Up and down….
27th March 2021
Covid -19
The Scottish Avalanche Information Service issues information to support permitted activity under current Scottish Government guidance.
Please be aware of current mandatory travel restrictions in Local Authority areas within Scotland and respect local communities by referring to Scottish Government guidance and safe route choices for exercise. For further guidance please refer to the following information for hillwalkers and climbers and snowsports on ski and board.
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(Above) Overnight snow on the track for the morning walk-in to Beinn a Chaorainn – not enough for skis unfortunately, so shanks pony again.
(Above) Beinn a Chaorainn’s East Ridge – worth a look after yesterday’s cornice collapsing events and further overnight winds and snow.
(Above) Some of the gully sections with accumulations of new soft slab – consolidating rapidly at lower elevations; although around coire rims and above 950m these newest accumulations still with weaknesses.
(Above) …… and on the way down – further evidence of current rapid consolidation. Showers throughout the day and with plenty of bright periods many sun affected slopes at higher elevations had roller ball activity, from new snow on crag areas.
Snow doesn’t like change – some more on the way; with snow showers in the forecast, plus a rapid temperature rise to above summit elevations and rain. Up and down
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