Sunday, February 05, 2012

Beinn a' Bhuird

With less strong winds than forecast is was actually a fairly pleasant day. The cloud base gradually rose to just above the summits giving reasonable visibility.

The buttresses above the Dubh Lochain

Partially recovered crown wall at the top of Coire an Dubh Lochain

Despite the trail breaking it was a fast walk-in due to the towing team: Siberian Huskies Yukon and Ice.

Warmer valley temperatures: The ice is starting to melt on the River Dee

Perfectly adapted to working in the harsh Cairngorm environment