Club meet: Glen Clova, 25-27 Feb

Some folk headed down the road to the relatively local and luxury destination of the Glen Clova Hotel Bunkhouse last weekend.

Fine weather tempted Tegwen into bagging a few peaks on the north east of glen clova in contribution to the Cosmic Hillbashers Aberdeenshire 101 Challenge. This included the peaks of Ferrowie, Dog Hillock, Broom Hill and Sandy Hillock. Rivers were high as the snow was disappearing and tough going with feet frequent falling through the thick snow as it gave way underfoot.

 

 

The rest of the gang went into the newly named Spring Corrie (ex Winter Corrie) to do Backdoor Gully (II).

Entering the corrie

The snow was pretty deep and soft and it was hard going. 

Trudging up the soft snow

There was a small icefall to pass and then more snow. We then went off route a little and up climbing a nearly vertical 20ft garden with loose rock, water and very little gear - tested the nerves a little! 

Then a short plod to the top, and back to the hotel in time for the second half of the rugby and a few beers.

Half headed home Sunday morning, while the other half wandered in to Corrie Fee just to make sure it was mild and windy before making their return.

Photos and text by Derek and Tegwen.