You and Texas will do fine. She is a kind spirit and adventurous like you. You two have a lot in common. It was lovely to meet you and I had such a great time this weekend. I am looking forward to more of your videos and adventures.
Well. Two of you tackling this adventure together will add fascinating dynamics to your videos! But, seriously, it makes good practical sense to go accompanied - just so long as your strong streak of independence can cope! Looking forward to how you manage pronouncing the place names - the map is full of jawbreakers which I know I'd have no hope of even attempting. Then there's the rain which can be encountered - just calling it 'rain' doesn't do justice to the conditions that part of Scotland sometimes has to endure. Fingers crossed the weather will be kind. Thankyou for sharing, it's going to be epic! Clive
The ice storm really knocked so many trees down all over our area! It was great fun to meet you. Maybe you and Texas can stop at mile 10 or 12 and wait for each other, then decide if you want to go further each day, then stop again a mile or so later until you decide you’ve both hiked enough for the day? Also, have you read the Outlander books by Diana Gabaldon? Fort William is in them, and much of the story takes place in Scotland. Have fun!
Yes, it was great meeting you as well! About the miles, im used to hiking 17-24 miles a day. :( 12 miles is a half day for me. If we only hike 10-12 miles a day, it will be a long day at camp not doing anything and it will take forever to finish the trail. 😔I haven't read Diana Gabaldon. Ive read many historical fiction books on England though. :)
@@hikersheep She may be used to that kind of miles, too. Sharing a trip will be harder, for sure, but it will be better, too. It’s not every trip. And, it will probably make great video! She’s a good person. Just talk about it. Can’t wait to visit Scotland through your lens!
Christina, thanks so much for the update. My wife Lea and I are big fans. We have not missed a post since I “discovered” you somewhere on the AT near the Vermont-New Hampshire border on your flip-flop thru hike. My wife joined me watching your post late at night a few days later and we have not mist a post since. Thank you for taking us along to places our bodies no longer permit us to go. Looking forward to northern Scotland with you and Texas, a good match of experience, abilities and skills. Glad you are not going alone. Sounds like your preps for Scotland need to include practice pathfinding/bushwhacking using compass and map so it becomes second nature if it isn’t already. Including the difference between magnetic north and true north between your Texas practice locations and Scotland. A familiarity with direction finding using only the stars would be a good idea also. Contact a public, college, or high school planetarium in your area asking them if you could arrange some private time with them under their artificial night sky. Any planetarium can reproduce exactly the Scottish night sky at any date and any location you provide the coordinates and time for. Then you can practice finding the true compass points for that location. The planetarium sky can even be adjusted for different sky brightness and conditions. Thanks again and you two enjoy learning to work together in your run-up to May 8.
Thank you again for following. Yes, I am learning how to use a topo map and compass to prepare. The Cape Wrath Trail looks very challenging. I hope I dont get lost!!
Yeah, this is what I hiked through last weekend. Darn, I missed seeing you by 1 week apparently, lol. I was definitely bushwhacking on the Goodwater Trail Loop. Glad you had a chance to meet up with Texas and plan for your Scottish Highland Hike.
Sheep I will be a couple weeks ahead of you on the West Highland Way starting April 19th. I am hiking with a friend I made two years ago when I joined a Facebook group hiking the Jmt. We discovered that we hiked every well together. This will be the third year in a row that we’ve hiked together. Wishing you luck that Texas will become a life long hiking buddy for you. I was thinking of also doing the Cape Wrath Trail but chickened out. I was intimidated 😂😂 Doing the coast to coast instead after the West Highland Way. Enjoy your hike.
Yes I remember you mentioned you're starting in April. Have a great hike! :) You will love the C2C. And yes, I hope Texas and I will do well together. I think we will
Heads up; Cape Wrath area is a military exercise area, (mostly RAF bombing and missile training). On training days there will be red flags flying around the area but you might want to check how you get notification of activity in the area before you venture in there :-) Also, there is a small café at Cape Wrath lighthouse. Good luck on your adventures, I look forward to the RUclips uploads.
Yes, i saw on someone's youtube videos they were worried about whether they could cross to Cape Wrath or not. I will make sure ill check closer to the end....if we ever make it that far. :)
That trail was definitely a mess. Kinda glad I went back to Tejas Camp. Still laughing about your reaction to eating a S’More. Love it. Scotland is going to be such an amazing adventure. I’m so excited and looking forward to it.
I’ve read narratives of Texas’ hikes and I believe she is as tough as you are, although you are probably faster. She carries a much bigger pack than you. However, your personalities seem to mesh well. Obviously you both possess bold, confident spirits with which to undertake an unknown hike like this.
