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Tim Chappell 05 May 2012

Is there any? Wyvis, Affric, Beinn Dearg?

James Edwards 05 May 2012

In reply to Tim Chappell:
not worth it. very patchy now even on top.
james

Tim Chappell 05 May 2012

In reply to James Edwards:

Bah.

Would you say the same about t' Cairngorms?

James Edwards 05 May 2012

In reply to Tim Chappell:
no, but it was icy yesterday. see my comments at the end of
http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?t=503905.
james

Tim Chappell 05 May 2012

In reply to James Edwards:

That's really useful beta-- thanks.

What I get from that is I could ski the plateau on Monday, but it might not be too much fun...

Hmm. I think it depends a bit on whether Mr Sun comes out to play.

graeme gatherer 05 May 2012

In reply to Tim Chappell: Sun was out all today until late afternoon and softened everything perfectly for 3 steep descents on Aonach Mor. Think we did the first about 1pm. Morning wouldnt have been much fun.

James Edwards 05 May 2012

In reply to Tim Chappell:
Thats about right. there will be some new snow, it would be good if there was a bit of a thaw to make this stick a bit rather than blow around.
james

Tim Chappell 05 May 2012

In reply to graeme gatherer:

Cheers Graeme. I think I'll stick the skis in the car and go slush-/ice-chasing, then

James Edwards 05 May 2012

In reply to Tim Chappell:
ive been canoeing today and its rock climbing sunday and ice climbing monday for me! But i might ski after work midweek, so...
james

Tim Chappell 05 May 2012

In reply to James Edwards:

I was thinking "What does this lucky sod do for a living, then?"-- so I checked out your website.

Lucky sod

James Edwards 05 May 2012

In reply to Tim Chappell:
Ha!
I'm actually working monday to friday as a school teacher this year, and do a bit of guiding at weekend (not much). Consequently i now get FAR more climbing and outdoor fun done (and 12 weeks holiday and a pendion!)
James