Valder ah ha ha ha ha Valdereee by aangus
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Who said wisdom comes with age?
When I was surrounded with snow blocked crags and ice smeared rock faces on Saturday I really questioned myself.
15 years ago I would never have considered such a route, and here I am, on my own, battering away up a frozen gully with my ice axe and crampons keeping me alive.
I've broke the first fundimental rule of this game....don't go alone....a safe minimum is three people.
Theres not another soul on the mountain.
I've even left the mobile at home
Why oh why oh why?
(Coz its fun I suppose!)
Comments (11)
ryno
Well... unless you have really good wireless you made it back safe. Beautiful view and photo:}
Mikan
You know something? I would do the same if I would want to get away from the city: I would go somewhere by myself and I would leave my mobile at home! But, of course, a little wisdom would push us to not go there by ourselves! :)
jgkane
Even for the sake of such uplifting shots as this, please do not take unnecessary risks, Angus. At least at the top of it you might miss the avalanche caused by your yodelling! I envy you being able to reach such vantage points. With my health and 'knackered' body, I would find it life-threatening just to get there... Regards, John.
cunningham
There would not be much left when they found you next summer :o( Great shot, but more planning is in order for the future so we don't loose you...
sossy
I said it: hero! ;o) think also that it was to dangerous! But I agree that 15 years ago I would never have had the idea to hike a whole day long! lucky you! you earn the pocal! outstanding, impressive and cool view! ;o))))
LostPatrol
No mater what rules there are someone (in this case you) will bend or break them. Last year whilst up the moderate in comparison Pentlands, I met an Old man that must have been at least 70, who confessed to me that he had done all the Monroes solo, some several times and many lesser hills, fallen off 2 ridges and broken his back once, yet he still put me to shame physically, I walked with him for a while but could not keep up! He said that he had retired from bagging 15 years ago, yet still as fit as a fiddle. One of the most fascinating people I have ever met. Wonderful shot excellent visibility and depth, lucky, brave and maybe a little crazy, but fun is fun however you find it.
Gabrielsdream
And what a wonderful sight too! So glad you made it down to upload this, but DON'T DO IT AGAIN....not on your own and certainly not without a mobile! Thanks for sharing this magnificent view!
Punaguy
I bow to your bravery...It's pics and stories like this that push the limits of photography. When I am out and about and thinking about doing something reckless, this type of image comes to mind. I think to myself, geez if he can do it alone what do I have to fear? And I push on...Thanks for sharing an impressive image here...I would be proud to have taken this beauty! V add to faves
jocko500
I clumb a snow cover hill one time and fall about 20 feet [just rolling downhill] I learn not to trust frozen grass and the people on the other hill was laff they rear end off at me. lol Real super shot. V
addiek
There's the adrenalin rush aangus (supplied direct to you by British Telecom). It is worth it!... you are almost an 'extreme sportsman' Gus... take a bow... top research and bold shooting. National Geographic eat yer heart out!
DJB
We also drive on the streets in rush hour traffic. I prefer this. Beautiful shot.