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andrewsadventures  > 2011 > Cairngorms, Scotland, in April.
After slaving for weeks on a top secret project, finally it was time to escape for Easter. After 90 mins sleep we gathered our gear and laptop and headed for the train. We planned to head for the wilds of Northern Scotland, working all the way there on the train. Unfortunately, however, a few thousand other Londoners appeared to have the same idea, meaning that work continued at our wilderness destination. Glenmore Lodge in the heart of the Cairngorm Mountains is the UKs premier outdoor training centre. I was in heaven...
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Cairn Lochan view N
There were fabulous cliffs filled with magical ice, snow and rock climbing routes - especially in winter. The Lodge runs courses in all of these, as well as winter survival, mountaineering, kayaking, mountain-biking and navigation.
Fingers Ridge is an awesome climbing route - up and along the ridge.
Glenmore Lodge pic climber
Glenmore Lodge pic ice climber 1
Glenmore Lodge pic ice climber 2
The views were breathtaking, and there was the disorientating feel of space associated with great exposure.
After freezing ourselves for hours, with the weather worsening markedly (visibility dropping on the summits), it was time to head down to safety.
We had to cross the frozen stream. This ice 'tongue' collapsed for no apparent reason, 5 seconds after this shot was taken. Maybe the camera shutter vibrated the air too much...
Cairn Lochan view N
Cairn Lochan view N
Cairn Lochan view N
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