David Shepherd Memorial Glamaig Hill Race
2008
) Almost the whole race can be observed from the start at Sligachan |
) The pack cross the old road bridge at the Sligachan Hotel |
) Part of Cuillin Ridge from the bottom of Glamaig - L to R, Sgurr nan Gillean, Am Basteir (+ Tooth) and Bruach na Frithe |
) The first runners to appear over the crest are Brian Marshall (HELP) and Alec Keith (HBT). Note: - the slope has flattened out here. |
) Brian is going to win his 6th Glamaig race! |
) Kenny Riddell (Highland HH) trying to keep Alec Keith in his sight |
) Alan Smith (Deeside) being closely followed |
) "I've got Ronnie Gallagher in my sight" |
) From the top you can see the ferry leaving for the Isle of Raasay |
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) Blaven from the summit of Glamaig |
) Shades of yellow |
) Phillipa Headley with the Sligachan Hotel and campsite 770 metres below |
) It's all downhill now. You'll either love the scree or hate it! |
) Andrew Shepherd eyes the summit |
) Steven Fallon was 4th and the next day he led us up Sgurr nan Gillean, on our last Munro |
) Anyone like a jelly baby? Lois Noble (1st Lady) keeps her head down. |
) The Cuillins backdrop is just amazing |
) It was a hot day! |
) The summit group enjoying the sun and views |
) Brian finished before the first lady reached the top |
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