8 Dingwall Scouts and
1 Thurso Scout succeeded in their sponsored walk challenge to the top
of Cairngorm. We had a beautiful but windy day and a bit of cloud on
top so we could not see very much of the view unfortunately, but of
course it cleared as soon as we started to make our descent.
One lucky Dingwall Scout now has the proud honour of being invested into Scouting on top of Cairngorm.
Our
whole ascent and descent took 5 and a half hours in total. 3 hours up,
including a half hour stop at Ptarmigan restaurant for out picnic lunch
and toilets. 2.5 hours down with only a very minor ankle sprain on the
way down which slowed us only slightly (and made a miraculous recovery
when w got back to Badaguish Lodges and games were played outside).
All
in all a very successful weekend thanks to Muirton Sea Scout Leader
Andrew Tognarelli. Some of his Sea Scouts were in the next Lodge with
Charleston Academy so more inter-District friends were made all round.
MUIR OF ORD SCOUTS
“Who says Summer is best for outdoor activities!” Pictured are some of the Muir of Ord Scouts who picked beautiful November day to complete their ride for Cyclist Badge. Seen
half way on their journey, enjoying “Playtime” before a winter picnic
of hot soup and rolls, all in the spectacular autumnal scenery of the
Beauly Firth.
