Category Archives: Repeats

Happy Tyroleans Repeated Again

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Simon Richardson

Dave Almond made a successful start to his season with two big routes, notably a repeat of Happy Tyroleans (VIII,9) in the Northern Corries with Helen Rennard. Dave takes up the story: “Despite being ready to blast up the 360 … Continue reading →

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November Cold Snap

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Simon Richardson

After a very warm first half of November, the cold easterlies that set up in the middle of the month were good news for winter climbers. The big decision was whether to go east or west. Going west meant better … Continue reading →

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Creag Meagaidh Diary

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Simon Richardson

It’s been a busy couple of weeks on Creag Meagaidh’s Pinnacle Buttress, which has probably been in it’s best condition since winter 2005: February 24: Iain Small and Andy Inglis climb Paradise Lost (VII,8), a new route up the centre … Continue reading →

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Western Highlands Most Sought After Route

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Simon Richardson

I received an intriguing email from Richard Bentley on March 5: “I got the call from Robin at 9pm last night. (He wouldn’t say the route.) Meet at Spean Bridge at 7am. A drive, a boat, a fast stomp in … Continue reading →

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Moonstone Repeated

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Simon Richardson

Pete Davies, Steve Elliott and Ross Cowie made the probable second ascent of Moonstone (VII,7) on Coire nan Camh on February 4. This remote cliff is located 10km south of Loch Laggan on the east face of Meall Garbh, the … Continue reading →

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Dingle First Winter Ascent

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Simon Richardson

Tim Miller is having an excellent winter. He has succeeded on a number of demanding test pieces such as The Secret, and in December he climbed a difficult new route on The Cobbler with Martin McKenna. On February 2, Tim … Continue reading →

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Church Door Angels – Second Ascent

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Simon Richardson

On February 2, Matt Helliker and Pete Whittaker pulled off the second ascent of the sensational Church Door Angels (VIII,9) that is situated high on Bidean nam Bian in Glen Coe. “I was inspired by the line of after seeing … Continue reading →

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Northern Highlands Three-Pack

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Simon Richardson

David Keogh, Tim Oliver and Robin Clothier had an excellent three days in the Far North-West earlier in January. They visited Coire Gorm on Cul Mor on January 18 with the intention of climbing the modern classic The Cul. Visibility … Continue reading →

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Pobble – Second Winter Ascent

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Simon Richardson

Helen Rennard and Ben Silvestre made the second winter ascent of Pobble (VII,7) on Foinaven on January 20. This 160m-long summer VS is located on Lord Reay’s Seat, a cliff that does not hold winter conditions well and can be … Continue reading →

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The God Delusion – Fourth Ascent

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Simon Richardson

Andy Inglis and Adam Russell made the fourth ascent of the Northern Highlands test-piece The God Delusion (IX,9) on January 20. This seven-pitch voyage up the awe-inspiring Giant’s Wall on Beinn Bhan in Applecross, which was first climbed by Guy … Continue reading →

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