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Back to the Ben 27th Feb Helen and Bunter on Ledge Route Its unbelievable how quickly conditions change and today we were back on the Ben. Helen and Bunter led Ledge Route (I/II) in style. It was just fantastic and the ever changing weather made it more atmospheric. Raymond and Kaj also had a great day out on Comb Gully (IV). Now all safetly back some later than others its time for Raymond and Kaj to go home and a day on the East is planned for Adele, Bunter and Helen
Posted on 27 Feb 2011 by adele
Better Conditions 26 Feb Conditions improved overnight and although the snow pack has reduced significantly there was plenty to keep Bunter and Helen occupied on their first ever Scottish winter lead. NC Gully in Stob Coire nan Lochan was the venue and we were pleased to have the route to ourselves. The freezing level is supposed to come down further tommorow so its back to the Ben. Raymond and Kaj decided to tackle Curved ridge today which definately had a Spring feel to it.
Posted on 26 Feb 2011 by adele
Ben Nevis 25th FebToday Raymond, Kaj and Adele poked their noses onto the Ben to have a look. It was very mild and ice was falling from the butresses which were getting blacker by the minute. Despite the weather they did find a little bit of ice to clamber up as they made their way up No 4 Gully
 On topping out they managed to battle against the winds and have a look at the tops of a number of other climbs for future reference. Lets hope the conditions improve for the weekend. 
Posted on 25 Feb 2011 by adele
Tying more KnotsPeter and Aileen continued there Honeymoon on the Zig Zags with a number of other parties. Despite the conditions they had a good day out a 
Peter and Aileen on the Zig Zags
Peter and Aileen continued their Honeymoon with Sam on the zig zags and were happy to learn new skills. Adele Raymond and Kaj joined the teams in the ice factor and the climbing wall where they home tuned their climbing skills both on ice and plastic and tied some knots to complete the day. Posted on 25 Feb 2011 by adele
Learning to Retreat
 Today Adele Kaj and Raymond went to do the first pitch of Curved Ridge to practice an abseil retreat. With freezing levels way above the summits, a very high avalanche risk and persistant rain this prooved to be a suitable venue to learn some new skills. Totally drenched but warm and happy the team were pleased with their day out and even happier with coffe and cake at the cafe. Peter and Aileen stayed indoors today ( a wise decision) and had a fun packed day with Sam at the ice factor. Tommorow looks like another difficult day before getting colder for the weekend.
Posted on 23 Feb 2011 by adele
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