Out and about & getting involved in the culture

Fort William Mountain Festival is on at the moment, it is a great time in the area with all things mountain going on.

I volunteered Thursday morning to help set up the stands that are used for the exhibition of art, photography, local businesses and the mountain culture of Fort William, Lochaber, the Highlands & Scotland. After a few hours graft I drove to Kinlochleven for a couple more days of work at the Ice Factor.

Today I went out for a walk with Kev, Nadir, Andy and Dave. The forecast wasn't great but Kev and Nadir were hoping to get some photography and filming done. We headed up Glen Nevis at 0630 and it was decided that the sharp steep pull up onto the North ridge of Stob Ban would be the quickest way to get to the snow line and hopefully get the shots that were required. The day was very social with good chat and networking with the forecast bang on and winds gusting stronger with every meter of height gained, the decision to bail was simple. We headed back down after reaching the snow and having a bit of walk/being blown around. Under foot the snow was wet, heavy and deep. All around there was evidence of avalanche activity especially in the corries of Mullach nan Coirean. Full depth slides apparent.

Kev on the slog up

Andy enjoying a bit of blue sky.