Aonach Mor

Aonach Mor ... Jan 06
Aonach Mor, - Aonach Beg

The forecast predicted extensive cloud cover in the east but little to none west of the A9. First light told a different story, cloud covered the tops, it looked as it may turn out be a disappointing day ......

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Passing through the beautiful Caledonian woodland that separates the derivable part of Glen Nevis and the wilder country beyond.
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An unusual flat tranquil area with meandering stream found high up in this wild coire.
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Looking back down Coire Giubhsachan from the slopes of Aonach Beag.
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Cloud and mist breaking up to reveal this magnificent view of Carn Mor Dearg and its eastern arete.
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High up now on Aonach Mor looking west to Ben Nevis protruding through the cloud.
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Above the clouds, looking south from the summit of Aonach Mor towards Aonach Beag, further to the right is Ben Nevis and Carn Mor Dearg.
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Heading towards Aonach Beag. The cloud permanently on the move, the cloud would fill the bealach as above then suddenly vanish as in the next picture.
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The narrow ridge that joins the two Aonachs. Waves of cloud were spilling from left to right over this bealach. Within a matter of minutes it would change from thick mist to clear skies then back to thick mist, a spectacular situation.
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Summit cairn of Aonach Beag, beyond Binnein Mor briefly breaks through the cloud.
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Looking south over a sea of cloud. No wind and warm sun, I spent the best part of two hours taking it all in!
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Ben Nevis, Carn Mor Dearg and further to the right Aonach Mor.
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The strange sensation of leaving the blue sky and heading down into the cloud.
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What a contrast, from the warm spring like day on the top to the cold hard raw feel that is the norm in our hills during the winter.
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The Mamores, anyone spending this day in these hills would be totally unaware of the glorious day only slightly above.
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