This Article first appeared in
AAC(UK) Newsletter 172
published Winter 2006
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Last updated 04 December 2007
Inchnadamph, Easter 2006
by Tish Woulds
The hills surrounding Inchnadamph are interesting and demanding, each one having its own profile and character. It is a beautiful area but remote with long distances to travel on tricky roads and maybe not a place for a holiday with young children!
The interest however, for the AAC Easter meet was heightened by challenging winter conditions, maybe unusual so far west in April. A fresh and heavy snowfall saw members setting off on the first day in full winter gear with ice axes and crampons. Conditions included squally winds, white outs and dramatic views! Walkers on Ben Mor Assynt and Conival reported they had been 'swimming in snow' and could not use the south ridge for descent.
The forecast for the next 3 days was disconcerting with a prediction of 60-70mph gusts and -22 to -23°C temperatures on the tops! In spite of this, groups climbed Cul Mor, Cul Beag and Canisp, while trips were made to the waterfalls, wild cliffs and beaches and to the popular pie shop at Lochinver!
A settled day was promised, at last, for Friday, which enabled everyone to have a memorable final day, although snow melt meant rivers were dangerous and snow conditions unpredictable. Many climbed Quinaig, a fascinating hill with good ridges, whilst the group on Ben Mor Assynt and Conival again found the south ridge dangerous. Members "bagging" Seana Bhraigh had an 'interesting' scramble and everyone had great views.
What a wild and beautiful area!
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Last updated: 04 December 2007