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Loch Avon rock conditions

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Flashy 15 May 2016

Hi, just wondering if anyone has been in the Loch Avon basin recently and can tell me what the crags are looking like for rock climbing? I know they can dry up nicely, particularly south facing ones, when there's still snow around so thinking about gambling on walking in tomorrow.

Thanks in advance!

Flashy

Andy Nisbet 15 May 2016

In reply to Flashy:
Hell's Lum will be wet but most of the rest should be dry. But you'd better be quick as the forecast isn't great. Stac an Fharaidh probably wet too. And Coire an Lochain.

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OP Flashy 15 May 2016

In reply to Andy Nisbet:

Thanks Andy! Much appreciated.

Andy Nisbet 15 May 2016

In reply to Flashy:

I know it only leaves Stag Rocks, Shelter Stone and perhaps some routes in Sneachda.

OP Flashy 16 May 2016

In reply to Andy Nisbet:
We ended up on Ardverikie Wall today which was fab, but thanks for the advice; appreciated as always!

Adam Hill 23 May 2016

In reply to Flashy:

Climbed The Needle on Shelterstone last week. Plenty of snow to cross to get to the base of the route, but the rock was in perfect condition.