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My friend and I were walking on a snowy plateau in the hills of Scotland when a cloud enveloped us. Suddenly everything was white and it was very surreal. Knowing where you are in this situation is essential.

Nouchetdu38, Anton Cruz Carro, Marie Paul, Bergfex and 12 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Amelia
Amelia club
A map is essential for any trip especially in the hills. I remember climbing Yr Garn with my husband many years ago. The weather was absolutely fine until we neared the top, then we were in thick fog. There was a very steep gully to our left called 'The Devi's Staircase, so Adrian veered right knowing it was much safer that way. When we eventually came down a bit further to see where we were, there was an unrecognizable (at first) mountain tarn in view. Quite frightening really.
5 weeks ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Excellent minimalist compo!
5 weeks ago.
Chris Bowness club has replied to William Sutherland club
Thank you William.
3 weeks ago.
 Leo W
Leo W club
ein spannendes Bild
5 weeks ago.
Chris Bowness club has replied to Leo W club
Thank you Leo.
3 weeks ago.
 Christa1004
Christa1004 club
I guess it must be frightening...
5 weeks ago.
Chris Bowness club has replied to Christa1004 club
It usually is, but in this instance we knew where we were and luckily there were no big drops nearby.
3 weeks ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
Wow aucune visibilité bonne journée.
5 weeks ago.
Chris Bowness club has replied to Patrick Brandy club
Yes it was a moment to stop and ponder. Have a good night Patrick.
3 weeks ago.
 Anton Cruz Carro
Anton Cruz Carro club
Your friend would be photographing absolute white then. A high risk situation here. Best wishes, Anton.
3 weeks ago.
Chris Bowness club has replied to Anton Cruz Carro club
Thank you Anton, he was taking a video on his phone. I've got it somewhere and he sweeps round to me with my camera. The terrain was on our side and it also didn't last too long, so we were lucky.
3 weeks ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
A great high-key shot demonstrating the condition on these hikes. Thing could turn beautiful or dangerous in a moment no doubt. Well done.

Herb
3 weeks ago.
Chris Bowness club has replied to Herb Riddle club
Thank you, Herb. Yes in rougher terrain this would have been more worrisome.
3 weeks ago.

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