Winter Mountaineering - Day 1

The team moving towards steep ground

This week I'm working for Jagged Globe on a Winter Mountaineering week. We went to Nevis Range and the Aonach an Nid ridge - as did several others mountaineering teams and a team of Ski Mountaineers. We soon got onto some ground a little steeper, but always in the mist. At the top we got the ropes out and started looking at anchors and use of the rope.

The snow at the edge of the Aonach an Nid ridge

There was a little rain and then drizzle today, but not much to mention. The mist was persistant but added to the atmosphere today. It was good to have a day of very little wind or rain for a change (but unfortunately high temperatures!).

Best wishes to everybody on assessment this week...