07.02.2013 - Curved Ridge, Buachaille Etive Mor

After having a wee look yesterday and seeing conditions were favorable, today Andy and I headed up Curved Ridge II/III,3 on Buachaille Etive Mor.  The ridge itself we found to be quite icy with the odd good bit of neve where needed, gloved up hands mostly preferable to axes on some sections.  I found the ridge to be very enjoyable and reasonably straight forward with interest and good views in abundance.  From the top of Curved Ridge we headed up the side of Crowberry Tower approaching Crowberry Gap from the South. Once out of the gap, more easy ground quickly lead to the summit on good snow and neve.  After a careful descent down Coire na Tulaich we were soon back at the car park, one more fantastic day in the bag!

The Buachaille this morning 

Andy on easy ground approaching the base of Curved Ridge

Andy coming up the initial steep start to gain the ridge proper 

Having a great day

Andy on the summit of Stob Dearg 1,022m

Rannoch Moor

Looking up the pass of Glencoe

Creise and Meall a Bhuiridh from Curved Ridge