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Tag Archives: Simon Richardson
BMC Winter Meet – Loch Avon Update
The Loch Avon Basin has been a much-visited venue this season, and it was a popular location of Day 2 (January 24) of the BMC Winter Meet with two ascents of the classic Postern on the Shelter Stone. Iain Small … Continue reading
Posted in New Routes, Repeats
Tagged Carn Etchachan, Iain Small, Magnus Stromhall, Marcus Griesshammer, Shelter Stone, Simon Richardson, Stacan Dubha
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Fly Me To The Moon
On the evening of Sunday January 22, Iain Small and I were planning to be at Glenmore Lodge for 7pm for the start of the BMC International Meet, so we were looking for a suitable nearby winter venue. Unfortunately the … Continue reading
Ben Alder Magic
Ben Alder was a natural choice for anyone looking for classic Scottish winter climbing last weekend. Its huge eastern corries are renowned for holding snow blown from the extensive plateau area, and the recent thaw and freeze were perfect for … Continue reading
Wobble Block Chimney
Yesterday (January 2) was a horrible day in the Cairngorms. Roger Webb and I were not convinced that the turf would be fully frozen after the New Year thaw, so we headed for Stac an Fharaidh on the south side … Continue reading
Posted in New Routes
Tagged Roger Webb, Simon Richardson, Stac an Fharaidh
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All Go in the Loch Avon Basin
The hairdryer thaw over Christmas did not completely devastate winter in the Cairngorms, and the Loch Avon Basin was surprisingly busy on Friday December 30. On the Shelter Stone, Postern had a couple of ascents by Iain Small and Susan … Continue reading
Posted in New Routes, Repeats
Tagged Andy Nisbet, Helen Rennard, Henning Wackerhage, Iain Small, James Edwards, Jonathan Preston, Mark Chadwick, Mark Mosgrove, Shelter Stone, Simon Richardson, Stac an Fharaidh, Stacan Dubha, Susan Jensen
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Creagan Cha-no – Anvil Buttress Topo
Several people have asked me for a topo of Creagan Cha-no, the recently developed winter cliff on Cairngorm. The photo shows the Anvil Buttress area, and a topo of the Arch Wall area will be covered by a second post. … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Topos
Tagged Cairngorm, Creagan Cha-no, Sandy Simpson, Simon Richardson
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Great Overhanging Gully and Other North-West Adventures
At first sight, the North-West Highlands were not a logical choice last weekend, with heavy showers, dumping high levels of snow across the region. Parties attempting the classic Liathach and Alligin ridge traverses were unsuccessful, due to time consuming deep … Continue reading
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Tagged Beinn Bhan, Beinn Damh, Helen Rennard, Pete Davies, Roger Webb, Sgorr Ruadh, Simon Richardson, Vince Aerts
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Loch Avon Update
The great cliffs on the south side of the Loch Avon Basin have come into remarkably good condition for so early in the season. On the Shelter Stone, Sticil Face has had several ascents. Clach Dhian Chimney and Western Union … Continue reading
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Tagged Carn Etchachan, Roger Everett, Shelter Stone, Simon Richardson, Stacan Dubha
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Exploring Stob Ban
After being battered by wind and blizzards whilst climbing on Ben Nevis last Saturday, Helen Rennard and I were looking for an easier option for Sunday December 4. The forecast was for more snow and strong winds, so after a … Continue reading
Creagan Cha-no – Arch Wall Topo
Following on from the Creagan Cha-no – Anvil Buttress Topo post, the photo above shows the routes on Arch Wall. This wall typically provides two-pitch routes up to 70m long, with pride of place going to the eponymous Arch Wall … Continue reading →