The woods

It's easy to take a thing for granted when you see it every day, but this afternoon, on a mostly cold grey drab day, as I wandered down to the hut, I paused and just admired the vibrancy of the woods as Autumn takes hold. 

This morning I ran a ropework for Mountain Leaders workshop - mostly to help a couple of friends as they get ready for their assessment but also to keep my hand in. As Wellness Walks grows I don't want to let go of all the other things I do that I love, but it's a hard balancing act, and there has been a distinct lack of mountaineering this year, something I'll endeavour to address in 2024.