After a few years of this January trip being smashed by high wind, all turned out great this time and a cracking day was enjoyed with better than expected wind and visibility. The snow was great quality and there was just the right amount.
After summitting and enjoying some mulled wine, we had an unexpected stop beside the Glas Allt falls, which having frozen across at the base due to an extended cold spell, allowed for an unusual group photo standing directly below.
We stopped briefly at the Glas Allt bothy for a break, with the wind only beginning to bite once we reached the exposed end of Loch Muick. We regrouped with another party who had headed up Conachcraig, then our coach headed to the Boat Inn at Aboyne for “high tea” (may have included a beer or two).
