Lochnagar
5th March 2022
It was great to be mostly on the surface of the snow walking in – only breaking through occasionally – this made for a fast approach walk. The cloud was part the way down the cliffs first thing this morning but it did lift later giving the full view. There were a few parties in the corrie but it wasn’t particularly busy. There is definitely more unconsolidated snow in Lochnagar than other locations recently visited – some of it isn’t particularly stable either. It isn’t deep or extensive but I was definitely working my way around it today, sticking to more consolidated areas.
Weather forecast looks good for tomorrow  – Potentially less cloud and more sunshine than today – Winds will be lighter first thing – picking up after lunch – Early start looks a good option.
Looking across to Central & Shadow Buttress, Eagle Ridge and the bottom of Parallel Buttress
The Early Birds: These climbers had themselves established on their route before anyone else arrived under the main cliffs.
Ice visible on West Buttress
Looking up the top half of Raeburn’s Gully – bit of a cornice up there…
Looking down Black Spout
Some small cornices around – Not the usual Lochnagar Monsters!
Eagle Ridge & Parallel Buttress area.
The sun catching Beinn a’Bhuird this afternoon after the cloud started to lift
The tors on Ben Avon looking very white.
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