"Paul Richardson" wrote in message
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......spare a thought for the poor guys who would have had to carry
you down as they end up doing most weekends in the Highlands with
over-enthusiastic climbers ignoring quite serious weather forecasts.

JP


Not going to be drawn into that debate, except to point out that we
were properly equipped, not least with the sense to abandon two summit
attempts when the forecast proved its accuracy. Having said that
though, if you never went out when the forecast looks bad in
Scotland...... not sure you'd be up in the hills much at all!

Paul



Sure, it wasn't meant to be personal as I have no idea of your expertise and
am sure you were capable of judging the conditions. Was just making a
general point as living up here in the Highlands I see the Helicopter going
up into the hills every week-end and nine times out of ten it is to rescue
climbers who totally misjudged or ignored the forecast, were ill-equipped or
downright stupid.
Hopefully it is a minority as no doubt there are lots of others who go up,
come down safely who we never hear about of course.......the hills are there
for all to enjoy.

JP