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Glorious Glen Nevis

Wednesday, 3 June 2009

A really great day climbing in Glen Nevis today. A strong breeze and plenty of sun kept the wee beastie midges grounded all day. Also the great work carried out, cutting down trees that overshadow the crags has improved the climbing immeasurably.

The cliff above is Styx Buttress. This area until recently was plagued by overhanging trees, which not only harboured the mighty midge, but also cloaked the crags in autumn leaves, which in turn encouraged moss and lichen to infest the rocks.

Well done to Scottish Natural Heritage, working in harmony with local climbers and land owners and the Nevis Partnership.

Climbers on Pine Wall and the Gutter. Two very good routes.

The Birch Trees in this area (The Alp) are due some strong pruning shortly.

Fixed abseil gear is reducing the damage to some of the large Scots Pine in the area.