Back from my 220 mile Scotland Charity Trek! Pictures as promised.
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Before I moved to Aus (from Scotland none the less) I used to go for little hikes with my friends in the nearby hills. Nothing major, maybe 10-20 miles and that was it.
What you pulled off was a monumental task, you're a brilliant person, and incredibly strong willed - don't forget that.
The only negative thing I'd have to say is: you REALLY fucked up with the wet feet thing. Like that's rule number 1 when you do anything like this. Have at least one pair of socks SOMEWHERE where they won't get wet. Did you get completely drenched crossing Loch Ness, or was it only your bottom half? You probably should have worn a coat with some pockets on the inside or something and had a pair of socks in there to be on the safe side.
Still, that one thing aside: it's a brilliant thing you accomplished, and your ability to press on against all odds is remarkable. Kudos to you and your friends.
:ohdear: at your feet. I do hope you're taking an entire week off to let your feet settle down and heal up.
Otherwise, a very, very well deserved congratulations on your success :buddy:
If your trip had no mishaps, it wouldn't be anywhere near as interesting! You all survived it, congratulations! Surprised by the boots issue though, whenever I've done canoe expeditions I've dry bagged the shit out of everything (Makes it float if you capsize too!) and wearing boots is a quick way to the bottom surely?
[QUOTE=Oratrix;30531456]I remember the original thread, freaking awesome.
Did you wear underwear underneath your kilt? Because if you did, that's cheating![/QUOTE]
Of course I did.... boots and socks ;)
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The only negative thing I'd have to say is: you REALLY fucked up with the wet feet thing. Like that's rule number 1 when you do anything like this. Have at least one pair of socks SOMEWHERE where they won't get wet. Did you get completely drenched crossing Loch Ness, or was it only your bottom half? You probably should have worn a coat with some pockets on the inside or something and had a pair of socks in there to be on the safe side.
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My socks were dry at the start of the day, we knew how important dry feet are. The reason we thought we'd be ok is because we were told it was 13 miles, not 23. My feet started off dry, but the dampness in my boots meant that no sweat could get out, so my socks ended up wet froma combination of the sweat and damp which led to the blisters.
Thanks a lot for your nice comments guys <3
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[QUOTE=metallics;30535943]If your trip had no mishaps, it wouldn't be anywhere near as interesting! You all survived it, congratulations! Surprised by the boots issue though, whenever I've done canoe expeditions I've dry bagged the shit out of everything (Makes it float if you capsize too!) and wearing boots is a quick way to the bottom surely?[/QUOTE]
we figured our rain covers would be enough, and kinda stopped caring about our bags as the day went on... we were too busy trying to just get through it in one piece. Also we had our buoyancy aids on the whole time so even if we fell in our boots wouldn't take us down.
Good god, just looking at the sheer amount to walk makes my feet hurt. If I had your feet, I would have loved to make that walk, but I have bad feet. I have a mix between flexible and inflexible flat feet, and recently have been developing bone spurs inside my feet.
But that is totally awesome, you're fucking boss.
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we figured our rain covers would be enough, and kinda stopped caring about our bags as the day went on... we were too busy trying to just get through it in one piece. Also we had our buoyancy aids on the whole time so even if we fell in our boots wouldn't take us down.[/QUOTE]
Well, learning something is good right?
Let me just go donate you something like I promised I would months back.
:neckbeard:
Touching thread, you guys did a brilliant job.
[QUOTE=usaokay;30536725][img]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2793/5836810503_22ee698f94.jpg[/img]
Nice perspective.[/QUOTE]
What perspective? That's just someone and their tiny friend
Christ the Falkirk wheel is boring, looks cool, is relatively useful but my god its so disappointing
Hiking in a fucking kilt? That reeks of badassery.
Holy shit, that was badass.
I thought It was impressive when I did the 25 mile walk for the Duke of Edinburgh, But 220 miles is fucking insane!
Where were those panoramics taken? They look awfully familiar from when I went to Skye/west coast of Scotland in '09.
You lucky fecker just happening to bump into Danny MacAskil.
One hell of an awesome story!
looks fun, was the terrain pretty much like how it is the photos for the entire trip?
Might try to it hike next summer.
I'm already doing this one, and Scotland looks like a good next step.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipNKNvDcvO4&feature=player_detailpage[/media]
You're an amazing photographer.
[QUOTE=Sumap;30543185]looks fun, was the terrain pretty much like how it is the photos for the entire trip?
Might try to it hike next summer.
I'm already doing this one, and Scotland looks like a good next step.
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Most people do it from south to north, so the terrain gets slowly harder (and more impressive) as you go on.
There is a lot of variation. There's some well maintained woodland paths, old miltary roads, abandoned railway lines. However, one section down the side of Loch Lomond is more like an obstacle course, it's very tough and surprised us.
That documentary looks very interesting! I might add that one to my list, if you can do that then the West Highland Way will be a piece of cake.
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[QUOTE=MoarFunz;30543313]You're an amazing photographer.[/QUOTE]
Thank you!
I'm really looking for ways to start making money off it, anybody got any ideas? I don't really know where to start.
Those are awesome pictures. I'd love to do something like this some day.
Scotland is so beautiful. I drove around it with my family a few months ago. I made a thread here where I posted some pictures and everybody said if I went to Glasgow I would get mugged and murdered.
[QUOTE=Mr. Sun;30558664]Scotland is so beautiful. I drove around it with my family a few months ago. I made a thread here where I posted some pictures and everybody said if I went to Glasgow I would get mugged and murdered.[/QUOTE]
And you did.
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I want to do something like this on one of my breaks from uni, inspiring stuff.
Also, bookmarked under "graphics" cause those photos are tasty.
Well done. I've always wanted to do the West Highland way, but I'd have to do it with friends, and I don't think many of mine would be up for it.
Nice one
[QUOTE=Mr. Sun;30558664]Scotland is so beautiful. I drove around it with my family a few months ago. I made a thread here where I posted some pictures and everybody said if I went to Glasgow I would get mugged and murdered.[/QUOTE]
Hahaha, a common misconception.... Glasgow was actually voted the UK's friendliest city in '08! Also the knife capital of Europe :/
SO if we do stab you and rob you, we'd probably at least call you a taxi to the hospital or something.
It's like any other major city, it has it's rough parts... but generally it's got a fantastic culture, the music scene in Glasgow is massive.
[QUOTE=Scotchair;30568068]Hahaha, a common misconception.... Glasgow was actually voted the UK's friendliest city in '08! Also the knife capital of Europe :/
SO if we do stab you and rob you, we'd probably at least call you a taxi to the hospital or something.
It's like any other major city, it has it's rough parts... but generally it's got a fantastic culture, the music scene in Glasgow is massive.[/QUOTE]
Right mate, I know you're distressed. Bleedin' from the gut and whatnot. But I'll give you a tenner back so you can get a cab to the nearest hospital. Sound good for the situation you're in?
Bloody good job mate, should be proud of yourself. :)
You should of seen my blisters after just 38km of a Duke of Edinburgh expedition. It was like my feet had aged 70 years, the biggest pussy wrinkly things I've seen in my life.
First and last highlights.
Awesome thread, fucking awesome pics, highlighted.
Nice blisters, too, haha. When I went on this 24 hour hike up in the mountains I managed to get myself one that was the size of half a grape coming off the side of my heel. Blisters are just such fun.
Absolutely badass. Great job to you and your team for accomplishing this.
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