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0621: Set-off after standard faff about
0720: Ridge reached
Ridge ahead to west
Followed by sunrise
Shadows
More ridge
Cornice edge guessing
Sgurr nan Spainteach?
Sunburst
0829: Sgurr nan Spainteach summit?
Summit pano
From whence I came
Snow
Bit of scrambling to Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe
0925: First Munro of the day, SnCD
SnCD summit east
Looking to South Glen Shiel ridge
Another pano
Ahead to Sgurr na Carnach and Sgurr Fhuaran
First bum slide of the day
From whence I came
1033: Second Munro of the day, Sgurr na Carnach
SnC to the east
West to Loch Duich
Approach to Sgurr Fhuaran
1133: Third Munro, SF
East from SF
Descent west to Ault a'Chruinn
Conditions too soft for further bum sliding
Sgurr nan Saighead
Bit of care needed, axe to hand
Last view of the snow
East Cliffs of SnS
SnS summit
Back to SF
Beinn Bhuidhe
BB summit
Down into Glen Shiel, return route to car
Gleann Lichd
Sgurr na Moraich summit
Picnic conditions, but long return walk ahead
Loch Duich
Stile
Ridge time, not including road return
1824: Back at car, hitch-hike fail
Summary:Perfect conditions, perfect time of year. Enough daylight to enjoy a long day. Winds light but refreshing. One couple met all day, at start on Sgurr nan Spainteach, going other direction. Enough snow to warrant winter kit, only axe needed. Sun block needed for face. Views: ridiculous. One of those days. Hell of a walk back, feet in bits but happy.
