Monday, 10 May 2021

Coire An T Snechda, Winter Climbing - Cairngorm National Park

 The unseasonably cold weather seems to be coming to an end but there is still lots of snow in the coires of the Cairngorms. Today we climbed in Coire An T Snechda on Central Gully! The snow was softer with the occasional indication of some slight rock fall, but in general with care and consideration the lower graded gullies are quite climbable.


Self arrest practice.


There is plenty snow!

JB on belay


Topping out.







Sunday, 9 May 2021

Deer Deer!


 

Wonderful short walk and views in my back yard!


 

Sea cliff rock climbing

 Wonderful day at the Burghead sea coast instructing traditional climbing. 

     JB Pilon climbing.
   and on descent
Cooler temperatures but sunny
 A wonderful climbing area for early in the season.


Tuesday, 13 April 2021

Wonderful winter climbing conditions here in the Cairngorms

 Nice day at work today with Nick who cruised up his first winter climb, we were so lucky to catch such wonderful weather and climbing conditions.





                                                    The Coire has great conditions for the time of year.

Monday, 12 April 2021

Some outstanding spring winter conditions

Wow, we have had a fantastic spell of fine weather here and the climbing and ski-mountaineering is good. Due to the Covid rules we can only participate with local climbers but as we live in the Highland Region that still give us a great selection of fine people to climb with but one should still take care and try to keep to the rules. Do remember to stay safe and stay local. 

Please be aware of current mandatory travel restrictions in Local Authority areas within Scotland and respect local communities by referring to Scottish Government guidance and safe route choices for exercise. For further guidance please refer to the following information for hillwalkers and climbers and snowsports on ski and board.



Here are some images from the past few day from around the North-West.






Saturday, 3 April 2021

Late winter climbing in sunshine

 An outstanding day here in the Cairngorms on firm spring snow with Crag and Shelly who are preparing for some Alpine climbing this coming summer season. 


                                                            In Aladdin's Couloir
                                              The coire has plenty snow on the lower graded climbs.

                                                    Descending Fiaccle ridge.