A frosty blue-sky walk on Tarmachan Ridge. // Scotland (exc. above) // Thursday 2nd November 2006 // Winter Climbing // Winterhighland

:: Route(s)

A frosty blue-sky walk on Tarmachan Ridge.

:: Route Grade

Not Applicable

:: Weather Conditions

Perfect blue sky condtions, bright sun & light Nth wind.

:: Climbing Conditions

Tempted out for a walk on the ridge, by first spell of good clear/cold weather, and very very fine dusting of snow on tops. - Ground was hard on higher ground, suggesting that it was cooling down ready to hold future snow.

Very light snow had held on in sheltered spots, and any melt had gathered in path recesses, making icy ruts & grooves. - Lochans had icy fringes.

Scrambly steep drop at West end of ridge had gathered a few patches of ice, which were nice to see as a promise of winter to come. - Ungloved hands quickly chilled on cold rock & ice patches, which makes you think snow could lie a while on these surfaces.

Good to see signs of winter starting, and snow/ice coming in.

:: Climbers

HTH & Stu-H

Report Edited Once. Last edited by HTH: 2006-11-03 12:21:30

This report was posted by HTH at 12.20hrs on Fri 3rd Nov 06