Very cold on the drive down to Bridge of Orchy, the car registering -15c! A few other teams were already there, some having slept in their vehicles (chilly)!We did Quartzvein Scoop IV, 4 which near the top of the first pitch had water pouring off the cascade. Still, good for axes.
Next up was South Gully of the Black Wall IV,4. Similar to the other routes all was cold and brittle for most of the first pitch followed by wet from there on. Al got a real soaking, but I'm sure it was worth it as the second half gave some fantastic steep ice.
The walk in is well tracked, the slopes not too loaded at this stage and route exits firm enough.
Pictures courtesy of Al H.
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