In response to the idea of going up a mountain without waterproofs, I went up an 8000ft mountian in Andorra, in the Pyrenees on the french border last Saturday in shorts and a vest. I was sweating like a ***** in church all the way. I was so hot! I was carrying some basic waterproofs and warm clothing in my pack as well as stove etc. About 1/2 an hour from the peak the weather moved in at an alarming rate of knots from clear and hot to cloudy fog descending from the peaks at speed. Without even giving a thought we turned tail and headed down quickly. Managed to stay ahead of the cold weather and got back in the car in a pool of sweat. By the time I had driven to the French border (after topping up on 80% vol Absinthe for £4 a bottle...) the fog was so thick I couldn't see more than a car length!! A real pea souper. Even if I was wearing the right kit, finding the path would have been a problem. I shall return some day soon and get to the peak on a clearer day. The best kit you can carry is your brain, and i think Ray even carries one of those!
Great **** take though, AUSSIE- I see where you are coming from !
Great **** take though, AUSSIE- I see where you are coming from !
