Land Rover Rotmell

Just a day out on the trails

GoPro Quik Stories

I've been playing about with GoPro Quik Stories software. These are a couple of my results so far.

Beast From The East

Th weather warnings were right. We got hit with snow two weeks ago.

What did that mean for me...... Well after the storms cleared, skiing of course. 

In the woods where I normally run I got to go out for a ski instead. It was great to get on the old telemark skis which must be going on for 25 years old. Still going strong although they could do with a little waxing.


As it turned out I was already on holiday the week of the bad snow so didn't have to get to work. When it was time to go back a winter wonderland greeted me.

Icicles from the rocks and snow hanging from the trees made for some great driving.

Lovely Dowally Loch.

The inevitable did happen though and cars slipped off the tracks.

No problems though. Just a little thinking and planning and out it came.

Dunkeld Chilly Rideout

Had a wee 22km ride out today to Dunkeld. Still cold out there but now snow.

Last Couple of Months

The last couple of months have seen some snow.

 Early Starts.

Sunny days as well as cloudy overcast ones.

But you always remember the good ones.

Spain Trip

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of heading over to LRE Les Comes in Catalonia Spain for some dry dusty and rocky driving. We had a great couple of days with 7 of the team from LRE Scotland. The driving included navigational tests and a tricky guided sections. Lots of fun and learned a bit more as well. Here are some of the highlights.

Sunshine in the Hills

Was helping out on an Adventure Trek yesterday up near Loch Turrent.

Nice Lunch Spot

We got up over 2500ft.

Views right done Strath Earn 

Convoy of 7 vehicles.

May Sunshine

The Sunshine has been out lately. So not to miss out we headed off on a little weekend adventure in the van with the Canoe on the roof.

The Sma Glen Road to Kenmore

River Tilt 

Loch Faskally in the Sunshine.

So a great couple of days camping and canoeing not more than 50 miles from home. We are very lucky where we live in Highland Perthshire to have this on our doorstep.

Sunday Cycle

Went out for a wee ride this morning. 38km was alright. Sun was out wind was light but it was colder than it looked.

New Discovery

This afternoon was mostly spent playing in the woods with this awesome vehicle.!

Passed

I passed my Lead Instructor Assessment at Land Rover Experience yesterday. Two months of hard work. Late nights studying and researching. Training and learning new skills.
The pressure was on yesterday but it all went smoothly.
I'm looking forward to what is next. The learning will not stop!

Training with Jill

 Recovery Training

All New Discovery

Myself, Murray (who also passed yesterday) and our Assessor Sarah.

Been a While

It has been a while since my last blog. I have been having a bit of a life reset. No longer in the Canoe industry and moving over to Land Rover instructing full time in the next month. 

In the meantime I have even out on my mountain bike. 

Paddle and Bike

Last Sunday I sneaked out for a multi activity morning.

A paddle and bike is what you need to revitilise your week.

5km kayak around the north end of Loch Faskally.

Followed by 11km cycle around it. 

Dirty Demo

Been out playing on Motorbikes.

I went to Motorrad Central's dirty demo event where I had the chance to ride a 1200GS

off road.

Here are some screen shots from my gopro.

Fantastic afternoon playing in the mud.

Some great instruction and a fun track to ride.

January Selfies!

The year so far. Although I don't think it I have been out being active a bit this year already. Running, cycling and paddling.

Run up Birnam Hill

Mountain bike loop from the house.

Another run this time around North Wood.

Kayaking laps on a part frozen Loch Clunie in my new racing kayak.

And of course playing about on the river Tay.