I was slightly worried about the two young couples I met on the way back down. The first pair seemed very sensible though - they asked the right questions about the conditions, and I said to them if they felt unsure, to go home and come back another day. The second pair - not equipped for the conditions at all. She had what looked like a pair of leggings on, inappropriate boots and a very light rucksack....
He asked 'how bad is it?' 'Bad enough' was my reply. Hope they had the sense to turn back. That's the problem when there's a hill with a good path. People don't realise there isn't a path when there's two feet of snow sitting on it, and although there were plenty of footsteps to follow, you still have to know where to look for them
Lots of icicles chicky. I love a good icicle
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
No icicles this week as the snow has departed again
Good forecast so I headed to Kinlochleven to do the Corbett, Garbh Bheinn, which sits between the beautiful Mamores to the north, and the Aonach Eagach ridge in Glencoe to teh south. Only 150 feet short of Munro status, and every bit as good as many of them - in fact, much better than a lot. A good workout for the thighs!
Lots of fog en route, and all the photographers were lining up alongside Rannoch Moor patiently waiting for their moment. Just beyond, the fog suddenly cleared so I stopped to get a pic of the Black Mount hills, Stob Ghabar and Stob a Choire Odhair, which are it's backdrop.
Heading up the steep slope, to the first of the three peaks which form the ridge to Garbh Bheinn - Torran nan Crann
The steepness of the route means the views are getting spectacular quite early on. First good view across to the Mamores
and one for Joyce - looking back west along Loch Leven to Ben Cruachan. I had a great view higher up of the entire Dalmally Horseshoe, which it's part of. You can just see the bridge across the loch at Ballachulish - right at the far end
Panning round a little further south west, those blue skies were staying all day - the well named Pap of Glencoe just left of centre. Ballachulish Horseshoe poking up to it's left
The summit cone of Garbh Bheinn from the second peak, Stob Coire Sgoilte. Nice bit of basic scrambling to reach these two tops, but avoidable if you don't fancy it
Looking north from S.C.S. Mamores , and Nevis hills beyond. Won't name them - it's just ' all the hills'
Closer view of Nevis and surrounding peaks. So little snow!
Looking south to the back of the Aonach Eagach ridge, from the summit. You can see some of it's famous pinnacles of spiky rock
Left to right - end of the A.E ridge, Ballachulish Horseshoe ( two Munros), Pap of Glencoe and the Dalmally Horseshoe ( four Munros)
Looking beyond the eastern cairn on the summit to Schiehallion (hill of the fairies )
They say on a clear day that you can see it from almost anywhere!
One of Ben Lomond on the way home in the fading light. It was invisible on the outward journey because of fog
Apparently, they're getting some snow today Joyce - Fort Bill area. The chap I met reckoned there would be plenty to come. We do tend to get it later in the winter right enough. Not sure if it'll be enough for the ski resorts though.
You need a bit of height for those views aym - that summits's over 2,800 feet above sea level
The Munros are all over 3,000 feet, and Nevis is four and a half thousand, but the best views are often from those lower hills because of the cloud base masking the higher summits
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
It would be easy to take it for granted so I'm very aware of how lucky I am, aym, although I don't always think so when I have to get up on a cold, dark morning to head out!
As long as my knees are ok, and I can still drive the distances to get there, I'll keep going. I'd like to move further north eventually, so that I can access the hills there, as it's too much for a one day outing. Three hours is about the maximum drive I'd do, for a bigger walk of around 7 or 8 hours, without it being prohibitive. I would only do that now and again too.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
It's not the driving so mind I'd mind, I'm used to long journeys - but on French roads which are straighter with less traffic than English ones. But 2 hours, maybe 3, is the most I could walk. Fairy must be pretty fit. I used to go out hacking for 3- 4 hours and walk 1 hour but my horse did the rest! Now the right knee can't take it.
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Lovely atmospheric photos, Fairy. Glad you didn't get totally submerged by the snow...
I was just about tall enough Liri, although there were plenty of places I could have disappeared, but fortunately not on the route
As soon as I took my crampons off, I went on my bum about three times though
In my defence, it is a steep hill with lots of changes of terrain .....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Great pics Fairy .....loving those icicles ❤️❤️❤️
Fairy those photos are fab! I can't imagine doing what you do. Congrats.
