Twisting Gully
Posted by Max Hunter on 07th February, 2015
Twisting Gully – looks good
Paul and Guy at the first belay
Today I met up with Paul and Guy at the Clachaig. They were looking for a revision for their winter climbing, and also a taste of what grade IV climbing might be like. We headed up into a busy Stob Coire nan Lochan. There were a lot of climbers about, and the busiest 2 climbs were Dorsal Arete and SC Gully. There were 2 teams high in Twisting Gully when we got there – so we settled for that.
The snow on the Twisting crux was a little cruddy, and slipping, so Paul and Guy found it quite exciting. They both cruised up the rest of the climb, loving every step. They especially enjoyed the last pitch, which had some great ice.
At the top I managed to get some photos of Lena and Gemma topping out of SC Gully. Adele had already topped out and walked down, but I later got the photo below of Adele walking up the crux.
A great day – but the best bit was one of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve seen in the West Highlands, as I drove home from the Clachaig Inn.
Paul
Paul and Guy before the crux
Paul after completing the crux
Guy relaxing after the crux
Drooping cornices at the top
Lena and Gemma in SC Gully
Paul happy at the top
Lena and Gemma at the top of SC Gully
Adele cruising SC Gully