The challenge was the West Highland Way in summer 1995 - a 95-mile hike across wet, midge-infested Scottish Highland, culminating in the ascent of Ben Nevis. So to practice we traversed the vertical route of the Isle of Wight...which was hot, dry...and without a noticeable insect population...it made sense at the time! Nevertheless, it provided the experience of long-distance walking, and so we began...

Isle of Wight Practice Hike - Day 1

Isle of Wight Practice Hike - Day 2

West Highland Way - Days 1 and 2

West Highland Way - Day 3

West Highland Way - Days 4 and 5

West Highland Way - Day 6

West Highland Way - Ben Nevis