It is, of course, snowing heavily right now- just because the SAIS observers aren't out doesn't mean there's no hazard.... #Beavalancheaware #ThinkWINTER www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Date set for Scotland's new av...
Date set for Scotland's new avalanche forecasting season

Last season, the Scottish Avalanche Information Service recorded its fewest snow slides in 37 years.

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Yesterday we wrapped up an excellent winter skills week in the Cairngorms for Adventure Expeditions. I love sharing the mountains, especially with young people. The conditions threw us a few curveballs- but often that's where the learning is! #ThinkWINTER
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Cracking stomp up to Coire Lan for a picnic and blether with these two 🥰. Ace after a week of meetings, to get out in the snow before Storm Bert washes it into the sea. Doggo did v. well. (Biggest hill he's done since getting hit by a car last year. ) He does love the snow. 😍❄️😀

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Beautiful morning in Glencoe and although it clagged in by lunchtime it was still a blooming marvellous day to be on the hill, with light winds, some fluffy snow flurries and generally friendly (if a bit icy at times) conditions underfoot.

Calum and I managed to take an almost identical summit selfie to yesterday. 😁

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Thumbs up for fresh snow & light winds!
Today, Calum & I headed to the Glencoe Ski area & enjoyed the luxury of uplift to the mid station. There's not much old snow left for practicing skills so we did "learning by doing" with crampons on early to negotiate all the water ice on the middle slopes of Meall a Bhuridh.
Then back to the cafe for chips & planning session for tomorrow. Another "relatively" benign day in prospect & its starting to feel like winter is fun again. #ThinkWINTER

Beautiful Glencoe 🤩. Arrived here at Heart of Glencoe Holidays and had a bimble down to the lochan. The mountains are looking braw and there's a half decent forecast. Really looking forward to this weekends winter skills course. There are still places available for anyone that fancies a spur of the moment booking! Get in touch for more info. 😀

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Arran Wild Walks

Arran Wild Walks. Lucy Wallace, Wally Wallace. Mountain walks, wildlife watching, winter walks. Guided walks, walking on the Isle of Arran.

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Winter is back on! 🤩 Snow is forecast between now and the weekend, plus a welcome drop in temps and windspeeds. ❄️❄️❄️
There are still places left on this weekends winter skills course in Glencoe. Get in touch to book your spot!

#Winterskills #ThinkWinter

https://www.arranwildwalks.com/

Arran Wild Walks

Arran Wild Walks. Lucy Wallace, Wally Wallace. Mountain walks, wildlife watching, winter walks. Guided walks, walking on the Isle of Arran.

Arran Wild Walks
A fun day out with Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team and @GrahamUney looking at winter skills (along with seemingly every other mountain rescue team in the land), in Coire an t-Sneachda. The snow is still very patchy, but with a drop in temperatures, it is firm and icy with serious rocky runouts. A little new snow fell today, too. Good to see lots of folk out enjoying themselves. ❄️❄️❄️
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I like to take pictures of clients having a good day out, but rarely do I see pictures of me working. I'm super grateful to photographer Jason Morris who was on my winter skills course at the weekend for sending me these photos of me doing my thing. I'm very lucky to have a job that gives me such satisfaction and purpose. 😀

Fancy booking a Winter skills course with me? Details here: https://www.arranwildwalks.com/blog/2023/10/31/winter-skills-weekends

Jason's insta: https://www.instagram.com/jaymorris54521?igsh=OWtubjY1OW1zbmh4

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Winter Skills Weekends — Arran Wild Walks

New for 2024, we are offering winter skills weekends based around the Glencoe area in the West Highlands. These courses are perfect for novice winter walkers with a good base of summer hill experience, who are keen to spread their wings in winter. £200 Per person

Arran Wild Walks

With close to 100mph winds forecast for Bidean nam Bian today, the team opted to stay low, which was a good, safe decision.

We had a great day which started in a cafe (often a good option on a stormy day) and then headed to some gentler hills near Torlundy to practice our navigation skills- an essential component of a successful winter day out. #ThinkWINTER

https://www.arranwildwalks.com/blog/2023/10/31/winter-skills-weekends

Winter Skills Weekends — Arran Wild Walks

New for 2024, we are offering winter skills weekends based around the Glencoe area in the West Highlands. These courses are perfect for novice winter walkers with a good base of summer hill experience, who are keen to spread their wings in winter. £200 Per person

Arran Wild Walks