I've met some great people since moving to Scotland a couple years a go and it's always a privilege to share some of my favourite places with them and enjoy the mountains together. Torridon features heavily in my blog posts and it's unique landscape and rugged beauty keeps me going back for adventure after adventure. My good friends Sarah and Rachael had never experience Torridon before so when Rachael came up for a winter skills course it was a great opportunity for me to introduce them both to an area i love so much.
An early start from Aviemore saw us heading along the road and with the forecast looking promising, the two days we had set aside for our north west adventure was shaping up nicely. Our first day we opted for the ever beautiful Beinn Eighe.
Freezing level was high and we reached Coire Mhic Fhearcair without hitting the snow line, however when we did (just below stone fall gully) it was hard neve, requiring crampons and ice axe immediately.
Stunning views were our reward and our day was highlighted with a golden eagle sighting as we ate a snack on the top of Spidean Coire nan Clach.
That night we celebrated Rachael's birthday in Kinlochewe with a delicious meal and a good choice of whiskey.
The following morning and another early start and we were setting off up Liathach. With it's steep flanks and rising from sea level to Munro height in minimal distance, Liathach (meaning the grey one) is a truly unique mountain.
Our traverse was long and enjoyable, despite some soft snow crossing the pinnacles making it difficult in places.
Descending back to the car is always tough on the knees in Torridon, but a small price to pay to enjoy the beauty of the region.
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