Route Major..

Dave Barker, Dave Hormigo and I visited the Loch Avon Basin today to climb the classic line 'Route Major' IV,5 on Carn Etchachan.

With fresh snow over night the going was fairly tough, but we made good time to the base of the route considering we had driven from Fort William. As we arrived another team of three were starting up the main pitch of 'Sticil Face' V,6 which appeared to be in good condition.

With the half term approaching the crags will be busy, but perhaps it's a good opportunity to visit some of those out of the way venues you have always meant to visit....