Today is a minging day in Lochaber!!! Wet and windy, appropriately qualifies as a cafe day some would say!

On Monday i spent the day with Helen and Dave on the West of Aonach Mor.

Dave and Me on an icy step.

Dave Barnard packing up at the route end

On Tuesday we headed over to the Cairngorm, where it was a little more wintry, unlike the sunny and calm west coast. However, a good day was had on Hidden Chimney with the Direct Start variation IV,5.

Me on the direct start IV,5

Dave Barnard on the direct start

Helen on the finishing moves of the direct start

Helen and Dave near windy gap

Wednesday i had to go to Edinburgh to pick up my passport from the Russian Embassy, stamped and visa'd ready for a Mt Elbrus Ski Ascent in early May. Can't wait for that one!

Driving in cities is a scary business, especially when you don't know where you are or where you are going!!