Monthly Archives: March 2015

Red Dragon

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Simon Richardson

On February 26 Helen Rennard and Dave MacLeod added a new mixed test-piece to the Ben. Helen takes up the story: “Dave and I headed into the Ben. We didn’t have a definite plan and it was more a case … Continue reading →

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Twoburkelosis

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Simon Richardson

On February 23, Colm and Dave Burke climbed a new route on the Upper West Face of Gearr Aonach. The cleverly-named Twoburkelosis takes a groove just inside the left edge of Jim’s Gully, and ably demonstrates that considerable potential remains … Continue reading →

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Happy Hunting Ground

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Simon Richardson

“Beinn Liath Mhor has been a happy hunting ground for Sandy Allan and I this year,” Andy Nisbet writes. “We were joined by Steve Perry this time (February 25). It is a good accessible place when snow is deep but … Continue reading →

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New Line on An Teallach

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Simon Richardson

Guy Robertson and Uisdean Hawthorn visited An Teallach on February 25. “We thought we’d struck gold,” Guy told me. “With what looked like perfect conditions it was a pretty easy walk up into Glas Tholl. However we were soon put … Continue reading →

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Banana Wall

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Simon Richardson

Greg Boswell and Masa Sakano made climbing history on February 25 with the first ascent of Banana Wall. This continuously sustained route takes the overhanging wall between Fallout Corner and Bavarinthia in Coire an Lochain on Cairn Gorm. The route … Continue reading →

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