2020…
1st January 2020
Great to have a view today – even if the cloud threatened to push in a few times. Bitter cold wind though – extra encouragement to keep moving and burn off the festive calories…! It’s fast going at the moment with the soft, wet ground having frozen up pretty well – watch out for water-ice on the paths though.
Tomorrow doesn’t look particularly pleasant with rain in the forecast and gale force winds. Apologies if any of today’s photos are a little blurry – It was hard to stay still in the blustery wind.
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The mighty Creag an Dubh Loch – one of the finest mountain cliffs in Scotland. Home to nearly 70 Extreme routes – many with multiple stars. In winter, Labyrinth Direct 300m VII, 6 **** is the one to bag! It’s got a long way to go at the moment….
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Top of left hand branch Black Spout, with rocks poking through. At least the exit angle is easier now.
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Looking across to The Stuic from the SW slopes of Lochnagar. Typical snow patches on high N to E facing corries.
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