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Wednesday, 20 January 2010

West Chimney today on Bidean nam Bian in about grade III 'nick'. A great route and in really good condition. Thanks to Cio and Tamsin for this report. Also the ice bulges beneath Central Gully on Stob Coire nam Beith are giving good sport over two pitches before abseil descent according to Chris Walker. Very windy on Ben Nevis today. Conditions are certainly getting good after the thaw. A few freeze/thaw cycles are on the way, so it should remain good for some time hopefully. Curved Ridge was also in good shape today.

Hi Alan, Yes a good route (Chimney Route) although I suspect that Cio might have been a bit harsh with the grade, definitely easier but maybe IV,4!

Did Raeburn's Buttress today on the Ben. Not on ideal condition as there wasn't much ice where you pull out of the cave, probably tech 6 rather than IV,5.

James


posted by Westcoast Mountainguides @ 22:55 


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