We had stunning views all around us.
After about 5 hours of walking uphill and skiing downhill off-piste, we enjoyed a cup of hot chocolate with cream in the cafe to end our trip. Most people would make their way back home again but two other members and myself booked a nice and neat hostel in Braemar. Our dinner in The Gathering was excellent and well-deserved after our physical endurance.
The next morning it was unfortunately +3 C, but it didn't disencourage us to plan for another trip. We checked the slopes from a few spots in Glen Clunie and heather was mainly what we saw on low level so we decided to go back to Glenshee carpark. It was already very busy with many downhill skiers so that was a good sign that there was still enough snow.
We made our way along the towbars and then headed to the fishing hut at the bottom of Loch Vrotachan.
The wind had picked up and even though the temperature was higher than yesterday, the chill factor was certainly there. The shelter from this building was very welcome to refuel our bodies. There was unfortunately not enough time for us to explore the area towards An Socach but the season has just started and in a few weeks time the days will get longer again. I can't wait to go out on my skis again....
Hoezo...mijn dochter??? Waar heb je het vandaan, Fen....al die avonturen op sportgebied. Moet toch echt van papa's kant komen.Ik kijk met bewondering naar al je initiatieven en ben blij dat wij samen andere ervaringen kunnen delen!
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mam ( meer het 4sterrenhoteltype)
Hi Fen, it was a good day - your photos make it look even better than I remember it!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you made the most of the next day too. Like your site, too!
best wishes
Adam
Many thanks for your kind comments!
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