The inclement forecast made for a quiet day on the Ben. There was a shallow layer of fresh snow at the base of the Minus and Orion Faces and a lot of thumping wet rime falling off the crags. One brave team were setting off in to the Maelstrom high on the Orion Face. Rosy cheeks guaranteed!

Neil and I had a good adventure and tough days mountaineering on the Nevis classic, Minus Two Gully. The route had a fresh feel about it again after the snow had covered all the footsteps and gear placements. But the ice was good and the climbing sustained with a particularly l-o-n-g 2nd pitch!

It was a day to turn left on the North East Buttress and 4 long, almost enjoyable, abseils and a short easy traverse moving together gave a swift descent into Coire Leis.

More photos from Minus Two Gully, Ben Nevis.