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Where to pee on this mountain - picture by Andy Say
By itchyfeet
04 March 2009 16:40
My family are planning to climb Ben Nevis this year. What is your advice regarding needing to go to the loo as our 9 yr old daughter can walk for longer than she can hold it?!! We understand there is a lack of bushes up them there hills. Thanks so much.
By Country Walking magazine
You've hit on a concern of every woman heading outdoors - going for a pee - and it's true the Ben has little in the way of shelter, with foliage disappearing about 150 metres up.But don't worry: a lonely rock or dip in the ground can hide a quick squat, or just a bend in the path with someone ready to yell if people appear. If it's desperate, the family can form a shield by standing in a line to admire the scenery. And for hygiene reasons do try to head off path and away from any streams (that's particularly important on busy routes like this).It's easier for blokes of course, and on this basis someone invented the Shewee, a funnel that lets women pee standing up. We're told it takes practice, but could be worth a try.
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Andy Say says
Re: Where can I go to the loo on Ben Nevis?
Sue_B said: If you don't have a group shelter, something as simple as a sarong is just as good, if you're needing to cover your (or your daughters) modesty - and it takes up hardly any room or weight in your rucksack! ------ End Quote ------ But some of us just look daft in a sarong......
Sue_B said: If you don't have a group shelter, something as simple as a sarong is just as good, if you're needing to cover your (or your daughters) modesty - and it takes up hardly any room or weight in your rucksack! ------ End Quote ------
If you don't have a group shelter, something as simple as a sarong is just as good, if you're needing to cover your (or your daughters) modesty - and it takes up hardly any room or weight in your rucksack! ------ End Quote ------
But some of us just look daft in a sarong......
16 March 2009 12:34
Sue_B says
If you don't have a group shelter, something as simple as a sarong is just as good, if you're needing to cover your (or your daughters) modesty - and it takes up hardly any room or weight in your rucksack! Tied round your waist, you're then covered - OK people will know what you're doing, but they won't be able to see anything. And don't forget the wet wipes!
If you don't have a group shelter, something as simple as a sarong is just as good, if you're needing to cover your (or your daughters) modesty - and it takes up hardly any room or weight in your rucksack! Tied round your waist, you're then covered - OK people will know what you're doing, but they won't be able to see anything.
And don't forget the wet wipes!
14 March 2009 20:17
IceDragon says
Thanks for the responses, peeps. The loo wasn't actually something I'd even thought about. The freezer bags and tissue is a great idea too.
Thanks for the responses, peeps. The loo wasn't actually something I'd even thought about.
The freezer bags and tissue is a great idea too.
14 March 2009 19:01
ptc says
About half way up, the tourist track Nevis becomes a boulder strewn dome, not much shelter, and walking off the the track to get out of folks sight could take you onto dangerous ground. As said above, take a group shelter (handy and fun to use anyway), plenty tissues and some freezer bags to carry them back off. Have fun up there.
About half way up, the tourist track Nevis becomes a boulder strewn dome, not much shelter, and walking off the the track to get out of folks sight could take you onto dangerous ground.
As said above, take a group shelter (handy and fun to use anyway), plenty tissues and some freezer bags to carry them back off.
Have fun up there.
13 March 2009 09:25
BikerFool says
I've been up a few times and would agree with altguish, it isn't much of an issue once you're on the route. As for teh poo, if I can train my dogs to go on command...start now with yourselves Have a great time and remember it isn't a race, the mountain won't be going anywhere and will wait whilst you climb; enjoy EVERY view and congratulate yourself on the spectacular performance.
I've been up a few times and would agree with altguish, it isn't much of an issue once you're on the route.
As for teh poo, if I can train my dogs to go on command...start now with yourselves
Have a great time and remember it isn't a race, the mountain won't be going anywhere and will wait whilst you climb; enjoy EVERY view and congratulate yourself on the spectacular performance.
12 March 2009 20:17
andyyouart
31 December 2009
20:15
I''m looking for a decent flask. I've tried several but they're not keeping warm for long even after pre-warming. I'm going om MT winter skills course in 5 weeks so need to get something good for then.
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