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Where did the bad weather go?

Wednesday, 21 October 2009

Menacing clouds over Loch Leven yesterday morning and a poor forecast, led me to believe that a very bad day with really strong winds was coming in.

The tricky pitch at 2/3rds height on Curved Ridge. There has been a big rockfall just below this and a fair amount of loose rock remains.

On top of Crowberry Tower with Rannoch Moor behind and a pretty good day so far.

We even managed a trip out to Stob na Broige and no rain all day. The wind was fresh, but manageable. Still plenty of clouds associated with turbulent air and strong winds aloft. Loch Etive beyond.

We had left a car in Glen Etive and descended south from Stob Coire Altruim to avoid the steep rocky ground above Dalness. This is a much more obvious route, but no path and the tussocky grass requires care in order to avoid twisting ankles. The younger members of the party found it far easier to slide down on their backsides!