Bright and cooler on the summits

18th January 2026

A cooler and brighter day on the tops, pretty hard going still as the snow is pretty soft and requires some trail breaking. Thankfully firmer above 900m or so and walking on the surface is a welcome relief. Great views and amazing winter light.

The Creag Meagaidh cirque

Cornices fringing Coire a Chriochairein above E to SE saspects

Beautiful light on loch Laggan

The suns spotlight illuminating the golden heather and views towards Ben Alder beyond.

The Post face of Creag Meagaidh and the “Window”

Afternoon light

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