Fresh snow in Scotland doesn't last long, so when it arrives
you need to make sure you’re around to welcome it. With lectures starting at
1.30pm, I had a few hours to make the most of the wonderful white stuff;) that
hugged the hills. I accompanied a strong party (you know who you are) on a plod
up Cairn Mor Dearg to scope out some skiable lines. The winds have been blowing
powerful Easterlies, clearing the East facing corries of soft snow exposing
hard neve which didn't look so lovely to slide on.
The day was pretty atmospheric in all; cloud dissipated
giving some nice views of the surrounding area. Icy winds and snow devils added to the Joys of
winter.
On approach we spotted a line which Connor was certain ran
all the way down to the North face path. After checking the map the line was
confirmed and we set of on well bonded slab.
As we dropped down the snow became far leaner, though we
managed to pick our way to the path on shallow snow patches. Skis and Boards
remain surprisingly intact despite rock dodging.
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