Thanks, John, Brian and Emma. I'm staying there and was talking to them yesterday about sending a parcel, but didn't think to ask about gas. I'll ring again and post the result. It looks as if there's a choice between carrying extra from Fort William to get me to Braemar or getting a bus to Pitlochry and back, neither of which are appealing.

Or a 7 hour drive (3.5 hr each way) down the A9 in the next few days ...

It's 10 minutes on the train to Pitlochry from Blair Atholl and a nice way to spend an afternoon if you arrive early in BA. The shopping options are significantly better.

Andy

'We do not sell that type of gas in our shop. "
I'm astounded!!:open_mouth:

Of course you could be naughty and include a small canister in your parcel or include a handful of esbit cubes and a survival stove.

Brian, please don't suggest that anyone should send any such items by post. They are specifically prohibited by the Post Office for the very good reason that sending them is potentially very dangerous.

Couldn't agree more Emma. Obviously, Vanessa would know and agree with us, but other less experienced Challengers may not understand the risks.

Fair enough, wrist sore from being smacked.