Myself, Bill, Stevie and Willy went to Glencoe today with the intention of doing the grade 1, "Rhyolite Romp", around the west face of Aonach Dubh.
Interestingly, (well not for Stevie and Bill !) we found ourselves on the wrong line of traverse, which appeared to be harder and dodgier than suggested in the "Scrambles in Lochaber", Cicerone Guide! So just myself Willy bravely carried on, only to find the point at where you turn back on yourself and go to the higher level, was not where we were! Obvious by the fact we didn't end up at Ossians Cave!
However after some improvisation, we got back to Bill and Stevie at the summit of Aonach Dubh.
Had we found the correct route, I'm sure Bill and Stevie would've enjoyed it?
From Aonach Dubh's summit, we went over to Stob Coire Nan Lochan at 1115m. There are various grades of winter climbs here, which we'll maybe try one day, eh Stevie?
Looking over to Stob Coire Nam Beith.
The "Ben", with some spring snow still lying on the plateu.
Willy and Bill making their way along Bidean Nam Bian, 1150m.
We descended (through very cold and wet snow!) into the Lost Valley, and then back to the car park on the A82.
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