After an extremely wet and warm start to the day in the West Highlands the afternoon became bright with a stiff North Westerly breeze. The freezing level was above the summits and I joined a group of 4 doctors undertaking the diploma in mountain medicine for a day of mountain training and a superb traverse of the na... more>
The roof of our Fort William house avalanching and a fine cornice on the garden shed were distinct clues that a prudent safe travel strategy in the mountains was required this weekend. So despite Ronan and Toby having travelled from London and Dublin for their anual winter climbing trip, we went hill walking. As the West Highland cloud base finally rose today it revealed a stunning set of wh... more>
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