Hot rock

Nearly time to head back to the West Highlands. But not because we want to you understand. I mean, why would we. The weather has been has been excellent if a little colder than expected, Its even warmed up these last few days. And every day we’ve been out and about doing something or other active.


We’ve sneaked in a few climbing sessions. Though Jodie is a regular visitor to the Ice Factor in Kinlochleven, she’s had virtually no experience of climbing on real rock. No better place to start than on the bolted routes at Les Gaillands just outside Chamonix.

Sam too has shown that he’s not shy when it comes to rock climbing. Yesterday afternoon we paid a visit to the climbing area by the lake at Les Houches. Despite being a bit higher and steeper than our previous attempts, both Sam and Jodie reached the top without much trouble.


And so we’re now in the routine of plenty of fresh air and outdoor fun. Not looking forward to the clocks going back and the short dark days of a Scottish winter!