In reply to scottie390:
Did route major today on carn etchachan with the red guard finish as the battlements groove wasn't iced. I thought conditions on the route were good for early season. Turf frozen, snow reasonable (a bit of powder about but not too much), didnt have to dig much for protection-great route.
We came down via the goat track and there seemed to be a bit more powder about in Sneachda. Doesnt look fantastic weather for the coming week but you never know I guess if it freezes over the weekend.
hope that helps
Jon