Ickers asked me to post this report on the weekend's meet at the CIC Hut. Seems like a fairly successful weekend considering the milder weather. He also sent me some pics to post.
A mixed bag from the CIC weekend. Warm and lean conditions generally. Craig and I did one pitch of South Gully in Coire na Ciste on the Saturday before abbing-off and trundling up 3 Gully. After a new dump of snow overnight, Sunday saw Craig and teacher Graham complete a barren Central Gully (left branch) and North Gully by Nicky Hawkins and myself which included very steep but good ice in the first pitch. The CIC is now much better and will be fantastic when the toilet is finished
Craig climbing a black and wet South Gully
Craig in No. 3 Gully
The new and improved (but unfinished) CIC Hut
Coire na Ciste
Looking up to NE Buttress
Nicky climbing the ice pitch in North Gully
Nicky topping out on North Gully
Sunday looks much better, like the photo of Nick leading steep ice pitch.
