Eat, sleep, repeat…
20th March 2025
Another stunningly beautiful day in the Northern Cairngorms with light South-Westerly winds, another day to stand and stare.
The strong spring sun softened the Southerly slopes giving some good skiing for those travelling on skis or boards.
Sadly the high pressure system which has been dominant is going to give way to strengthening Southerly winds, which will be gale force by early morning and potentially become storm force by the afternoon. The freezing level will remain above the summits and the snow cover will begin to reduce and thaw in the mild temperatures.
Coire an t-Sneachda from the summit of Cairngorm 1245m.
Fiacaill buttress, Coire an t-Sneachda. The rime ice clinging to the buttress will fall off in the coming thaw.
Team ‘B’ wing arriving at the summit of Ben Macdui 1309m. There track is clearly visible on the slopes of 1295 behind them. The snowpack has several crust which are sometimes not weight bearing.
Team ‘B’ wing on the summit of Ben Macdui 1309m after spending a very starry night at the Shelterstone.
The view towards Cairngorm from the slopes of Ben Macdui 1309m.
Hell’s Lum crag. Roller balls can be seen on the snow slopes below the crag.
Cairn Toul 1293m.
A place to stand and stare! Stunning views down Loch Avon from Feith Buidhe.
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