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Posted by: Apex177 at 15.14hrs on Sun 18th Mar 18
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Carlavin Hill and Molls Cleuch Dod from near Megget Stone East of Talla Reservoir.
The snow on the N facing Molls Cleuch was much more plentiful than on Broad Law to the north. The 1 in 5 road above Talla Linnfoots was still blocked with snow from two weeks ago. This has now been cleared. This was a nice little tour worth a return visit.
:: Weather Conditions
Dry 30mph wind
:: Snow Conditions and Distrubtion
Spring snow
:: Skiers/Riders
AS
:: Tour Route(s) or Location Skied/Ridden
White Coomb from Grey Mare's Tail NTS carpark, via SW flank of Watch Knowe, across the plateau onto Upper Tarnberry and up to the summit. Descent along SE ridge over Upper Tarnberry and down to Moffat Water
:: Weather Conditions
Superb - nice and sunny, brisk wind on tops
:: Snow Conditions and Distrubtion
Scoured tussock on west facing slopes but powder in sheltered spots and soft slab elsewhere. Great conditions! Saw full depth slide off the ridge connecting White Coomb to Carrifran Gans
:: Skiers/Riders
Mike, Martyn, Jonathan
:: E-Mail Contact
jonathanstevens513 at gmail dot com
Posted by: bkerr at 16.41hrs on Fri 19th Jan 18
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Toxside Moss to Cockmuir and back. Starting at Tweeddale Burn Wood (NT280528). Approx 4 miles.
:: Weather Conditions
Set off at 1pm. Initially light blizzard, but gave way to clear and some sunshine.
:: Snow Conditions and Distrubtion
Track well filled in. Recent heavy vehicle tracks giving good base for fresh snow. Good gliding on the way back in outward trail.
:: Skiers/Riders
Bruce Kerr
:: E-Mail Contact
glenkerr at btinternet dot com
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Lowther Hill from Wanlockhead
:: Weather Conditions
Mist and clag which lifted from the hill towards sunset. Light winds.
:: Snow Conditions and Distrubtion
Good cover, some windblown and drifted.
:: Skiers/Riders
Tom & Sarah Rowntree
:: E-Mail Contact
tomrowntree at hotmail dot com
Posted by: pinhead27 at 18.08hrs on Sun 1st Feb 15
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Green Lowther from layby on A702, 1km SW of Nether Fingland, via Stowgill Dod and Riccart Law Rig. Descent via Horsegrain Dod and lower part of Riccart Cleuch
:: Weather Conditions
Blue skies and less wind than forecast. Cool northerly on top. FL at or near the road.
:: Snow Conditions and Distrubtion
Reasonable cover from the car. Plenty of grass/tussock sticking through snow varying from soft (mostly) with some icy patches. Decided not to do Lowther Hill as the eastern flanks of Horsegrain Dod looked like a more continuous descent than further west.
:: Skiers/Riders
Barry Owen
:: E-Mail Contact
barry dot owen at sky dot com
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