Latest mountain conditions

These are posted as and when I have the time or information. Climbers are welcome to let me know what they find anywhere in Scotland, and I will try and post this information also. Links to other relevant sites are at the top and foot of this page. Important links as follows:

Very Cold

Sunday, 28 December 2008

Very cold and dry just now. These pictures show what is around from Christmas Eve. Whilst conditions for harder routes are pretty 'thin' there are good climbs to be achieved on Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor. Aonach Mor has been reported as loose (rocks) in places.

For the easier grade I/II's, many routes are complete and very solid. At least two teams out on Point Five Gully. One rope had a problem with a crampon and needed to descend for a pit stop in the kit store, here at Calluna. They are off up for another shot at the trophy!

Summit Cairn of Nevis from inside the emergency shelter.

Looking up towards Indicator Wall from beneath Tower Scoop. Looks 'thin' but climbable.

The 'Cornice Flop' brilliantly executed here on Aonach Mor.

Looking across the East Face of Aonach Mor.

Climbing on routes to the south of Easy Gully on Aonach Mor.

Descending Easy Gully on Aonach Mor.

View towards Ben Nevis from Aonach Mor.