Thanks Pat
I was slightly worried about the two young couples I met on the way back down. The first pair seemed very sensible though - they asked the right questions about the conditions, and I said to them if they felt unsure, to go home and come back another day. The second pair - not equipped for the conditions at all. She had what looked like a pair of leggings on, inappropriate boots and a very light rucksack....
He asked 'how bad is it?' 'Bad enough' was my reply. Hope they had the sense to turn back. That's the problem when there's a hill with a good path. People don't realise there isn't a path when there's two feet of snow sitting on it, and although there were plenty of footsteps to follow, you still have to know where to look for them
Lots of icicles chicky. I love a good icicle
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
No icicles this week as the snow has departed again
Good forecast so I headed to Kinlochleven to do the Corbett, Garbh Bheinn, which sits between the beautiful Mamores to the north, and the Aonach Eagach ridge in Glencoe to teh south. Only 150 feet short of Munro status, and every bit as good as many of them - in fact, much better than a lot. A good workout for the thighs!
Lots of fog en route, and all the photographers were lining up alongside Rannoch Moor patiently waiting for their moment. Just beyond, the fog suddenly cleared so I stopped to get a pic of the Black Mount hills, Stob Ghabar and Stob a Choire Odhair, which are it's backdrop.
Heading up the steep slope, to the first of the three peaks which form the ridge to Garbh Bheinn - Torran nan Crann
The steepness of the route means the views are getting spectacular quite early on. First good view across to the Mamores
and one for Joyce - looking back west along Loch Leven to Ben Cruachan. I had a great view higher up of the entire Dalmally Horseshoe, which it's part of. You can just see the bridge across the loch at Ballachulish - right at the far end
Panning round a little further south west, those blue skies were staying all day - the well named Pap of Glencoe just left of centre. Ballachulish Horseshoe poking up to it's left
The summit cone of Garbh Bheinn from the second peak, Stob Coire Sgoilte. Nice bit of basic scrambling to reach these two tops, but avoidable if you don't fancy it
Looking north from S.C.S. Mamores , and Nevis hills beyond. Won't name them - it's just ' all the hills'
Closer view of Nevis and surrounding peaks. So little snow!
Looking south to the back of the Aonach Eagach ridge, from the summit. You can see some of it's famous pinnacles of spiky rock
Left to right - end of the A.E ridge, Ballachulish Horseshoe ( two Munros), Pap of Glencoe and the Dalmally Horseshoe ( four Munros)
Looking beyond the eastern cairn on the summit to Schiehallion (hill of the fairies
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They say on a clear day that you can see it from almost anywhere!
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I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks Fairy
Great views of a kent area. Can't believe how sparse the snow is!!
Ooh - the last bit hasn't worked. Too many pix
Schiehallion
One of Ben Lomond on the way home in the fading light. It was invisible on the outward journey because of fog
Apparently, they're getting some snow today Joyce - Fort Bill area. The chap I met reckoned there would be plenty to come. We do tend to get it later in the winter right enough. Not sure if it'll be enough for the ski resorts though.
You need a bit of height for those views aym - that summits's over 2,800 feet above sea level
The Munros are all over 3,000 feet, and Nevis is four and a half thousand, but the best views are often from those lower hills because of the cloud base masking the higher summits
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
It would be easy to take it for granted so I'm very aware of how lucky I am, aym, although I don't always think so when I have to get up on a cold, dark morning to head out!
As long as my knees are ok, and I can still drive the distances to get there, I'll keep going. I'd like to move further north eventually, so that I can access the hills there, as it's too much for a one day outing. Three hours is about the maximum drive I'd do, for a bigger walk of around 7 or 8 hours, without it being prohibitive. I would only do that now and again too.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
More fabulous photos!
It's not the driving so mind I'd mind, I'm used to long journeys - but on French roads which are straighter with less traffic than English ones. But 2 hours, maybe 3, is the most I could walk. Fairy must be pretty fit. I used to go out hacking for 3- 4 hours and walk 1 hour but my horse did the rest! Now the right knee can't take it.