There is no point living in the outdoor capital if you don't take advantage of it.! There was snow falling on the hills over the weekend, and plenty of people out at Glencoe and Nevis Range. I had family up at the weekend and Fearn (13) and Zac (10) were desperate to learn to board. They had a great time on Sunday with their instructor and even inspired their Mum to have a go!

The weather on Sunday was so-so but Monday dawned bright and clear so the Outdoor Capital staff team decided that some product testing was in order so an executive decision was made and on Monday afternoon we shut the office and headed off up the hill. It was my first ski of the season and my technique was definately a bit rusty! It was cold but not windy and conditions were pretty good considering it is quite early in the Scottish ski season. Ski-able down to the gondola at Nevis Range, and I have heard it's good at Glencoe too. We were rewarded with a wonderful sunset as we walked back - beats working in the office!

On the way back down we bumped into Alan, one of the instructors at the Ice Factor , who was with a couple of clients. All were grinning from ear to ear. They'd had a great time on Golden Oldie which is on my tick list - so maybe this weekend? Marian from Nevis Range says climbing conditions are good on Aonnach Mor but it's been pretty quiet climbing wise - don't forget there is a climbers gondola at 8am which gives all importatn extra climbing time. Currently the last gondola is 4.15pm.

Anna (Project Director at the Outdoor Capital)