The Easter School Holidays is often a busy time and this year was no exception. We were also blessed with some excellent weather although the lack of snow in Scotland was a bit problematic. The first week saw me in Kinlochleven again for Giggleswick School’s Annual D of E/Mountain Training week. Once again, we went to the Glencoe Ski Area for their intro to winter skills and along with Lucy Dowland, we managed a good day using axe and crampons despite the snow melting fast. The expedition took in a long route around Ben Alder and then back to Kinlochleven

The following week saw good weather at home so it was time to get the climbing gear out and after a warm up session in Fairy Cave, it was off to Baggy Point with Josh Wildman and Tim Chandler for a hours climbing in the most beautiful weather. The following week saw me running a Lowland Leader Course for Kilve Court Staff on the Quantocks. Once again the weather was very kind