care to mention.
Since then I have been in every continent and lost count of the number of countries I have had the pleasure of visiting. From the Silence of the Marlborough Sounds in New Zealand's South Island to the endless noise of the motorbikes, trikes and tuc tucs in several parts of Asia. From the luxury of Dubai to the poverty of Mumbai and everything in between.
Ever since a good friend of mine some time ago encouraged me to step out of the Irish Pubs and off the beaten track into the vibe which fires the hearts and souls of the people amongst whom we travelled, I have never looked back.
Now, I want to share this with you to whet your appetite for what's out there and give what practical pointers I can on how to get there and move around.
By all means read my articles and pictures, enjoy my music and videos and meet me either here or on Social Media. I look forward to meeting you.
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