That was the winter that was

I've written a piece summarizing the fun and challenges I had this winter for the Arcteryx website. You can read it here http://www.arcteryx.com/Article.aspx?article=A-Memorable-Winter-in-Scotland

Starting up the first pitch of Bruised Violet (pic Andy Turner)

I've been lucky enough to receive kit from Arcteryx for about 4 years now, and while it does have a reputation for being pricey you do get what you pay for. I think they make the best Gore Tex Jacket (The Beta AR), the best harness (The X350a), the best gloves (Gamma SV) and the best synthetic belay jacket (The Dually). But I could just be biased?