Tuesday, May 22, 2007
First update from Scotland's ARWC pre-race
May 20, 1016hrs GMT – Glasgow Int’l Airport
I have not gotten access to the Internet yet. So far, it has been a restful trip over to Scotland. Caught up with Esther on the way, talking shop about AR and exchanging our thoughts for her upcoming ARWC effort.
May 20, 2230hrs GMT – Fort William
Met with Stuart, Ryan and Stone at noon today. Did some shopping at Xcape, then drove up to Fort William. Stuart, back on home turf, was really keen to point out the amazing sights along the way. Had dinner at ‘The Lochy’. Jet-lagged… on the go for the past 48 hours!
May 21, 1610hrs GMT – Fort William
The team had a relaxed start to the day with a breakfast / team meeting at the Nevisport cafe. After that, the team embarked on some retail therapy. Some equipment shortfalls had to be addressed, as well as the very important task of grocery shopping! Several bags of gear and one full supermarket trolley of food later, we headed back to the cabin for a late lunch, but not before stopping by at the Nevis center to check out the race headquarters and meet up with Phil Humphries.
Ryan and Stuart caught up on their e-mails after lunch. We are going to go for a hike shortly.
May 21, 2136hrs GMT – Fort William (The Food Stop Restaurant and Bar)
Stuart did not disappoint, pointing out magnificent views as he led us on a short training hike one evening from the head of Glen Nevis. At Steall Bothy (shelter with mountain rescue kit, used by hikers and campers, originally farmers and shepards). Crossed the River Nevis on a wire bridge, which was a load of fun – all the while overlooking the stunning Steall waterfall. They then put their navigation skills through their paces, trekking over a saddle and through a gully back to the car.
I have not gotten access to the Internet yet. So far, it has been a restful trip over to Scotland. Caught up with Esther on the way, talking shop about AR and exchanging our thoughts for her upcoming ARWC effort.
May 20, 2230hrs GMT – Fort William
Met with Stuart, Ryan and Stone at noon today. Did some shopping at Xcape, then drove up to Fort William. Stuart, back on home turf, was really keen to point out the amazing sights along the way. Had dinner at ‘The Lochy’. Jet-lagged… on the go for the past 48 hours!
May 21, 1610hrs GMT – Fort William
The team had a relaxed start to the day with a breakfast / team meeting at the Nevisport cafe. After that, the team embarked on some retail therapy. Some equipment shortfalls had to be addressed, as well as the very important task of grocery shopping! Several bags of gear and one full supermarket trolley of food later, we headed back to the cabin for a late lunch, but not before stopping by at the Nevis center to check out the race headquarters and meet up with Phil Humphries.
Ryan and Stuart caught up on their e-mails after lunch. We are going to go for a hike shortly.
May 21, 2136hrs GMT – Fort William (The Food Stop Restaurant and Bar)
Stuart did not disappoint, pointing out magnificent views as he led us on a short training hike one evening from the head of Glen Nevis. At Steall Bothy (shelter with mountain rescue kit, used by hikers and campers, originally farmers and shepards). Crossed the River Nevis on a wire bridge, which was a load of fun – all the while overlooking the stunning Steall waterfall. They then put their navigation skills through their paces, trekking over a saddle and through a gully back to the car.
