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:

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Monday, 18 January 2010

This weekend was taken up offering further training to trainee mountain instructors and guides. The two days were organised by AMI with help from myself and James Thacker We were also ably assisted by Blair Fyffe, one of Scotland's most knowledagable young avalanche observers. Check out what Blair gets up to on Dave Macleod's Blog when he is not digging holes in the snow searching for avalanche hazard clues.

Security on steep ground and confidence roping.

Blair in his element!

Blair and Tania sampling 'full' Scottish conditions.

A large number of instructors now use Paramo kit in the winter. Out of ten who attended, seven found the warmth and protection of Paramo to their liking.