For February we spent a week in Glencoe battling Storm Doris, even so we managed to get: Sgòr na h – Ulaidh 994m The Beinn a’Bheithir Ballachulish pair via the col from the north side: Sgòrr Dhearg 1024m and Sgòrr Dhonuill 1001m Creise 1099.8m and Meall a’Bhuiridh 1108m in deep fresh snow. At Easter we stayed » read more »
New Year – Tyndrum The weather was a bit uninspiring so we didn’t take many photos. We did however get some good walking in and bagged… Ben Challum (1025m) Beinn Fhionnlaidh (959m) Beinn Dorain (1076m) and Beinn an Dothaidh (1004m) Beinn Dubhchraig (978m) and Ben Oss (1029m) Mid January – Killin Weather so poor we » read more »
A weeks training in snow skills with Glenmore Lodge, 5 snowy days and 1 night out on the Cairngorms. We bagged Sgor Gaoith & Meall a’Bhuachaille too.
Boots (Sportiva Trangos) with Yeti Gaiters 50l Rucksack (Lowe Alpine Attack 50) 4 Dry Bags (Exped) Waterproof Jacket Paramo Velez Adventure light Paramo Velez Trousers (over a pair of ron-hills if REALLY cold) 3 x Gloves (2 big + 1 small) 2 x Warm Hats + Balaclava 2 Long sleeved thermal tops (Helly-hansen) 1 Light Fleece 1 Pertex windproof shell » read more »
Author: Phil Newby