What a surprise! It was raining this morning when we started out at 8:45. It was just a light rain or drizzle so we both decided to forego the rain gear. I did the entire hike without rain gear and Peg about 3/4 of it. I have found that waterproof, breathable rain gear is only breathable if you don't move or elevate your heart rate and I get overheated in the gear.
The first couple of miles were alongside the main road and quite loud with all of the traffic. We then turned uphill to tackle the "Devils Staircase" to the highest point on the West Highland Way. Other than being very rocky it was quite easy. Then it was up and down for several miles until the long decent into Kinlochleven. Kinlochleven is a planned factory town built around an aluminum smelting business which operated until 2001. Kinlochleven has reinvented itself as a major outdoor activity center. The old smelter building has been transformed into the biggest indoor articulated rock climbing and ice wall in Britian. I have not seen anything like it at home. The "aluminum museum" was also very interesting and we got to watch a 30 minute video of the history of the town.
Tomorrow is our last day on the Way with a 15 mile hike into Fort William where we will be back at sea level.
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