After making this route over a year before, this was the attempt to finally complete it. Starting at 5 in the morning in the dark by the Duart Castle turn off, I set off with all my gear for an unsupported run over what I knew would be the hardest thing and longest run I'd done to date. After abandoning an attempt due to injury before, I knew I had to get it done. The day ended out being lovely with good sun and incredible and familiar views of my home hills. After Beinn Talaidh, it remained really challenging all the way till the end with the mix of heat, trying to eat enough and just being generally tired from all the previous climbs. Mentally and physically the hardest thing I have done but by far the most rewarding, reaching the summit of Ben More made for an emotional last ascent. Not a bad effort, and great to get done at 18 years-old.
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Standard route
Multi-sport
No
Gender category
Male
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Total time
14h
54m
12s
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