Tag Archives: Simon Richardson

Riding the Storm

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Simon Richardson

Several years ago, my good friend Chris Cartwright suggested that there was a new route to do on the front face of the Edge of Darkness buttress on Beinn an Lochain in Arrochar. This attractive feature lies on the North … Continue reading →

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Daylight Robbery

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Simon Richardson

Roger Webb, James Edwards and I snatched a quick route on Cairngorm yesterday (January 7), when we visited Creagan Coire Cha-no on the Eastern side of Cairngorm. It was a beautiful day, but strong winds and snowfall over the past … Continue reading →

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Slaying the Ghost in the Great Wilderness

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Simon Richardson

Mullach Coire Mhic Fearchair, which lies deep in the Great Wilderness, is one of the most remote Munros in Scotland. In January 2007, Roger Webb and I visited the steep cliff on its north side to climb the compelling central … Continue reading →

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Cairngorm Calling

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Simon Richardson

It was a tricky call this weekend. Freezing levels were dropping on Sunday, but last week’s thaw had stripped the many of the buttresses in the West. This ruled out technical climbing on The Ben, but how about the Cairngorms? … Continue reading →

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Magnificent Ardgour

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Simon Richardson

Roger Webb and I were in Fort William on Saturday evening attending the SMC Dinner. On Sunday December 5, we got up early and drove around to Ardgour and headed up Garbh Bheinn. This superb Corbett is rarely in winter … Continue reading →

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Southern Highlands Spotlight

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Simon Richardson

The Bridge of Orchy cliffs to the south of Glen Coe have seen a fair amount of activity over the last few days. The crags are now well frozen and have escaped the very heavy snowfalls further east. In the … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Weekend in the Cairngorms

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Simon Richardson

As usual, early season activity continues to focus on the Northern Corries. During the weekend Coire an t-Sneachda was especially popular and there were ascents of The Lamp, Belhaven, Burning and Looting, Pot of Gold and Houdini. Also of note … Continue reading →

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All Go on Cairngorm

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Simon Richardson

It’s been a busy few days on Cairngorm with many teams focusing on the Northern Corries. The exposed turf is well frozen, and the steeper mixed routes are in good early season condition. Snow fell almost continuously through the weekend … Continue reading →

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Braeriach’s Forgotten Pinnacle

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Simon Richardson

On Sunday November 7, Roger Everett and I visited Coire nan Clach on Braeriach. Few climbers have visited this hidden little coire that nestles under the summit of Einich Cairn, but it sports a handful of granite ribs that are … Continue reading →

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Final Fling?

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Simon Richardson

On Sunday April 18, Guy Robertson and I made a late season trip to the Ben. After a late start and failure on Plan A, we arrived under the headwall of Observatory Buttress at about 2pm in the afternoon. We … Continue reading →

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