Monthly Archives: December 2014

Boggle First Winter Ascent

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Simon Richardson

Last week’s ferocious storms relented on Saturday December 13 providing a well-timed weather window before a quick thaw on Sunday. The fast onset of winter made venue choice tricky, as lying snow had insulated unfrozen turf, and there were deep … Continue reading →

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Punching Numbers on Creagan Cha-no

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Simon Richardson

Ally Swinton visited Creagan Cha-no with his Dad, Gav Swinton, on December 5. Walking under the cliff, Ally noticed that the steep intermittent crack-line to the right of Mac’s Crack in the Tower Area wasn’t on his topo, so he … Continue reading →

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Mixed Pickings on The Gift

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Simon Richardson

On December 5, Kev Shields and Steve Holmes made an enterprising ascent of the mixed ground just right of North Gully on Ben Nevis. “It was pretty sketchy on slabby terrain for two pitches then easier wandering,” Kev told me. … Continue reading →

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Tomahawk Crack – Second Ascent

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Simon Richardson

Will Sim and Andy Inglis enjoyed an excellent two days on the Ben at the beginning of this week. On Sunday December 6 they made an ascent of Sidewinder (VII,7) on South Trident Buttress. This route has become popular in … Continue reading →

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Winter Finally Begins

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Simon Richardson

After a very warm November, the winter season season finally got underway in the first week of December as westerly winds brought snow to the higher tops. As usual, The Northern Corries were the most popular venue and there were … Continue reading →

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