Scottish climber completes 'full house' of 1,072 peaks around UK
Scottish climber Laura Baillie has become one of the few people to complete the 'full house' challenge, which involves summiting all 1,072 peaks across the UK and Ireland. She celebrated her final climb with family and friends at Carn na h-Easgainn.
Why it matters
This achievement highlights the dedication required for extreme mountaineering challenges and the cultural significance of peak-bagging in the UK.
Image source, Laura Baillie Image caption, Laura has become part of the elite group to complete the "full house"
It is a big day for Scottish climber Laura Baillie who has completed the "full house" of the UK's highest peaks.
Reaching the top of Carn na h-Easgainn in the Highlands, the 38-year-old becomes one of an elite group of about 100 people who have stood on all 1,072 summits.
To complete the Scottish Mountaineering Club challenge, hikers must tick off every Munro, Munro Top, Corbett, Graham and Donald in Scotland - as well as every Furth in England, Wales and Ireland too.
At 2,025ft (617m), Laura said she chose Carn na h-Easgainn as a simple final ascent so family and friends could be there to celebrate her achievement.
Even her 89-year-old granny was able to be there on the summit near Tomatin, south of Inverness.
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