Stunning in the sun

Day 1 of a Winter Mountain Leader Assessment in the Cairngorms working for Glenmore Lodge today and the weather was immaculate! Candidates were demonstrating the simple skills that might be necessary to take a group on a winter mountain journey.

 Coire Laogh Mor

 Do you know your hoar from your rime?

 Step cutting in ice snow beneath soft powder

 Self arrest with a view

 The other way round

 Turning

 More turning

 The best place to observe from?

 More steps

 Spray of snow

 Heading out

 Happy skier

Too nice, normal service will soon be resumed!