A man is determined to keep his dream of climbing all 282 alive despite his Parkinson's diagnosis. Andy Munro had planned to follow in the footsteps of his 85-year-old father, Jimmy, by climbing all 282 Munros. However, when Andy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2021, summiting all the Munros suddenly seemed out of reach.
Following his diagnosis at just 49 years old, Andy was determined to keep his dream of climbing all the Munros alive and so, with around 100 already under his belt, he vowed to not let his condition stand in his way. Three years later and with less than 70 still to climb, Andy has decided to push himself even further with an epic challenge; climbing the 12 Munros north of Glen Shiel in just 36 hours. Andy will be taking on this monstrous leg of his Munro challenge to raise vital funds and awareness for the charity Cure Parkinson’s, whose research seeks to slow, stop or ultimately reverse Parkinson’s.
Andy will be joined by four close friends – Alan Wilkinson, Gary Miller, Neil Gourlay and Richie Vannett, dubbed the Glen Shiel Warriors – on this stretch of his Munro bagging challenge, and all are excited to start the climb. Andy said: "I’m looking forward to spending time in this beautiful, rugged and remote area, with jaw-dropping views (weather permitting). I’m also looking forward to some big laughs in great company!" Andy and the Glen Shiel Warriors have been planning their route and organising the logistics of the climb to make sure they s.
