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Best weather in UK

Friday, March 22nd, 2013

Today we have the best weather in the UK out west. Unfortunately it involves storm force winds and bitter cold! Still, people have been climbing today and earlier this week. If only the wind would subside, the conditions are immaculate in many places. Thanks to Bruce Poll for the CIC Hut photos and Ken Applegate for the others, especially Sgurr Finnisg-aig today, which proved marginally sheltered with a descent back down the slopes at the side of the route.

By the way I found a pair of decent trainers at the top car park. A full description and the cost of postage (£5) will reunite them with their owner.

 

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Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

Lochaber  Mountain Rescue Team   is the Facebook page for the local  team and they are the busiest in Scotland. Please support them in any way you can.

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Very wintry

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

Thanks to Andy McKenna who owns the VisitFort William website and operates the BenNevis HD WebCam -  for these shots taken today. He also runs a very fine self-catering and B&B   at the location for these photos.

And from Nigel Hooker (what a name for an ice climber!)
Just soloed Neptune gully as friend I was due to climb with today had to go to dentist – knocked front teeth yesterday – not climbing – DIY jobs! Neptune was in good nick and as it is E facing all scoured and finished up upper buttress variant and the ridge above, neve and ice all the way. Just had to approach by moving around the slab on the scoured patches. Topped out in sunshine which was a lot better than the walk in weather!
See you in the morning
Nige Hooker

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Rain and snow

Friday, March 15th, 2013

Today it rained until around lunchtime. This was turning to snow on the tops and a fair amount fell to below the CIC Hut. Conditions are still good on Ben Nevis and surrounding hills, although the avalanche hazard has now risen. The weekend looks set to be reasonable, with not too much wind and we have plenty of spare accommodation if you fancy a last minute visit.

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Best weather in UK today

Sunday, April 29th, 2012

Great day out today on Aonach Mor and these photos thanks to Spike Sellers and Dave Wilson of Lime Tree. I hope it is not raining too much in England and Wales. Anyone fancy a winter climb on Nevis this next week?

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Ski Poles lost on Aonach Mor

Sunday, March 11th, 2012

A pair of Black Diamond trekking poles were taken from outside the top shelter today on Aonach Mor. If anyone knows of their whereabouts please get in touch (01397 700451). On Ben Nevis, Central Gully R-Hand received an ascent today. Also Right Twin on Aonach Mor. Other teams were on Curved Ridge and one rope went to Etive Slabs. Still damp.

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Minor Epic on Tower Ridge

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

If the two climbers who picked up some abseil ‘tat’ on Tower Ridge, wish to hand it back, please get in touch with me. A group (not mine) spent the night descending from the Great Tower!

Thanks to Tom Parkin and Chris Thorne for the photos taken today on Indicator Wall (Chris) and Aonach Mor (Tom). Freezing level was just above the tops by all accounts, but the ice was good and the cornice on Jet Stream not a problem according to Tom. Thanks guys.

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