FCC 1-2 Touch/Trossachs

[Jene]

its my nightmare o area as well....though i swear it looks worse now are we on 1:10000 at the w'end?

and whats touch like? i've not been there b4

[rob f]

Obviously those who think i hate it don't know me well enough.

[brooner]

here you said:

Trossachs is too steep

has it flattened out recently? or have you been doing some hill training.

[rob f]

or maybe i've matured, and stop being a critic, take your pick

[Rookie]

the map's crazy - i'm either going to hate it or enjoy it depending on my run.

See the final details - the mapper has ommitted 10m (!!!!!) crags - what??

[rocky]

mmm mmm mmm i cant wait to unleash myself on it! not sure how i'll be faring after this on satudrday tho! and flatmates 21st on sat nite as well

anyway, i feel i've spent long enough out there (5.5 hours for 22km in the last three visits i think) to pass on some wisdom:

look ahead: quite often you can see where you should be going and it can be easier to see your route on the ground than on the map.

don't go off like a crazy man! its going to be a long race, dont burn yourself out at the start.

dress well: not your finest tux, but if its looking to be cold then an extra thermal is advised: you're not going to be moving quickly and if you get cold you'll just get colder.

the green (east side of map) is pretty thick. if you're looking for a control in it take care. if you're thinking of descending thourgh it then think twice: its steep with ots of fallen trees. round may well be faster.

dont let it get you down! its tough for everyone!

good luck!