hi is there anyone in the Aberdeen area who knows a thing or two about alpine walking and climbing? reason i ask is i am wanting some second hand boots off ebay and its hard to tell the condition in the photos, so seeing if anyone round there could have a look for me and report back? any help...

I've just ordered a new tent, bag and other bits... I can't offer enough praise to the service I received from The Climber Shop... Email, Phone and Web Store all excellent... Obviosuly more importantly, they also took a bid :p (It was a rather lumpy order though!), but I managed 10%...