Scotland @ half term

99percentchimp · Post by **99percentchimp** » Mon Feb 02, 2015 7:39 pm

Very tentative at present but am thinking of a winter trip to Scotland over half term in a few weeks... maybe just a few days/nights
No set location yet but I'm thinking of Cairngorms or central Highlands at present either west of A9 into Ben Alder area (not sure if Culra is in a fit state at present) or east of A9 into Glen Feshie/Tilt.
Obviously very weather and ground conditions dependant but maybe a couple of days linking bothies - no massive mileages but just to get out for a few days.
Let me know if anyone fancies joining but flexibility will be a bonus.

Zippy · Post by **Zippy** » Mon Feb 02, 2015 7:45 pm

Er, when is half term?

Taylor · Post by **Taylor** » Mon Feb 02, 2015 7:46 pm

Two weeks time

Zippy · Post by **Zippy** » Mon Feb 02, 2015 7:49 pm

In that case, I'm out.

99percentchimp · Post by **99percentchimp** » Mon Feb 02, 2015 7:55 pm

Oops - Good point - I guess it varies but I think Wales has come in line with England - so from Sat 14th Feb for a week.

Chew · Post by **Chew** » Mon Feb 02, 2015 8:13 pm

As it happens i'm up in Torridon that week for a spot of winter climbing. I'll be free from lunchtime on friday the 20th.

Keep me in the loop with your plans and i may join you.

99percentchimp · Post by **99percentchimp** » Mon Feb 02, 2015 8:36 pm

Have fun Chew - I would have recommended George (III/4) on the back of Liathach but apparently some of it has fallen down recently making it harder below the main chockstone pitch.
Will keep you posted on that weekend - when do you need to be back home?

ScotRoutes · Post by **ScotRoutes** » Mon Feb 02, 2015 9:49 pm

Pretty sure Culra is completely ruined.

Chew · Post by **Chew** » Mon Feb 02, 2015 9:52 pm

99percentchimp wrote:Will keep you posted on that weekend - when do you need to be back home?

Only for work on Monday morning.

Mart · Post by **Mart** » Mon Feb 02, 2015 10:36 pm

Poachers Falls is also worth a look. It's a belter, steep but rewarding!
if you get good conditions Umbrella Falls can be a soft touch

Mart · Post by **Mart** » Tue Feb 03, 2015 9:46 am

ScotRoutes wrote:Pretty sure Culra is completely ruined.

Sad to hear, when I was last there it was obviously being very well used, a popular spot

summittoppler · Post by **summittoppler** » Wed Feb 04, 2015 8:08 am

99percentchimp wrote: from Sat 14th Feb for a week.

Hhmm?? I'm obviously off that week bud. I think the mrs has got us doing something with the kids on the Monday & Tuesday (must listen to her) but I'll let you know later if I'm a defo or not.

ScotRoutes · Post by **ScotRoutes** » Wed Feb 04, 2015 10:42 am

Mart wrote:
ScotRoutes wrote:Pretty sure Culra is completely ruined.
Sad to hear, when I was last there it was obviously being very well used, a popular spot

The MBA were due to carry out some major work but they found both white and blue asbestos in the building. I'm not sure what state it's currently in but it is definitely not available

99percentchimp · Post by **99percentchimp** » Wed Feb 11, 2015 4:20 pm

Update - this is not happening for me next week now - duty calls unfortunately - another client cock up screws my plans

Zippy · Post by **Zippy** » Wed Feb 11, 2015 4:40 pm

99percentchimp wrote: - another client cock up screws my plans

I bet they're properly panicking at the moment.

99percentchimp · Post by **99percentchimp** » Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:03 pm

Zippy wrote:
99percentchimp wrote: - another client cock up screws my plans
I bet they're properly panicking at the moment.

And then another call to say delayed so may be out anyway - Jeff - will drop you a txt - see if you fancy a night ride at Newborough or something

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