Tag Archives: Creagan Cha-no

Northern Cairngorms Conditions Update

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Simon Richardson

The recent snow and cooler temperatures are beginning to bring the crags in the Northern Cairngorms into winter condition. Activity is picking up in the Northern Corries where routes that do not rely on frozen turf such as Honeypot, Pot … Continue reading →

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Alpine Cairn Gorm

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Simon Richardson

Thaws followed by a re-freeze are a great time to enjoy easier mountaineering routes. I had been waiting for a chance to climb a new line on Coire na Spreidhe on the east side of Cairn Gorm, and last Sunday … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes | Tagged Cairn Gorm, Creagan Cha-no, Roger Everett, Simon Richardson | Comments Off

Cha-no Diary

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Simon Richardson

Creagan Cha-no on the east flank of Cairngorm has proved very popular over the last few weeks, with several teams climbing there most days. The majority of last season’s routes have been repeated and there is overall consensus on the … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Alex Parmentier, Creagan Cha-no, Edvin Mellergard, Euan Whittaker, Gwylim Lynn, John Lyall, Martin Holland, Neil Adams, Ross Mathers, Steve Crawford, Steve Langton, Sylvain Baboud | 1 Comment

More Activity on Creagan Cha-no

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Simon Richardson

Friday January 13 was a busy day on Creagan Cha-no. Stuart Lade, Liam Fleming, Jill Plummer went to have a look at Jenga Buttress but ended up not walking far enough and climbed the broad ledgey buttress between Anvil Corner … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Cairngorm, Creagan Cha-no, Eric Pirie, Harry Holmes, Jill Plummer, Joanna Lisoweic, John Lyall, Liam Fleming, Stuart Lade | Comments Off

Cha-no Update

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Simon Richardson

Following on from yesterday’s Cha-no topo posts, a few routes from this season have now come to light. On December 12, John Lyall, Andy Nisbet, Jonathan Preston climbed Frozen Planet (IV,4), the line of corners and chimneys on the left … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes | Tagged Andy Huntington, Andy Nisbet, Creagan Cha-no, George McEwan, John Lyall, Jonathan Preston, Robin Clothier | Comments Off

Creagan Cha-no – Arch Wall Topo

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Simon Richardson

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 →

Posted in Commentary, Topos | Tagged Cairngorm, Creagan Cha-no, Simon Richardson | 1 Comment

Creagan Cha-no – Anvil Buttress Topo

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Simon Richardson

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 | 2 Comments