I’ve been based on the West Coast this week working with a large group from the Dutch Army who have come over to experience some proper mountains (the highest point in the Netherlands is only 322m above sea level). Focus Mountaineering has been hired in a consultancy role to ensure their plans are safe and then provide mountaineering instructors to look after them on the hill. With high pressure established, the troops have seen Lochaber at its best with walks around The Mamore Forest, Ben Nevis Summit and scrambles on the Ring of Steall and in Glencoe. Next week looks a bit more interesting for them…