Category Archives: Repeats

The Survivor – Second Ascent

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Simon Richardson

On Sunday December 2, Guy Steven, Keith Ball and Ewan Rodgers (third time in crampons!) made the second ascent of The Survivor on Ben Nevis. Guy described it as “a fantastic route – we really had to stretch the legs!” … Continue reading →

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End of Season Catch Up

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Simon Richardson

Now the winter season is finally over (yes, it was still going strong four weeks ago in the Cairngorms), I’m conscious that there are several notable routes I have not reported. Although I strive to cover significant events through the … Continue reading →

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Winter Season Finally Ends

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Simon Richardson

With warmer temperatures now sweeping across the country, it looks like the 2011-2012 winter climbing season is finally coming to an end. The last six weeks have been unusually cold for the time of year, which has led to resumption … Continue reading →

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Winter Continues

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Simon Richardson

Cool temperatures and consistent snowfalls late last week resulted in some worthwhile late season mixed climbing conditions last weekend. Confirmed winter addict Guy Robertson tempted Andy Inglis out for some late season Northern Corries action on Sunday April 29 resulting … Continue reading →

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Winter – Not Quite Over Yet!

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Simon Richardson

Winter has returned with a vengeance to the Scottish hills and there have been a variety of routes climbed in the Cairngorns and on Ben Nevis. In the Northern Corries, Fallout Corner, The Message, Fingers Ridge and Sidewinder have all … Continue reading →

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Rampart Wall – Second Ascent

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Simon Richardson

On January 28 Jim Higgins and Andy Inglis repeated Rampart Wall on the Eastern Ramparts of Beinn Eighe. This sensational summer HVS was first climbed in winter by Andy Nisbet, Brian Davison and Dave McGimpsey in March 2002. Further details … Continue reading →

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Cha-no Diary

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Simon Richardson

Creagan Cha-no on the east flank of Cairngorm has proved very popular over the last few weeks, with several teams climbing there most days. The majority of last season’s routes have been repeated and there is overall consensus on the … Continue reading →

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BMC Winter Meet – Lochnagar Update

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Simon Richardson

Several teams made the cross-Cairngorm roller coaster drive from Glenmore Lodge to Lochnagar during the BMC Winter Meet. On Tuesday January 24, Nick Bullock and US climber Bayard Russell climbed Trail of Tears (VII,8) on the Tough Brown Face. The … Continue reading →

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BMC Winter Meet – Loch Avon Update

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Simon Richardson

The Loch Avon Basin has been a much-visited venue this season, and it was a popular location of Day 2 (January 24) of the BMC Winter Meet with two ascents of the classic Postern on the Shelter Stone. Iain Small … Continue reading →

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Don’t Die of Ignorance – Repeated at Last!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Simon Richardson

I have a long backlog of ascents to write up from last week’s BMC Winter Meet, but some posts just can’t wait…. Greg Boswell and James Dunn pulled off a coveted repeat yesterday (January 29) when they made the second … Continue reading →

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