Spring is on the way

With things still warm high up and a spring like feel in the air we decided to head out for abit of rock climbing on Ardverikie Wall HS,4b which clams to be the best rock climb of its grade in Scotland. Not that I have climbed much rock in Scotland but I think I may agree even though it was dripping wet in places it provided 6 fantastic pitches of climbing which was a much better alternative to winter.

Disappointment on the Ben

We walked into the Ben again today with the plan of climbing Nasturtium IV,4 on Trident Buttress. Arriving at CIC things were warm around +8 degrees. We carried on up for a look but on arrival a avalanche had just come down the route. Whilst standing contemplating our options a very large block came down from the ledge Route area followed by several other falls from other areas in the coire. We both agreed very quickly to make a hasty retreat.

Green Gully

Somehow we found ourselves walking into the Ben again today to climb Green Gully which was in good shape and provided some good climbing. There was a lot of teams on the route today with some moving very slowly causing teams to stack up at the belays.