Out with the boys for a week
March 20th - 24th.
Tom and Gary arrived with 5 days planned on the hills.
Some doubtful (forecasted) weather turned out better than expected and we had a great week together.
Get your feet up!
Red Gully
Day 2 - A fabulous day in great weather and we made the most of it. Along the Fiachaill Ridge, down the Goat track, up Red Gully, down Jacobs Ladder and finally up Hidden
Hidden Chimney
Chimney, and still time for tea and cakes at 4pm.
Day 3 - Not so good weather today so just a couple of climbs. Up Goat track Gully and
The Runnel
then the Runnel. The tea and cakes were as good. We took off for the west coast in good time and were ensconced in the superb Bank Street Lodge by 6pm, eating and drinking in the excellent Crofter bar
Day 4 - Off up the Ben in reasonable weather and conditions. A superb ascent of Ledge Route and down for the BIG match. Result? 3-1 to the Wolves. Great!
Ledge Route
Ledge Route
Ledge Route
Day 5 - In line for a rapid drive south for the lads, Curved ridge on the Buchaille was
Curved Ridge
chosen as the final climb. Not much snow but still Great winter mountaineering and a wonderful day out.
Looking forward to more adventures with Tom and Gary.