Edinburgh Ski Touring Club

Another from the mid-summer ski on the Cairngorm plateau - this time to prove that there really was some snow. This is descending from Ben MacDui.
June 2010 (by Brent)

Jim, Alan and Clare are enjoying the steep slopes of the Northern Pinnacles of Liathach, Wester Ross.
[There is probably a good reason why a cycle helmet is a necessary piece of kit for a scramble. - Ed.].
June 2010 (by Silvia)

Mid-summer skiing at Cairngorm. Returning from skiing the Ciste Gully. Taken from the top of the Day Lodge Poma.
[Remember the skiers' code - alway observe warning signage on the pistes - Ed.].
June 2010 (by Brent)

Kayaking to Inchcolm, Caroline is heard to comment on the lack of snow!
May 2010 (by Sarah)

James contemplating the reflections in Loch Etchachan
May 2010 (by Lynn)

The snow goes on...and on...and on. Ulrike soaks up the sun at the top of Coronation Wall, Cairngorm
May 2010 (by Mike)

James on Cul Beag during the Elphin weekend... What a view!
May holiday weekend 2010 (by Yvonne)

Ulrike on the descent from Schwarzsee to Stafel, during the reverse Haute Route ski tour
April 2010 (by Mike)

Still loads of snow on the Cairngorm Plateau! (... and a few cornices to avoid)
April 2010 (by James)

Volcanic dust, aeroplanes, pah.... what's wrong with cycling, walking & wading to the snow?
April 2010 (by Martin)

Cathie was rewarded with a lovely descent from Beinn a' Bhuird
April 2010 (by Martin)

Topping Out on Braeriach, the last of four 4,000 ft peaks
April 2010 (by Guy)

Clare in Strathfarrar... "Who needs skis?"
March 2010 (by Cathie)

Archie spying out a spring skiing route back to car.... "Yeah, it's a bit thin in places...."
March 2010 (by Craig)

James showing Paul Parker how it's done! ... is that a wee smile I can see?
March 2010 (by Martin)

Making tracks in the Pentlands in March - who would have predicted that?
March 2010 (by James)

James negotiating sastrugi on Beinn Teallach
February 2010 (by Sarah)

Loch Ghuilbinn Jetty (no ferry!), Corrour
February 2010 (by Tiana)

Ben Alder ascent from Corrour
February 2010 (by Clare)

Slochd in style (... a young club member out for a tour)
February 2010 (by Kathy)


Playing follow my leader..., Culdees weekend
January 2010 (by Cathie)

No wonder the photographer wanted to take her skis off and walk!, Grey Corries
February 2010 (by Cathie)

"How much snow did you have at Valmorel?"
February 2010 (by Brent)

"Blimey... that side is even steeper", Aonach Eagach ridge
February 2010 (by Andrew)

Standing tall, Chno Dearg
January 2010 (by Sam)

Despite visibility only being a few metres, Toby's style was exceptional!
January 2010 (by Lynn)

"We found this lovely slope in the Borders and we just had to ski it again!", says Sandie
January 2010 (by Lynn)

Lynn descending Carn Liath near Braemar
January 2010 (by Sarah)

"Red is good!", Culardoch, Cairngorms
January 2010 (by Andrew)

Pam enjoying the snow in Sumava National Park
January 2010 (by Tiana)

Sun, snow and ... it's right here on the doorstep!, Moorfoots
January 2010 (by Brent)

"Dear Santa, Please send more snow", Pentland Hills
December 09 (by Jan S)

Happy walkers!, Borders Walk
December 09 (by Sam)

What a sunset!, Borders Walk
December 09 (by Mark)

The Descent, Glen Coe
November 09 (by Caroline)

Brocken Spectre near the Antonine Wall
November 09 (by Ross)

An inspiring view of Mont Blanc from above Le Tour
October 09 (by David S)

Members trying out next season's must-have buff whilst on their excellent BASP First Aid course
November 09 (by Caroline)

Winter's coming!!! ... Looking towards Stob Binnein and Ben More
November 09 (by Cathie)

Barley fields at an altitude of 4500 metres in the Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India
August 09 (by Sylvia)

"Will this get me to the cafe any faster?"
October 09 (by Tiana)

End of a September day off Arisaig
September 09 (by Clare C)

"Is it a plane?  Is it a flying machine? No, it's Guy combating the elements..."
September 09 (by Pam)

East Greenland Icebergs - what a beautiful colour!
September 09 (by Francoise)

A scenic route... as long as you're not on a bicycle!
August 09 (by Mary)

Our Chair at the Helm
August 09 (by Charlie)

Having fun on Peffer Sands near North Berwick
August 09 (by Lynn)

Off to see Jupiter Artland
July 09 (by Sarah)

"Extreme Knitting"
July 09 (by Andrew)

"Whose is the biggest?"... at Mark's BBQ
July 2009 (by Andrew)

Andrew and his new friend
June 09 (by Clare S)

Having fun on a balmy evening on Aberlady beach
June 09 (by Cathie)

Common Dolphins and oh, that's Mary and her camera! Sailing trip off SW England
June 09 (by Mary)

A well deserved rest whilst cycling in Northumberland
May 09 (by Clare C)

'Hooray we've made it!' - elevenses on Sgurr Dubh Beag, Skye
May 09 (by Cathie)

Exciting abseil, Bidein Druim nan Ramh, Skye
May 09 (by Jim)

Loch Coruisk and the Cuillins from Loch Scavaig
May 09 (by Mary)

An Teallach in morning mist, from Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair
May 09 (by David S)

Cycling the Great Glen way along Loch Lochy
April 09 (by Sarah)

Glen Affric (Strawberry Cottage weekend)
Easter 09 (by John P)

'Sharda - Future Telemarker'
February 09 (by Neil S)

Lyngen Alps, Norway
April 09 (by Cathie)

Taking the dogs for a walk, Ben Lawers
February 09 (by Craig)

'Dangerous Crossing' at Muir of Inverey
March 09 (by Caroline)

View over Loch Morlich
February 09 (by Jim)

Approaching the summit of Geal Charn
February 09 (by Clare C)

Archie just about to start a few avalanches during some interesting skiing above Loch Etchachan

Clare enjoying the ski down to Loch Etchachan (a hot brew and an unfeasibly large cake awaiting her at base camp)

Clare, discovering that YES - her camera is indeed switched on ;-)

Summit Photo on Ben Macdui with the obliging cameraman who was just trying to eat his lunch in peace...

Lynn taking a break from skiing at Glencoe

Clare C off in search of powder in Glencoe

Ollie the powderhound retriever, who loves a good day out on snow... (And lunch stops even more)

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