It's has been a fairly challenging winter for a few reasons. We've had fairly small amounts of snow and when it has fallen, it's usually been followed by some deep thaws. Still, there have been plenty of opportunities to enjoy the mountains. I had the pleasure of sharing the winter mountains with many great clients. Below are some pictures of some of the highlights of the working season for me.
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| Mark and Paul on Dorsal Arete ( working for West Coast Mountain Guides) |
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| High up on School House Ridge (II) with Dan |
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| Approaching the summit of Stob Coire nan Lochan |
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| Looking up to Church Door Buttress |
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| Andy enjoying the squeeze on Crypt Route (V,6) Bidian nam Bian |
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A smashing day on Ben Nevis after climbing E Ridge of Douglas Boulder
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Out with Joe and Jacob
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| on E Ridge of N Buttress, Stob Ban |
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| and enjoying Castle Ridge |
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| A great bunch of students from WHC |
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| Fantastic conditions on the Devi's Ridge, Sgurr a Mhaim |
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| Winter skills in Glencoe with Alexis |
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| Out with Chris and Dave for Abacus Mountain Guides |
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| Castle Ridge Delivers the goods again! |
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| Spring starts to spring on Stob Ban! |
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| A great day with Prashant |
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| Descending the N Ridge of Stob Ban |
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| Snow holes with West Highland College |
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| Snowy number 5 gully... |
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but a rocky ridge on Ledge Route
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Top of the UK with Karen and Ronnie
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Thanks to Alan Halewood for mentoring me as I move through the MIC scheme and to West Coast Mountain Guides and Abacus Mountain Guides for the excellent days of work this winter. Things are certainly taking a turn towards spring and I'm looking forward to a summer of mountaineering!
