Ash Wall

Over in my home from home in Scotland this week for some holiday time with Hollie/ training in the run up to departure for Greenland in a few short weeks.

Having recovered from my 28 hour day yesterday (just came straight over here off night shift!), we chanced the weather forecast and headed out into the Trossachs to Ben A'an. A beautiful day on the drive looked set to continue as we walked up to the crags, but perhaps a distant rumble of thunder as we geared up should have been a warning.

I'd just reached the belay at the top of Ash Wall, (Severe, 4a**) when the first heavy drops came down, gradually building to a full on hail shower...I think Hol was having a character building experience coming up a now rather slippery slab! Big boots back on and a quick run up to the summit rounded the day off as there wasn't much sign of drying to be had.

A nice climb though, and nice to get back out on Scottish rock.

Definitely psyched.