Weather forecast on www.mwis.org.uk was a peach for
Western Highlands. Parked up at 11am, in Glencoe, then trudged off
in the sunshine thru the ROW up 'Lairig Gartain' in the Glencoe
area.
Icy frozen path but fast. Then knee to thigh deep powder
up the flagged path then snaking up to avoid going below the
avalanche littered slopes below 'Stob na Doire'.
Broke out of the small cornice (scary) onto the ridge and
blinding sun, relief from the trail breaking and plodded up to the top.
Amazing 'reminder you are alive' views spread out in all directions.
Beyond Schiehallion was grey and murky, cairngorms looked poor..
Ben Nevis dominating the north view. No wind at all and I heard
french voices coming from the summit across the glen. Stilljust a fleece
and no gloves.
A nice narrow corniced ridge led to the 98th Munro of mine, Stob Na Broige.
I checked to see another descent but trundled back and returned down the
ascent route.
Still amazes me how many folk are up just now WITHOUT axes.
A group I met asked how far the summit was, I was tempted to say
'look at your map'. A peculiar question considering there was 70 miles of visibility.
A great day route and weather wise.
Photos here http://www.munrobagging.fotopic.net/
A bit of Bouldering at the largest indoor climbing wall now.(www.adventurescotland.com)
Nick