What a wonderful day. No sigh of wind just complete silence with exception of the voices of all the folks that were out enjoying themselves today. It was a rare day in the Cairngorms. Fabulous conditions wether you decided to go climbing or ski touring it was just sweet for both.
The Corries were quite busy but the atmosphere so mellow. That is just how Tom and I felt. Very chilled out and mellow!! We were both tired. I was home very late from work last night after a very early start and the Tom, Kirk, Andy and others had been out for a session in the bar. I nearly didn't go out today but I am so glad I went anyway as it was completely refreshing and relaxing.
We decided to go really easy and just have a social day instead of full on energy eating experience. We were thinking about Red Gully, the Runnel or the Spiral but all were so busy. The only thing with nobody in it was Goat track Gully so we ventured up there. I had brought my big camera which definitely kinda gets in the way whilst climbing but it was easy going and it was nice to take some nice piccies on the way up. We met two other chaps that were soloing up and had a good social with them. Once of the guys, had worked in Holland for 3 years so we indeed had a few Dutch lines. Always good to practice the native lingo.
On our way down the Goat Track we met Rob Jarvis with his client Fiona who were also smiling through the day. It really was just quite special.
The climbing conditions are shaping up quite nicely. The morning started off quite warm today but into the afternoon it got cooler again which allowed for some nice settling conditions. The snow was sticky but good underfoot today and with a little bit of melt and refreeze we might see some good ice appearing in the next few days.
Tomorrow night we are going over to the CIC hut to climb on the Ben for a few days and apparently it is coming in to good shape. There has been a lot more snow over there and apparently they have been Bomming for the last few days to bring the avalanche risk down!!!! I can not remember the last time they bommed in Scotland??? How cool is that? The long term forecast looks fantastic. It remains cold pretty much the whole of next week.
Well that is it for today. I am going to chill out a little bit more tonight with a glass of red wine and rosy cheeks!
Touring tomorrow maybe over to Braeriach and Cairntoul. The Coirries there look in super nick for some sweet skiing lines!!!
Cheerio,
Christel
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