I have got my broadband back for the time being so: Old report from Monday 22nd February. Today 24th February we have much more snow, so this report is only of archive value I think.

Hi Alan,

Had a spin out today with the thought of a few routes and a wee ski tour. Few folk in Sneachda up to the usual mid to low grade routes. The plateau and surrounding hills are fast becoming tracked out as lots of people out ski touring.

See photos attached, Cascade has now fractured in several places and half of it is on its way to the Loch, melting fast today with the sunshine over the weekend seeing to its demise.
Hells Lum was deserted with tracks into and up The Wee Devil, this looks in good nick although elsewhere a lot of crud and in need of thaw / freeze.
Carn Etchacan was also deserted with no signs on any routes having been done here (no tracks) and a lot of snow on upper section.
Shelterstone had a party or two on Sticil Face with people moving quickly up the ice pitch and upper slabs (looks in good nick), although possibly a lot of snow in the chimney finish as slow to appear from this.
...and Coire an Lochain is on its way to becoming a ski slope...lots of snow on everything!

Hope your enjoying the good weather over there.

Regards

John Lowther



Hell's Lum


Coire an Lochain.




Shelterstone cliffs.


Broken Cascade.