Monthly Archives: February 2015

Lurcher’s in the Sun

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Simon Richardson

“With the choice between warm and cloudy in the west against too little snow in the east, Steve Perry and I went for the east to save a long drive,” Andy Nisbet writes. “It turned out there was a temperature … Continue reading →

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Teufel Grooves

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Simon Richardson

Andy Inglis and Iain Small filled a notable gap on Ben Nevis on February 7 when they made the first winter ascent of Teufel Grooves (IX,9). This steep HVS was first climbed by Dave Bathgate and John Porteus in September … Continue reading →

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Nordwand Superdirect

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Simon Richardson

Michael Barnard and John MacLeod climbed an exciting new pitch high on the North Face of Castle Ridge of Ben Nevis on February 7. “For the most part we took a line approximating Nordwand Direct,” Michael told me. “We started … Continue reading →

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Unclimbed Ice – Day Three

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Simon Richardson

“February 7 was day three of seeking out unclimbed ice by moving south and higher as the warm air encroached, “ Andy Nisbet writes. “The lower west face of Aonach Beag was chosen, and in particular a line that Sandy … Continue reading →

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Cartouche on Stob Coire nam Beith

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Simon Richardson

Ken Applegate and Nick Stone had an unexpected find on Stob Coire nam Beith on February 5. They climbed an excellent and sustained 40m Grade IV ice pitch that starts towards the top of North-West Gully. The pitch takes a … Continue reading →

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Pale Rider – Second Winter Ascent

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Simon Richardson

On February 5, Andy Inglis and Will Sim made the second winter ascent of Pale Rider (VIII,9) on Beinn Eighe’s Eastern Ramparts. Martin Moran and Robin Thomas first climbed this tough sounding route in February 2010. “With all the good … Continue reading →

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Cousinade on Ben Nevis

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Simon Richardson

Malcolm Bass, Simon Yearsley and Neil Silver added a new route to Cousins’ Buttress on Ben Nevis on February 4. This had been a long-standing objective for Malcolm and Simon, having made two previous attempts on the buttress. The first … Continue reading →

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No Cigar on A’Chioch

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Simon Richardson

Ian Parnell and Kenton Cool made a spirited attempt at a winter ascent of the full height of the A’Chioch buttress in Applecross on February 1. In the process they made a possible second winter ascent of Cioch Corner Superdirect … Continue reading →

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Highway Robbery on Aonach Beag

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Simon Richardson

The North Face of Aonach Beag has been icing up nicely over the last three weeks, and there have been several ascents of the Robin Clothier-Chris Cartwright test piece Stand and Deliver (V,5). I say test piece, because many teams … Continue reading →

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Day Two At The Pyramids

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Simon Richardson

“The weather was changing as predicted so there was no time for a rest day,” Andy Nisbet writes. “On February 5, Jonathan Preston and I were heading for the Pyramid Buttress on Liathach. Thanks to the Internet and a pretty … Continue reading →

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