Tuesday saw Isi, Dan, Chris and freelance instructor Lorraine making the most of the last day of the most recent settled spell in a traverse of the Aonach Eagach ridge above Glen Coe. Leaving the valley on a bitterly cold morning, we ascended into glorious sunshine and alpine-feeling conditions on the ridge. There was a well-beaten track of compacted snow and the rock where showing was dry and almost warm, making the route feel pretty friendly on this occasion. Quite a few other folk were up enjoying the sun too - probably for the best given the change in weather and conditions since then! It's been a busy few days on centre with lots of guided groups opting to give the hills a miss and hit the ice wall, and for once I don't think any of the Ice Factor crew have begrudged being indoors at all! We're all just storing up sleep for when the snow settles and the sun returns...
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