Glen Coe gives a wealth of winter climbing opportunities of all grades and styles, something indeed for everyone. The cliffs are also, in the main, easily accessible which means they can become very popular. This area also includes the winter climbs on the mountains south of Glen Coe in Glen Etive, and on hills more southerly still but north of the A85 Oban road (notably Ben Cruachan). Also included are the hills of Appin and Ballachuilish, the dry tooling of Ballachuilish bridge, and the winter climbs in Ardgour (notably Garbh Bheinn).
Shadowing/observing Scott Kirkhope working for Hebridean Pursuits. Single client who wanted to progress towards lead climbing. Today was spent pushing his grade and getting sued to mixed climbing in preparation for Dorsal Arete the next day. Scott short roped and led all the pitches on the climb. I provided the client with some company at the belays and coaching through the trickier mixed sections of climbing. Suprisingly few in situ tat belays today. Descent via Coire an Tulloch.
