First day up at Gorm this season. Plenty of snow around great depth but visibility was yet again a problem. Some great powder off Faicall Ridge. Back leg burn was an issue as I don’t seem to be in shape so much compared to last year. Did zig zags and gun-barrel mostly as well as […]
Author: Ruanaich
Saturday 12th March 2011
A large storm system has brought blizzards once again to the Scottish mountains. Snow started falling even in Glasgow on the Friday night. On arrival at Glencoe snow was down to the car park. Blizzards prevailed up the mountain with an icy blast accompanying it. Visibility was non existent and it was a day of […]
Saturday 5th March 2011
Took a trip up to ride and watch the first Glencoe Snowpark Jam. Visibility was very poor except when cloud parted briefly. The temperatures had been high and loads of snow had been lost. Up to 3 feet in places. Choppy conditions and sugary snow made the ride tricky. The kids in the jam session […]
Saturday 26th February 2011
A very changeable day. About three types of weather in one run. Mist, sun then snow. Lots of snow bad been lost in the rain of the last week. However sunny spells were present. Remaining snow high up was hard and choppy in places. Some snow showers swept over but nothing too heavy. Things need […]
Scotland v Wales
Sunday the rugby was forgettable, but the day was great. A long session in the pub to celebrate G’s birthday. Then back to the pub after the game to forget. The welsh contingent were happy despite the poor show.
Glencoe 8 February 2011
A day off work to grab my second day of the season. A mix of bad timing and bad weather meant I’ve been desperate to get up to Coe. Tuesday 8th looked like the best day of the week on MWIS so grabbed the chance. Although I was late to rise I still got the […]
Western Isles 2010 | Flickr – Photo Sharing!
Here is the full collection of images from my Summer cycle trip to the Western Isles. Western_Isles_2010_ 1 | Flickr – Photo Sharing!