Curved Ridge or Aonach Eagach?

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 JohnnyW 19 Apr 2021

Thinking of a nice scramble on Thursday or Friday, but like everyone else, have been somewhat disadvantaged of late!

Just to aid planning and expectations, could anyone shed any up-to-date light on snow/ice cover?

I could see the Buachaille from above Rannoch Moor the other day, and could make out ribbons of white on what looked like the top of Crowberry Gully. Should I surmise that the wee exit gully, (or broader area at the base of the tower) are still snowed up and icy? Also, probably the top of Tulaich?

I am expecting the AE to be pretty clear of any ice/snow, but is that optimism?

Any thoughts/comments welcome...Just don't want to lug any gear that I don't need to.

Cheers

 Garethza 19 Apr 2021
In reply to JohnnyW:

AE looked pretty much clear of any snow in some guide pics I saw this weekend so should be fine. 

 Sean Kelly 19 Apr 2021
In reply to JohnnyW:

The Aonach Eagach always is the first peak to lose its snow cover, even when Bidean peaks are plastered.

OP JohnnyW 19 Apr 2021
In reply to Garethza:

Yeah, pretty much as I thought, but I thought I would ask.....

 TheGeneralist 19 Apr 2021
In reply to JohnnyW:

As above, AE won't have any snow at all.

Have a look at the GlenCoe ski centre webcams, 2 of them have the Buachai... (soz) in frame and it looks like none of those patches will cause much of an issue.

OP JohnnyW 19 Apr 2021
In reply to TheGeneralist:

Good idea, thanks


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