Thursday 11 April 2013

Big Hex, kit to test from Cotswold, Piolets d'Or and a weekend warning

Been meaning to post about Big Hex for a couple of weeks now. If you aren't aware then its a challenge to complete a journey taking in some fine Scottish Mountain Routes in 1 of 3 timescales. you register your team and start date as well as how long it took you whilst raising money for the best of causes- Scottish Mountain Rescue Teams. Don't forget to give them a 'like' on Facebook too. Who knows, I may see you on one of the routes!

Cotswold Aberdeen have kindly sent me some gear to test: a pair of Marmot XT Gloves (look ideal for spring mountaineering, snug, grippy and tough)
and an Arcteryx Ether Crew LS Thermal Top which seems a good fit and will get plenty of use into the warmer weather.

A bit of controversy over the Piolet's D'Or Awards this year with mass resignations over the Committee's decision to award all 6 nominated teams with Awards. Sounds like a great idea. Look at the list of previous nominees trying to pick one 'best' ascent in worldwide Alpinism each year seems ridiculous. Alpine mountaineering isn't (or shouldn't) be about competition between teams. These inspiring ascents should be attempted for good old selfish mountaineering reasons!
Watch out this weekend in Scotland. We are looking at a possible sudden thaw taking place and given the existing slab (often sitting on a weak layer) and cornices it WILL be kicking off if the forecast is correct. AND be aware of the effects of all the electronic gadgets we now carry on your compass by reading this little article from Heather at the MCofS.
Finally spare a though for this German pair stranded in Bridge of Balgie by our late winter!

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