Coire Etchachan Shelter by jamibann

Coire Etchachan Shelter

Yesterday's hike was up to Loch Etchachan, passing by this cute little bothy, and onwards up to Ben Mheadhoin, returning home by Derry Cairngorm. An arduous day out, accompanied by fabulous summer temperatures, but winter's remnants were still very evident, especially on the north faces. This bothy is mostly referred to as the Hutchison memorial hut, built as it was, in the memory of Arthur Hutchison - a lover of the Cairngorms who ultimately died in a climbing accident in Wales. The plaque on the side of the hut reads 'So will I build my altar in the fields, and the blue sky my fretted dome shall be, and the sweet fragrance that the wild flower yields, shall be the incense I will yield to thee'.
Oh, wow Issi That looks like a splendid trip/day !
April 4th, 2021  
What a fabulous and poignant plaque message on the bothy. A superb shot too. What a gorgeous sweep of landscape
April 4th, 2021  
Fabulous photo, and great story. What a perfect memorial.
April 4th, 2021  
The bothy looks dwarfed by the mountains
April 4th, 2021  
Amazing capture and walk :)
April 4th, 2021  
What an awesome day it was....and you certainly make the most of days!!
April 4th, 2021  
Another amazing day ....super capture...
April 4th, 2021  
Inspirational landscape and emotive narrative.
April 4th, 2021  
A super shot
April 4th, 2021  
Bep
Such a fantastic landscape!
April 4th, 2021  
A grand panorama. I like the poetry on the plaque. What more could one aspire to.
April 4th, 2021  
Such fantastic scenery and lovely quote from the plaque.
April 4th, 2021  
Just thinking I bet you were taking layers on and off! I love the quotation- we’re starting to think about a headstone for my mum and wondering what to put on it.
April 4th, 2021  
Wonderful words....a prayer in themselves! Who needs churches!
April 4th, 2021  
It looks all uphill from here.
April 4th, 2021  
Kat
Great landscape
April 4th, 2021  
@tunia Yes, we still had a fair bit to go at this stage!
April 5th, 2021  
@judithg Yes, we never put anything on mum's headstone, but with hindsight, I think we should have. Ah, well, hope you find something appropriate for your mum.
April 5th, 2021  
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