Made the ridge in fast time, but very strong winds on top, blowing at maybe 50mph, with gusts of 60-80mph. Goggles essential, and at times almost impossible to stay on feet without crouching for shelter. Elected to go without crampons - mostly just blown powder on well consolidated snowpack on the ridgeline - so more agile in just boots. Wind chill probably -20 or -25.
Struggled to the summit, but opted to descend back into the glen from the bealach beyond, rather than carrying on up to Stob Coire Sgreamhach - just didnt have enough daylight.
Dropped down open slopes then a few easy snowy ribs and gullies back into Lairig Eilde, above the gorge that heads up to Sgreamhach.
Long and easy going walk out through thick wet snow, and slush.
Followed another group out who ended up sat next to us in the Clachaig - where we had to perform essential rehydration, using that well known dark beery medicine.... Haggis, neeps and taties well recommended also.
Tuesday, 5 February 2008
Beinn Fhada
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