Braemar...and bye to my favourite beanie

Headed back up to Braemar with Jo, Steve & Helen for the weekend. We tried to go up Lochnagar from the Loch Muick side on Saturday, but the weather was so wild we had to abort on the saddle. We went up Meikle Pap, kicking steps in the snow and battling to stay upright, but realised it would be pretty stupid to attempt the summit as we were being blown all over the place by crazy weather. My favourite blue hat got snatched off my head, and Helen had her gloves stolen by the wild wind.












Had a really nice diverted loop round by Loch Buidhe and Dubh Loch - we even tried skating on the frozen top! Back by Loch Muick and then home to make pizzas and enjoy the cosy fire. Sunday was a much lazier day, walked around the village, along the river and up to the duck pond...I got some new hiking boots in the mountain shop, and a top & compass too :)