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The Morrone ascent was one that I have been planning for a good few months now. Originally planned in March but postponed. The first Corbett I have climbed and it will not be the last.
I was told by some more experienced climbers that it is an easier ascent than Clachnaben, so I was in high hopes. The only thing that could've gave me trouble was weather. As I have no experience in winter weather, I was nervous going up there in snow. However, I felt I had postponed it long enough and it was time that I got that experience.
When we woke up, we were surprised to find that the sun was shining. So we quickly set off towards Braemar. On the journey, it felt we would never make it as we narrowly missed a deer that run across the road. But we arrived, parked in the middle of Braemar and set off towards Chapel Brae.
Looking up at the mountain, it felt like we had bitten off more than we can chew
but we headed up positively
The ascent was quite steady all the way up until we reached the 4-5 piles of rocks where the path just disappeared into snow. By this time though, we could see the Radio Mast so we headed straight for it!
Making the summit was a simply incredible feeling. All the effort of planning and the hike itself was finally showing results
my first Corbett could now be checked off the list! After a few photos and some lunch we headed south and started to descend. It's a good job we headed up when we did as the weather quickly changed from sunshine to snow. I guess I'll have to be prepared for that in future!
With a lovely walk beside the river back to the car, a final look up at the mountain with a great sense of satisfaction! Done! Next on the list... Morven
