Would all Challengers please read the revised Challenge route planning notes. The requirements for FWAs have been re-worded this year and there is no mention of 500 metres (and never was) for a FWA. Also look at the check list which clearly states that a FWA is required for any route which may become impassable due to bad weather, by implication this includes low level routes.
While on the FWA subject please do read the route planning notes. As a vetter I am still having to return routes which don't have a FWA for Jock's Road, such a route will not get past the vetting stage so do yourselves a favour and include a FWA if your route is likely to include Jock's Road.
Also I have received several high level routes which include Munros and Corbetts. Challengers are required to indicate any Munros and Corbetts they intend to climb, easily done by including a C or M in brackets after the hill. Any route I receive lacking this information indicates to me that the Challenger may have little knowledge the Scottish Highlands and be unaware of the severity of the terrain they are planning to walk across. All these routes will be returned for revision so save yourselves extra work and do it right in the first time.
.......And finally.
Happy Christmas to you all!