Yes, I know she is tough!! She actually has more experience than me and carries a much lighter backpack. I dont know how she got her pack so light. Im always bringing all kinds if stuff. Lol. Yes, I agree that i am faster and maybe a bit stronger. But I think her coming with me will enhance the adventure....by having a friend there and for me to be more social and think about another person other than myself. :) Personal development!!
When you do the WHW in May, you will need to book accommodation. It’s the most popular month as the midges are less bothersome, and considerably busier than the C2C. You are unlikely to get B&Bs this late. You also need to be aware of the restrictions on wild camping around Loch Lomond. The Green Welly in Tyndrum is the only real place for supplies en route. The Inveronan Hotel is has the most wonderful food en route. Nadia & co are the best ever hosts. Scotland have their own currency notes. The same denominations as England and Wales but the are Scottish versions. You can use both. Haggis is the local delicacy. Midges may be an issue, so a net for your head may be a wise addition to your supplies. We have done both walks and the WHW is easier that the C2C. For next year, maybe Offa’s Dyke and add in Glyndwr Way and then you get to do a Welsh walk also. It’s has lots of history on it
Thanks for the info. Ive done research on it. Im camping the entire WHW which will take me 5-6 days. I was talking about the Cape Wrath Trail accommodations. Im not worried about it....I'll wing it....it's part of the adventure. :) yes, sooo many walks in the UK.....I can't go often enough....might have to just move there. Hehe
@@hikersheep it’s a lovely walk. Cape Wrath is on our list (we are older 59 & 71). Six days is doable. Most who do it in five days, find it too much. We live an hour from the Lake District, so go most weekends. Luxury. We are looking at Offas Dyke next year. If you watch Pipes Hikes, he shows some of the history. Or maybe the Pennine Way. I’ve done most of this one. Not as challenging a the CWT.
You and Texas will do fine. She is a kind spirit and adventurous like you. You two have a lot in common. It was lovely to meet you and I had such a great time this weekend. I am looking forward to more of your videos and adventures.
you are so sweet and so glad we got to campout last weekend.
Well. Two of you tackling this adventure together will add fascinating dynamics to your videos!
But, seriously, it makes good practical sense to go accompanied - just so long as your strong streak of independence can cope!
Looking forward to how you manage pronouncing the place names - the map is full of jawbreakers which I know I'd have no hope of even attempting.
Then there's the rain which can be encountered - just calling it 'rain' doesn't do justice to the conditions that part of Scotland sometimes has to endure. Fingers crossed the weather will be kind.
Thankyou for sharing, it's going to be epic!
Clive
It’s going to be epic. I can’t wait to go on this adventure with her.
Always a risk taking a stranger on such and epic adventure , hope it goes well for you both. I’m setting out on the CTW on the 7th of May. 👍
The ice storm really knocked so many trees down all over our area! It was great fun to meet you. Maybe you and Texas can stop at mile 10 or 12 and wait for each other, then decide if you want to go further each day, then stop again a mile or so later until you decide you’ve both hiked enough for the day? Also, have you read the Outlander books by Diana Gabaldon? Fort William is in them, and much of the story takes place in Scotland. Have fun!
Yes, it was great meeting you as well! About the miles, im used to hiking 17-24 miles a day. :( 12 miles is a half day for me. If we only hike 10-12 miles a day, it will be a long day at camp not doing anything and it will take forever to finish the trail. 😔I haven't read Diana Gabaldon. Ive read many historical fiction books on England though. :)
@@hikersheep She may be used to that kind of miles, too. Sharing a trip will be harder, for sure, but it will be better, too. It’s not every trip. And, it will probably make great video! She’s a good person. Just talk about it. Can’t wait to visit Scotland through your lens!
I have to pick up the book. Thanks for the recommendation.
@@thehikingtexan ive seen Outlander on Netflix maybe 3 seasons of it. Its my fantasy to be transported back in time to 16th century England. Lol
@@hikersheep you crack me up.
Christina, thanks so much for the update. My wife Lea and I are big fans. We have not missed a post since I “discovered” you somewhere on the AT near the Vermont-New Hampshire border on your flip-flop thru hike. My wife joined me watching your post late at night a few days later and we have not mist a post since. Thank you for taking us along to places our bodies no longer permit us to go. Looking forward to northern Scotland with you and Texas, a good match of experience, abilities and skills. Glad you are not going alone. Sounds like your preps for Scotland need to include practice pathfinding/bushwhacking using compass and map so it becomes second nature if it isn’t already. Including the difference between magnetic north and true north between your Texas practice locations and Scotland. A familiarity with direction finding using only the stars would be a good idea also. Contact a public, college, or high school planetarium in your area asking them if you could arrange some private time with them under their artificial night sky. Any planetarium can reproduce exactly the Scottish night sky at any date and any location you provide the coordinates and time for. Then you can practice finding the true compass points for that location. The planetarium sky can even be adjusted for different sky brightness and conditions. Thanks again and you two enjoy learning to work together in your run-up to May 8.
