Monthly Archives: February 2016

Corrie Farchal Three Pack

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Simon Richardson

Sunday February 7 was not a particularly nice day but time was running out for Henning Wackerhage and I. After 19 years in the UK, Henning is set to return to his native Germany in a couple of weeks time … Continue reading →

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Tomahawk Crack – Third Ascent

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Simon Richardson

Iain Small and Murdoch Jamieson made the third ascent of Tomahawk Crack (VIII,9) on Ben Nevis on February 3. “It had some pretty technical climbing which was hard work to protect as everything was a bit icy,” Iain told me. … Continue reading →

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Judas Priest – Possible New Direct Finish

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Simon Richardson

On January 31, Forrest Templeton and Kevin Murphy climbed a possible new Direct Finish to Judas Priest (V,5) on The Cathedral on Lochnagar. “We climbed the first pitch of Judas Priest,” Forrest explained, “but instead of breaking right when it … Continue reading →

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Tangerine Dream

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Simon Richardson

Douglas Russell and Ramon Marin added a challenging new single pitch climb to the left side of the Central Tier of South Trident Buttress on Ben Nevis on January 31. Russell takes up the story: “On Sunday, Ramon Marin and … Continue reading →

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BMC International Winter Meet Report

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Simon Richardson

The Weather Gods did not smile kindly on the BMC International Winter Meet that was held at Glenmore Lodge from January 24 to January 30. Over 35 guests from 30 different countries were teamed up with UK hosts and let … Continue reading →

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