This area includes the eastern edge of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, and the Glen Artney Hills. Ben Vorlich (985m) and Stuc a’ Chroin (975m) are the only two Munros in the area which covers the land between Loch Earn (to the north) and the town of Callander (to the south). Access is typically from the A84 or A85.
Day out with a group of 3, working on their winter safe travel skills. This included a 30 min chat at base, discussing objectives for the day in light of the weather forecast, SAIS reports for adjacent areas, and how the weather through the week would have shaped the snowpack. We then headed up Ben Vorlich, exploring the snowpack, discussing safe route options, and brushing up on technical skills relating to footwork, use of boots, axe and crampons to safeguard ourselves in different snow conditions. We managed to fight through the wind and spindrift to reach the summit, before heading down.
