Glorious conditions continue. 30 April
Wall to wall sunshine is helping many dreams come true. I was on the Pinn with Colin Barry who had climbed all of the other Cuillin peaks under his own “guidance” since starting in 1982. The emotional mix of relief & excitement on reaching the top was tangiable despite keeping his eyes hidden from me all day!
Colin takes it all in from the Pinn
Victory Pose
At the other end of the Ridge Scott was helping Bill and Royanne Quinton finally complete their Munro Tops on the Basteir Tooth. This was accomplished stylishly with an ascent of the classic rock climb Naismith’s Route.
Bill & Royanne high on Naismith’s Route
and on top of the Bhasteir Tooth
Huge numbers of parties succeeding on their Ridge Traverses with overheating and dehydration the main concern. Dave Birkett and Mary were spotted making good progress yesterday taking about 3 hours between An Dorus and Am Basteir. Were they scanning the corries for some big projects to work on over the next few days?
It was good to see the RAF practising in the corries rather than being needed but please keep vigilant and continue to stay safe.
Search & Rescue Sea-King helicopter in Coire Lagan below us
