Latest mountain conditions

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Mellow on Nevis

Saturday, 20 December 2008

Apart from a heavy shower at around 0900 we had a very mellow, windless day climbing an easy traverse of the Douglas Boulder, via the West Gully and descending the East Gully. The weather was in fact spring-like.

I found a valuable item outside of the CIC Hut this afternoon, so anyone who has mislaid anything today, please get in touch.

Lots to go for in Coire na Ciste

The Curtain is forming, but looks mighty thin.

Point Five Gully looks in good shape, but may be melting, so not sure of the quality of the ice.

Douglas Gap Gully (West). A good short grade I. Also in this area, on the right of the gully are plenty of sporting options for a shorter day, up to around grade III/IV. Just follow something that looks interesting and don't bother with the guide book. Descent is pretty straightforward into the foot of Observatory Gully.