Mini thaw on the west coast..

Today couldn't be more different here on the west coast. The day started with snow showers and some tough trail breaking into Coire nan Lochan.

Graham Stein and I started up 'Tilt' VI,7 before torrential rain and a rapidly rising freezing level forced retreat. Other climbing teams retreated from the West Face of Anoach Dubh as the thaw started.

On a more positive note the rarely formed ice pillar of 'Elliot's Downfall' is about a metre or so from touching down. Hopefully this will survive the brief thaw, and following a refreeze conditions will improve dramatically. Best to keep an eye on the MWIS weather forecasts...

On a seperate note, Haglofs have recently updated their website with details of their UK 'friends'.