Following a Christmas visit that was beset with storms, Jackie wanted to finish off the Western two of the Drumochter hills, along with her companion, Munro the bear. With a benign forecast, I was happy to oblige, and we had a splendid day out. The snow conditions were challenging at times, with that crusty layer that means every step is an effort, but where there were good patches of neve, it was plain sailing.
We had some good views of the Alder group, as well as down to Schiehallion and Lawers, but the Blackmount and Glencoe stayed resolutely in the clouds.
We saw a couple of hares struggling to find food in the freezing conditions, and an unusual number of black grouse, who were flocking and flying gracefully around the glen all day....they had better keep their beaks down!
Another point of note is that there are now two robust bridges crossing the burn, so the problematic in-spate crossings to access Sgairneach Mhor are no longer...though there are also new ugly tracks to accompany them :(
Another good winter's day out....long may this settled spell continue.
We had some good views of the Alder group, as well as down to Schiehallion and Lawers, but the Blackmount and Glencoe stayed resolutely in the clouds.
We saw a couple of hares struggling to find food in the freezing conditions, and an unusual number of black grouse, who were flocking and flying gracefully around the glen all day....they had better keep their beaks down!
Another point of note is that there are now two robust bridges crossing the burn, so the problematic in-spate crossings to access Sgairneach Mhor are no longer...though there are also new ugly tracks to accompany them :(
Another good winter's day out....long may this settled spell continue.