I'm sorry to hear this sad news. I met Pat during her first Challenge, in 1994, when she, Julia and I walked together through the Lairig Ghru, and camped together near Derry Lodge. She was great company, there was never a dull moment. I met Pat and Julie again, in 2017, in Montrose, at the end of Pat's last Challenge, and, I think, Julie's 20th Challenge. Apart from the three of us being 23 years older, Pat haddened changed, as bright and cheerful as in 1994. A lovely lady.

I met Pat and Julia a number of times on various crossings and they were so much fun as well as being helpful and encouraging. Pat was as mad as her hairdo. So refreshing - she wore her wealth of hillwalking skill and experience very lightly.

This morning I looked at this forum for the first time in years. I don't know what made me search for it. Haven't followed it since my last (10th) Challenge in 2013. The first post I read was the news that Pat has gone.

I'm so sad for Julia, and all her family and friends. What a great loss.