York MC Winter Weekend

31 January - 3 February 2013

In terms of numbers, this was the biggest winter weekend for a few years, with 19 York MC members travelling up to Newtonmore for some snowy fun. Not all were able to fit into the 'official' club accommodation, so Craigower Lodge was used for the overspill. Some people arrived a few days early, and some stayed for another day after the weekend was over, in order to maximise the opportunities to get out climbing and walking. Here's a summary of what was done, and a few photos of the action:

 

Thursday

Maria, Mike, Matt, Dave C - Meall a' Chrasgaidh, Sgurr nan Clach Geala & Sgurr nan Each, Fannaichs

  

Friday

Andrew, Frank - Streap

Loch, Dave M - Fiacaill Ridge, Coire an t-Sneachda (I/II)

Maria, Mike - Western Rib, Aonach Mor (III)

Matt, Dave C - Golden Oldie, Aonach Mor (II)

Claire, John - Central Gully, , Coire an t-Sneachda (II)

Guy, Will - Patey's Route, Coire an t-Sneachda (IV)

 

Saturday

Andrew, Frank, Brian - Chalamain Gap

Matt, Loch - A'Chralaig & Mullach Fraoch Coire (I)

Maria, Mike, Helen, Pete, Dave M (and Mike's uncle Rob) - Carn Ghlusasaid  & East ridge of Sgurr nan Conbhairean (II)

Dave C, John, Guy, Will - Milky Way, Coire an Lochain (III)

Ben, JP, Claire, James, Steve - Goat Track Gully, Coire an t-Sneachda (II)

        

Andrew, Frank - Ben Gulabin, Spittal of Glensheen ('a nice Corbett')

James, Steve, Helen, Pete - Munros near Dalwhinnie

 

Monday

John, Claire, Guy, Will - spent some time honing their technique at the Ice Factor

 

Mike stares into the distance while Pete gets to grips with the technical ground ahead....