Avalanche risk: Considerable (Cat. 3) Had a cracking day today. We got up to the Cairngorm car park by about 0900 to avoid the congestion usually seen on Sunday mornings. It was a miserable day with low cloud and the occasional spot of drizzle turning to snow further up. We took the path for Coire […]
After a long journey up in the van with Jon and Rhyan, we finally arrived at Carrbridge. We have between all of us two nifty little cottages with plenty of room and all the facilities you need for a week of walking. Tomorrow’s starting easy but early to avoid the qeues at the car park. […]
So, it’s silly o’clock, and I’m just getting my stuff sorted ready for Scotland. MR kit, clothes, food. I’m hoping that if I have mobile reception at the hut (or perhaps even on the mountain!) I’ll be providing updates for Rich and Mark to be jealous of. *grin* Anyway, time to go and grab some […]
Well, I think I’ve managed to set up everything I need to upload pics and blog from Scotland. Pics from my phone and blogs via here. woot…
Near the summit of Corn Du Originally uploaded by aledt. Well, the exercise got cancelled so I decided to head off on my own.[1] I drove up to Storey Arms, some fantastic scenery on the way. I wish I’d been able to stop and that I had a decent camera. Anyway, when I got to […]
..all around Originally uploaded by aledt. It did snow. Let’s go and play!
Looks like it’s starting to snow….
Well, I have to admit, I wasn’t expecting snow for this weekend’s exercise…however, I just noticed it snowing outside, and the Met Office reckons 5-10cm with 15cm in places (that’s 2-4″ with 6″ in places) and drifting snow in 45-55mph winds tomorrow. Oh joy. So my Landrover is mostly white, though the road is still […]
Aled & Arthur Originally uploaded by Mark Moran. …which reminds me. Arthur graduated this week. He’s now a fully fledged guide dog. Good luck you guys!
Yay, it’s my Birthday today, and I have to admit, despite being in work, it’s been fun. When I got back last night from training, there were two cards waiting for me – one from Mamgu (via the post) and one hand-delivered from Nath. I wish he’d have popped by when I was there, but […]