Sunshine
17th February 2026
It was a cold, sunny day with light to moderate East-South-Easterly winds. There has been poor visibility for the last few days so today was a chance to have a good look around at snow distribution and see what recent avalanche activity there had been.
Photos below all taken on Aonach Mor. A picture speaks a thousand words…
Carn Mor Dearg with Ben Nevis behind. Note the crown wall from a recent avalanche below the ridge to the right of Carn Mor Dearg.
A wider shot of Carn Mor Dearg with Ben Nevis behind from a different angle.
Avalanche and cornice collapse debris in Coire Dubh, most likely came down on Sunday.
Looking over Climbers Col to Coire an Lochan.
Easy Gully. Big cornices here and along the whole East face of Aonach Mor.
Coire an Lochan.
This avalanche down Spikes was triggered by a skier this morning. The cornice that they were standing on collapsed and the combined weight triggered the avalanche. They were fortunate to end up on the surface, uninjured about half way down and their tracks can be seen carrying on down.
A side on view of the debris.
Aonach Beag
Ski tourers starting up Aonach Beag. This section often requires crampons.
Good snow cover at Nevis Range – no need to stay on the runs, you can ski almost anywhere.
The Grey Corries.
The Loch Lochy hills.
Looking East to the Creag Meagaidh area.
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