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I was the first woman to complete a Winter Munro Round. What I discovered whilst breaking trail surprised me as much as it might surprise you.

2 December 2024 / 11:31 GMT20 January 2025 / 10:23 GMT

Winter Munro Round - A rare capture of Anna looking very tired on the summit of Sgurr a' Mhadaidh after a huge day climbing the southern 8 Cuillin Munros in technical condition. Photo by Anna Wells

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Anna Wells is a climber and mountaineer based in the Scottish Highlands. She is currently taking time out to write a book and deliver talks about the Winter Munro Round that she completed in March 2024. Anna’s current enthusiasm lies in big multi-activity mountain days, where a dream day involves cycling, rock climbing, paragliding and swimming.