Thank you again for following. Yes, I am learning how to use a topo map and compass to prepare. The Cape Wrath Trail looks very challenging. I hope I dont get lost!!
Yeah, this is what I hiked through last weekend. Darn, I missed seeing you by 1 week apparently, lol. I was definitely bushwhacking on the Goodwater Trail Loop. Glad you had a chance to meet up with Texas and plan for your Scottish Highland Hike.
Yes, too bad we weren't hiking on the same weekend. It seems like we hike similar mileages.
Sheep I will be a couple weeks ahead of you on the West Highland Way starting April 19th. I am hiking with a friend I made two years ago when I joined a Facebook group hiking the Jmt. We discovered that we hiked every well together. This will be the third year in a row that we’ve hiked together. Wishing you luck that Texas will become a life long hiking buddy for you.
I was thinking of also doing the Cape Wrath Trail but chickened out. I was intimidated 😂😂 Doing the coast to coast instead after the West Highland Way.
Enjoy your hike.
Yes I remember you mentioned you're starting in April. Have a great hike! :) You will love the C2C. And yes, I hope Texas and I will do well together. I think we will
Heads up; Cape Wrath area is a military exercise area, (mostly RAF bombing and missile training). On training days there will be red flags flying around the area but you might want to check how you get notification of activity in the area before you venture in there :-) Also, there is a small café at Cape Wrath lighthouse. Good luck on your adventures, I look forward to the RUclips uploads.
Yes, i saw on someone's youtube videos they were worried about whether they could cross to Cape Wrath or not. I will make sure ill check closer to the end....if we ever make it that far. :)
That trail was definitely a mess. Kinda glad I went back to Tejas Camp.
Still laughing about your reaction to eating a S’More. Love it.
Scotland is going to be such an amazing adventure. I’m so excited and looking forward to it.
It's gonna be the most adventurous adventure and soo much funnn!!! I can't wait!! Thanks for coming with me!!
I’ve read narratives of Texas’ hikes and I believe she is as tough as you are, although you are probably faster. She carries a much bigger pack than you. However, your personalities seem to mesh well. Obviously you both possess bold, confident spirits with which to undertake an unknown hike like this.
Thanks Marty. It’s gonna be one great adventure for sure.
Yes, I know she is tough!! She actually has more experience than me and carries a much lighter backpack. I dont know how she got her pack so light. Im always bringing all kinds if stuff. Lol. Yes, I agree that i am faster and maybe a bit stronger. But I think her coming with me will enhance the adventure....by having a friend there and for me to be more social and think about another person other than myself. :) Personal development!!
When you do the WHW in May, you will need to book accommodation. It’s the most popular month as the midges are less bothersome, and considerably busier than the C2C. You are unlikely to get B&Bs this late. You also need to be aware of the restrictions on wild camping around Loch Lomond.
The Green Welly in Tyndrum is the only real place for supplies en route.
The Inveronan Hotel is has the most wonderful food en route. Nadia & co are the best ever hosts.
Scotland have their own currency notes. The same denominations as England and Wales but the are Scottish versions. You can use both.
Haggis is the local delicacy.
Midges may be an issue, so a net for your head may be a wise addition to your supplies.
We have done both walks and the WHW is easier that the C2C.
For next year, maybe Offa’s Dyke and add in Glyndwr Way and then you get to do a Welsh walk also. It’s has lots of history on it
Thanks for the info. Ive done research on it. Im camping the entire WHW which will take me 5-6 days. I was talking about the Cape Wrath Trail accommodations. Im not worried about it....I'll wing it....it's part of the adventure. :) yes, sooo many walks in the UK.....I can't go often enough....might have to just move there. Hehe
@@hikersheep it’s a lovely walk. Cape Wrath is on our list (we are older 59 & 71). Six days is doable. Most who do it in five days, find it too much. We live an hour from the Lake District, so go most weekends. Luxury. We are looking at Offas Dyke next year. If you watch Pipes Hikes, he shows some of the history. Or maybe the Pennine Way. I’ve done most of this one. Not as challenging a the CWT.
Not an easy trail, Bobo!