Thanks, Louise, and wishing you a fair wind in all respects this time.

I am very philosophical about the outcome. If I don't get on it I can a) get a guaranteed place next year, b) get to do the part of the CWT up to Kinlochewe that I haven't done yet, c) do my route for that as and when d) take the Geology exam I'm supposed to be doing in Ullapool on 21st May.

So que sera ....

Vanessa

Yep good luck Vanessa, and with the HexPeak.

For the money, it looks like a cracker.

Now... What tent do I take????

How many have you got, Andrew??!!

I was too polite to ask! Mind you, David did look a little surprised when I said I wanted a tent for my birthday. As if we didn't have a few already .......

I owe you an apology Andrew - I'm every bit as guilty. And here I was, eyeing up the Nordisk one that won prizes and was reported in TGO mag....

You can find a good review of the new SilHexpeak shelter in pretty dire weather by clicking
HERE

It looks amazingly good value for money. Bob & Rose should do very well with this little marvel!

Thanks for the link, Alan. With any new tent there needs to be a fair amount of faffing about till you get the hang of what works best, so I'll look forward to practising once I get mine. I'll also be interested to hear Bob's comments on the bent pole because,for me, a pole problem on a multi-day trip would be a serious problem, the aforementioned knees not being able to go downhill without support.

Hi Vanessa

I wouldn't be too concerned about the pole buckling in heavy weather. If you walk with two poles you can double-pole your pitch, using both poles side by side to support the flysheet. This is discussed in the comments section of the post I referred to.

It should be fine & dandy!

Thanks. I'm sure I'll get the hang of it once I get my hands on it. And I havve had the email from John this morning so am very very very happy!

That's excellent news!

Brilliant news Vanessa!! Look forward to catching up with you somewhere