Today was another fantastic day in Lochaber and I was back out with John for the second day of his 5 day climbing course. He was keen to see how he faired on a grade IV. We opted for Ordinary Route on Central Buttress of Stob Coire nan Lochain in Glencoe. He faired up very well. A clean ascent. After the last few days of snowfall there was alot of swimming and clearing to do on the route but the approach was easy thanks to Blair, Matt and Adam. Great tracks. We climbed the route in 7 pitches and the route was nicely sustained at the grade. A brilliant route. Must be even better with bomber neve! The turf was superbly frozen, every swing was a sinker once you get through all the snow. Light winds and cold temps mean the snow is firming up nicely. Blair, Matt and Adam were on a tricky route, not sure how they got on as the were still having fun on it as we left. A team also on Twisting Gully, Dorsal Arete and Crest Route. Cant wait for tomorrow!
