Easy Gully - Curved Ridge

Jagged Globe - Winter Mountaineering

Today was my second day with Julia and Steve. They really enjoyed Ledge Route yesterday and wanted something of similar difficulty, in a different location - so we headed off for the Easy Gully next to Curved Ridge. The car park was full but the mountain didn't feel busy, and Curved Ridge was almost empty, Dave Haygarth almost had it to himself. Easy Gully was great for the team, with a couple of steepenings to add interest and difficulty - it made the decision to get the team to bring their 2 axes worth while for that part.

David Haygarth on the ice option before the start of Curved Ridge. The ice was a little hollow, but seemed solid enough.

The start of Easy Gully, with impressive rock all around.

After one of the little steepenings

David Haygarth chatting at the top of Curved Ridge

Julia and Steve very happy - near the summit

So after the last 2 days, they have been to the top of the Ben and Buachaille Etive Mor (Stob Dearg). Julia booked onto the course, not really sure what to expect, and she has good reason to be proud of her achievements this week. Steve and Julia - thank you for good company over the last couple of days - and I hope to see you again (maybe next year ?!).