Today Anna and I opted to have a quick short blast up Stob Ban via its North Ridge (I). After yesterdays tragic events in Glen Coe neither of us had the appetite for any big epics given the still poorly bonded snow condition, high winds and lack of consolidation.
We set off from the Lower Falls car park and followed the usual route, taking it easy and enjoying the views. We made the ridge in good time and got a few pics, but the wind was pretty gusty and icy cold. I was trying out some new Rab gloves I got and have to say I was massively impressed with how wind resistant and dexterous they were - excellent purchase! The scrambling on the North Ridge is straight forward but it is still a lovely route, and Stob Ban remains one of my favourite hills and the best last minute option in the area for a quick jolly! We had a good look at the snow pack in a few places and found conditions to be very poor on certain aspects. Yesterdays incident certainly reminds us to take all necessary precautions and not take anything for granted. Every slope, route and day is different and should be treated as such.
The wind was really the only issue, and on the only narrow section of the ridge it was very gusty so each step was carefully planned! Not many folk out today but we met a few; one on the summit and 4 others on the way down. Good to get out and about and keep the fitness topped up!! Possibly out again tomorrow but will wait and see...
Pics to follow....
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