YESSSS!! Oh wait... I mean NOOOO!! The Mighty Deerstalker 2018 has fallen victim to the weather. The most extreme event in the calendar has been out-extremed by Mother Nature and her Beast from the East. As late as this morning I was getting in touch with everyone I could think of who might have a spare 4WD I could borrow to get me up to Scotland safely. I'd laid out all my kit; my base-layers, mid-layers, triple strength waterproofed socks. My road route was planned to dodge most of the yellow and amber warnings, and my tent and sleeping bag were rolled and ready. The email dropped in around midday, and I must say that although I was disappointed in not being able to complete it, I was also a tiny little bit relieved. Looking at the various pictures the locals have been posting on the Rat Race event page, you can see how deep the snow is, various roads in to Innerleithen were out of action, and on top of all that my camping arrangements might be considered woefully in
A story and a journey filled with nature; One person managing life's natural obstacles with unending positivity. Another going for a jog outside to raise some money and awareness.