We set off for our final climb of the crossing from Glen Tanar up the path to Mt Keen
It was a fair day when we started with a cool breeze and odd bursts of sunshine.
However as we arrived at the peak, a snow storm came in within minutes of us arriving, and hammered us with high winds which almost blew us off our feet and swamped us with horizontal sleet and hail for 15 minutes.
Then as quickly as it came, and as we tried to retreat, it blew past as we headed down to safety. Within 15 minutes we were once again standing in sunshine, with a light breeze and really rather pleasant walking as we headed down towards Tarfside.
Pretty much summed up a typical Challenge Day on this crossing!
Then once into St Dronstans Hostel where we caught up with many other Challengers all of whom arrived from different directions. So much tea and bacon sandwiches were consumed with vigour.
At Tarfside I was lucky enough to chat with first timer Steve Chesterton from Kansas, his friend Block Andrews who was joining him for the last few days and Peter Stickler from Bristol, for their impression of this unique event.
In the evening everyone headed over to the Mason Arms where more social discussions continued loudly into the night.
Andy however chose a different route via Foukside through to the Fetteresso Forest where he was overcome with a reflective mood as he accepted his trip was almost over.
Day 12 Map