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Sunday 7th February 2010

Mike climbing Smiths Gully (photo by Di Gilbert)

Loads of ice (and climbers) on Creag Meagaidh

Di reported a busy day in Creag Meagaidh today. Thanks to her and Mike for the following report and photos:

“Today with Mike in Smith’s Gully. Last in the long line and folk also on Ritchie’s...Good ice although pretty kicked out in places and definitely started to feel a little bit soggy in the afternoon – drippy ice. Low cloud so never got a look see at the main corrie but the car park was definitely full.”

Di climbing on the 2nd pitch of Smiths Gully (photo by Mike Brownlow)

Di descending Raeburns Gully (photo by Mike Brownlow)

Wednesday 3rd February 2010

North, Central and Southern Buttresses in Stob Coire nan Lochan (photo by Gareth Davies)

Conditions report from Glencoe

Thanks to Gaz for the following report from yesterday:

“I fair bit of snow fell overnight, just stopping early this morning. It went almost down to the road, with significant accumulations above 700m. Fortunately it was light and fluffy (must of been light winds overnight) so trailbreaking wasn't too arduous. We climbed Crest route today (V,6) which is an amazing route. Great steep and positive climbing with loads of gear. It took a bit of sweeping to find the cracks, but the snow was easily removed. To cap it off the clear skies gave stunning views when we topped out.”

I have archived all previous conditions reports. Please click on the appropriate link below to view past reports.

January 2010