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Ben Lui

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DJ 18 Feb 2016

Hi

Thinking of Central Gully on Ben Lui, anyone climbed it very recently, or aware of condition for attempt.

Thanks in anticipation

Snaid 18 Feb 2016

In reply to DJ:

You need to make a very careful assessment of snow conditions on this route. It is well-known as being very prone to avalanche so take great care.

CurlyStevo 18 Feb 2016

In reply to DJ:
Yeah doesn't look like a time for NE facing gullies to me just the now.
http://www.sais.gov.uk/lochaber/

That aspect needs a thaw and then a freeze with no fresh wind slab on top (so either no new snow or snow on easterly winds)

W / NW aspects would be a better bet IMO

Post edited at 14:01

Mark Bull 18 Feb 2016

In reply to CurlyStevo:

> That aspect needs a thaw and then a freeze with no fresh wind slab on top (so either no new snow or snow on easterly winds)

..and this isn't looking likely in the near future: the forecast for the next few days is for further fresh snowfall on S to W winds and remaining cold.

I would leave well alone for the time being.