The Genie.....

First pitch of the Genie.

(Paul)

Now that I have a bit of wifi I can update the blog and let folk know what is going on.

I was out with Gary again today and we opted for coire an t-sneachda.  It seems like one of the few places where conditions are actually really good. Even though you are limited with what is in condition the routes that are there are in great nick.  Due to the amount of snow that has fallen the routes are very banked out giving some amazing neve, leading to not to ok climbing but finding gear and belays are hard work. 

The money shot. Crux pitch on the Genie.

We enjoyed the Genie today in great conditions.  The guide says V,7, but it would be hard to take that!  Irrelevant of grade we both had a cracking day and Gary's intro to Scottish winter climbing is proving to be very successful! 

There were a loads of people out and Aladdin area seems to be where conditions are best!

Looking up at the Mess of Pottage.  Skiing is more of an option that climbing at the minute.  You can see some debris from a cornice collapse.