Latest mountain conditions

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Aladdins Couloir in good 'nick'

Sunday, 13 December 2009

Hi Alan, we were up in the Northern Corries on Friday 11th and did Aladdins Couloir in perfect conditions.

4 photos attached. Most of the couloir was firm neve with some light patches of accumulated spindrift, ideal for a first time novice to winter climbing. The ice patch has formed only part way across the gully. The small cornice was very soft but could be easily avoided by keeping to the right at the top - although we went left and had some mild excitement!

Ian & Mark

Thanks to Ian Fozzard for these pics showing the ideal early season conditions in the Northern Corries.