When I sent out the kit list for this winter mountaineering expedition, I was laughed at for having sun cream on the kit list – well look who’s laughing now! We really are being exceptionally lucky with the weather. By having a slight lie-in, we missed the morning clouds and had a big breakfast, built… Read more

I’ve been making memories today! The weather and conditions came good for us and rewarded us with an unbelievable day out, climbing Ben Nevis. With such short daylight hours at this time of year, a 05:30 alarm call was required. We set off walking just before 7am by headtorch up the frozen path from Glen… Read more

It’s always exciting when you arrive somewhere in the dark and wake up to see the view. It was still snowing hard when we woke, but gradually the clouds began to lift revealing the Loch shores and distant mountains. The team got involved with getting the Scottish porridge going and we practiced our glove dexterity… Read more

It’s always exciting when you arrive somewhere in the dark and wake up to see the view. It was still snowing hard when we woke, but gradually the clouds began to lift revealing the Loch shores and distant mountains. The team got involved with getting the Scottish porridge going and we practiced our glove dexterity… Read more

Snow at The Cottage! First time in a couple of years! Woo-hoo! Typical that it’s the day I’ve got a big drive ahead of me! Starting a day with snowflakes falling, followed by a Christmas Carol service it all felt rather festive! We left the service in high spirits, dived in the bus and got… Read more

Nothing really to add today. The photo screen shot of the weather forecast says it all. Stayed in the valley! Had first mince pies of the season and a good brew with friends in Llanberis and got gear packed for tomorrow’s departure. Heading north! Happy Birthday Michelle! Read more