The Geoff on Nostr: Scottish bothy culture is something that needs explaining to an international group ...

Scottish bothy culture is something that needs explaining to an international group of friends:

Imagine mountains and weather that will try to kill you if you can't find shelter. That's often Scottish mountaineering. The perfect mix of cold, wet, and slightly too far to walk

So we have bothies, anything from a literal concrete cube to (more often) a lovely wooden hut with a fireplace and a cupboard full of long-life food. You carry extra food in case the cupboard isn't full. So you can fill it