BYNACK MORE IN FULL WINTER CONDITIONS

 

The summit ridge of Bynack More 

A top winter adventure on Bynack More today.

Stacey & Elise out for a day of winter mountain fun with Tarmachan MMountaineering. The Twin sisters are working there way through climbing all the Munros. This was their first true winter Munro in their collection. 

Snow at Aviemore this morning 

Glenmore

Lochain Uaine

Overnight snow to all levels and sub zero temperatures all day with constant snow showers but some wonderful bursts of bright sunshine. It was hard work breaking trail from the word go.

Breaking trail 

Winter wonderland 

Bursts of bright sunshine 

We saw no one on the hill all day, we had to break trail, there was powder snow to aankle depth  even on the tops. With light or no wind the snow on the ridgeline was just wonderful.

Axe and crampons 

Fabulous light and snow

Powder snow 

It felt like early season conditions with the deep snow at all levels and trail breaking. The visibility changed dramatically,  from very poor to bright bursts of sun. Marvellous. 

Snow showers and clear air

We eventually hot to the summit early afternoon and enjoyed the best views all day, the clouds cleared and sunny spells. We dropped down and visited the mountains finest feature,  The Barns of Bynack. 

The Barns of Bynack 

Fabulous 

What a view

These granite tors are the finest in the Cairngorms. Most folk don't actually visit them, being invisible from the summit and no path leasing to them.

We traversed back along the East Side of the mountain. More wonderful views and more sunshine mixed with snow showers. 

Heading back 

A distant Ben Avon

Savouring the winter landscapes 

Winter essentials 

A terrific day, great company and banter. Winter set to continue into April, as always of course. Long live winter.