David BuckettMar 17, 20211 minWe have a date! 26th April.Good news coming from the Scottish Government confirming in principal that the 26th April will be when travel restrictions in Scotland...
David BuckettFeb 13, 20212 minSgurr Finniosgaig falls, Smoking the white owl.Ice climbing, Fort William
David BuckettFeb 11, 20211 minEilde Canyon, GlencoeToday Mark and myself headed for the low down and easily reached Eilde canyon at the base of Sron na Lairig. We were glad of the small,...
David BuckettDec 10, 20201 minNumber 3 gully buttress, Ben NevisWinter climbing on Number 3 gully buttress, Ben Nevis
David BuckettDec 5, 20201 minEast ridge, North Summit of Stob BanEast ridge of the north top of Stob Ban
David BuckettDec 3, 20201 minLedge route and CMD arete, Ben NevisLedge route and CMD arete on Ben Nevis in winter
David BuckettMar 12, 20201 minBen Nevis in full winter conditionToday our aim was to summit Ben Nevis via the mountain track. With the westerly aspect forecast ‘low’ on the avalanche forecast and with...
David BuckettMar 6, 20202 minLedge Route, Ben NevisIf i could sum up today in 2 words it would be ‘wading‘ and ‘whiteout’ on Ledge route, Ben Nevis today. The day started bright and we had...
David BuckettMar 2, 20202 minBen Nevis in winterToday i was back on Ben Nevis. The aim was to reach the summit via the mountain track. In short we made it to about 800m where corner 2...
David BuckettFeb 2, 20201 minWinter Skills and Ben Nevis ascentThis weekend Wally and myself were delivering our Ben Nevis and Winter skills course over 2 days. It has been 2 different weather days:...
David BuckettFeb 1, 20201 minBen Nevis mountaineering skillsToday i was on Ben Nevis looking at mountaineering skills with other instructor Dave. But the most important lesson was to have robust...
David BuckettJan 26, 20201 minLedge Route, Ben NevisToday winter returned to the Highlands, we ascended Ledge route on Ben Nevis and descended No.4 gully. With a very wet start to the day...
David BuckettJan 25, 20201 minCurved Ridge, GlencoeToday i was on Curved ridge in Glencoe, a classic mountaineering route. With winter still not arrived and with strong southerly winds it...
David BuckettJan 20, 20201 minGlencoe winter walkToday i aimed for Stob Corie nan Lochan for an introductory day in the snow and to have a good walk in Glencoe. The weather was...
David BuckettJan 19, 20201 minGlencoe winter skillsToday we went to Glencoe for our second day of winter skills and what a contrast from yesterday. Firm ice and snow all the way up with...