Aladdin Couloir and Hidden Chimney

Last night we decided to save £20 a piece and Tom, Sarah, Lee and I decided to spend the night in Rovan Bothy. Its as short 45min walk in and a pleasant little shelter. Bothies are free huts maintained by volunteers in remote and wild locations of Scotland. Have a google and look at them.

Anyway we wandered in and were the first there. Result! We pottered around the little house and lit our candles and made dinner. It was very pleasant. We played several hours of Uno. I won. Later that night more people stumbled in found places to sleep on the floor. 

In the morning we had an early start then headed back out to Glenmore. Outside the Bothy we found some poor sods who had turned up even later and had been forced to camp outside. Fortunately they had a tent. 

We jumped in the cars then headed up to the ski century car park. After a speedy gear up we boshed into Corie an t'Sneachda.  

Rush hour in the Northern Corries.

Tom and I roped up started up Aladdin's Couloir while Sara and Lee followed up after us. It was a fantastic rout in perfect condition. Tom and I reached the top and decided to down climb the route and head round to Hidden Chimney. 

Tom led up Hidden Chimney Direct while I dutifully followed up afterwards. Superb. I don't have any photos as they are all on the GoPro. I still can't get the photos of the Gopro. 

All in all a fantastic day out.