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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:
Compleat on NevisWednesday, 1 July 2009
posted by Westcoast Mountainguides @ 14:41 0 comments view this post with comments post a comment Perspiring on SkyeTuesday, 30 June 2009
posted by Westcoast Mountainguides @ 22:43 0 comments view this post with comments post a comment Dream of White HorsesSunday, 21 June 2009![]() Hi Alan Went over to Angelsey on Friday and done which MUST be one of the best routes in the UK being A Dream of White Horses. we had minimal wind and bright sun all afternoon and the route and crag ! to ourselves whilst most of north wales appeared wet and windy so its always worthy of a look ! The route will live long in the memory :O) Jason Wood esquire (climbed with Martin Race and Fraser Campbell) Thanks Jason. Good pictures of one of the countries best rock climbs. Well done, the three of you. AK posted by Westcoast Mountainguides @ 14:40 0 comments view this post with comments post a comment Raven's EdgeSunday, 7 June 2009
Duncan Thanks Duncan. Peck were a make of pitons.
posted by Westcoast Mountainguides @ 23:20 1 comments view this post with comments post a comment Success and Failure on SkyeSaturday, 6 June 2009A couple of weeks back I had a number of groups out on the Black Cuillin Traverse attempt. Out of four groups only one team made it and all in the same period. None of the groups experienced a two day dry slot thoughout the week, even though the timetables were flexible.
Any number of reasons were the cause of disappointment. From a lack of fitness to slow technique on exposed rock or more likely on wet slippery rock. The one team that did succeed was on a one to one basis, very fit and very dogged in pursuit of success. Even in good weather some teams fail due to a lack of fitness and understanding of what is involved. However, as is clear from these photos and short report from one client it is possible in less than perfect conditions, even though the serious nature of the ridge is increased considerably on wet rock. ![]() On the first day a clear view into Loch Coruisk. ![]() On the second day on Collies Ledge. Very slippery and exposed. A rope is being used for protection. ![]() An evening view from the bivouac. Hi Alan Thanks again for sorting my traverse out. Spike has a saying about climbers having a smile like somebody who has found a cookie jar at a party. I am still smiling! Here are a few shots from our trip, other than the ledge they are from the 1st day, 2nd day was not a good day for taking pics! The traverse has been a long held ambition for me, I had two fantastic days on the ridge with Spike despite the weather, something to tell the grand kids about! All the best Al and also Hi Alan, Just wanted to say thanks for organising my traverse, it was one of the best experiences of my life - I'm still grinning about it now! Please pass on a huge thank you to Spike, his guiding was excellent and he was good company. We got lucky with the weather for the northern half of ridge - the dry gabbro was awesome, I wasn't so keen on the wet basalt on the second day though! I still don't know how Spike swum up the T-D gap. I will send some pics when I get them sorted out if that is ok. Thanks again posted by Westcoast Mountainguides @ 10:52 4 comments view this post with comments post a comment Carnmore and FlowersAlan, Just finishing a fantastic two weeks in Skye, Carnmore, Glencoe and Glen Nevis. Belay on Gob attached. It is that time of year again; wonder if anyone might know what this flower is? Found both at Carnmore and on the Buachaille Etive Beag... I thought that it was Mountain Avens, but the colour and leaves are wrong. Duncan Thanks Duncan. Report and good pictures appreciated as usual. AK
posted by Westcoast Mountainguides @ 10:35 5 comments view this post with comments post a comment Sun Rain and HailFriday, 5 June 2009
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