Andrew, Lee and I climbed “Grooved Rib” in Corie an t’Snechda yesterday. It follows the buttress between the Runnel and Crotched Gully. I gave a really nice ice cllimb on very good ice and neve with good rock gear and even ice screws!

We were in the “white room” all day – the corrie seemed very quiet and many teams seemed to be walking out as we were walking in – problems finding routes? It snowed all day – freezing level was about 700m or so, but the snow was very damp and sticky. A cold and damp day which tested my soft-shell clothing -verdict: not very good for damp Scottish conditions!