Report by Richard Oxlade - Lochaber Technical Co-ordinator/ SOA President
Dave Kershaw - 6 Days Chair
We’re sure that amongst all of the mixed messages about summer holidays, travel restrictions and numerous other uncertainties you’re probably keen to know the latest plans for this year’s 6 Days. As you can imagine this is not proving to be the easiest event to organise, and while we are doing everything possible to stage the event some things are outside our control.
Firstly, the good news:
Secondly some things will inevitably be different this year. We’re having to make these changes to put on the event safely as we still have to plan for COVID:
Hopefully, the prospect of getting out into some stunning highland forests and moors after 18 stressful and frustrating months excites you as much as it does us. It probably comes as no surprise that there are still a few hurdles to overcome:
Because of these remaining uncertainties we’re going to make a “GO/NO-GO” decision at the end of May. Beyond that date we need a high degree of certainty that the event won’t be cancelled to avoid being too exposed financially. Until then, like you, we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed that everything moves in the right direction.
Finally, we’d like to say thank you to the many volunteers who have committed their time to Lochaber 2021. The Scottish 6 Days is a massive undertaking in any year and this year it’s especially difficult. Their commitment is really appreciated.
Many thanks again for your support and understanding.