Tag Archives: Stob Coire nan Lochan

Corner Games

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Simon Richardson

Olov Isaksson from Sweden and Karin Zgraggen from Switzerland pulled off a significant accomplishment on February 28 when they made the first ascent of Eggäschpili (IX,9) on Stob Coire nan Lochan in Glen Coe. “I had such an amazing time … Continue reading →

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Year of the Horse

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Simon Richardson

On Thursday January 30, Iain Small and Blair Fyffe made a major addition to Glen Coe. “After climbing Sundance on Beinn Eighe with Murdo [Jamieson], I headed down to The Fort that evening to get out with Blair on Thursday,” … Continue reading →

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BMC Winter Meet – Central Highlands

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Simon Richardson

The BMC Winter International Meet took place between January 27 and February 1. The meet was based at Glenmore Lodge, and 44 guests from 26 countries paired up with UK hosts to experience the delights of Scottish winter climbing. Despite … Continue reading →

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Scansor – First Winter Ascent

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Simon Richardson

On Friday January 17, Iain Small and Tony Stone pulled off a major ascent with the first winter ascent of Scansor on Stob Coire nan Lochan. This spectacular E2 rock climb up the front face of the pillar to the … Continue reading →

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Twisted – Second Ascent

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Simon Richardson

“Back in November Harry Holmes, Dan Tait and I went into Stob Coire nan Lochan in Glen Coe with the aim of making the second ascent of Twisted, a three-pitch three star VII,7 to the left of Chimney Route put … Continue reading →

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The Tempest On Sighted Again

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Simon Richardson

Greg Boswell, Will Sim, Guy Robertson and Nick Bullock visited Stob Coire nan Lochan in Glen Coe on January 13. “It turned out to be a very successful day,” Greg told me. “Guy and Nick went off and did their … Continue reading →

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Seattle Grooves

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Simon Richardson

Harry Holmes and Alex McMillan visited Stob Coire nan Lochan in Glen Coe on March 30 with the intention of making the second ascent of the recent Bass-Yearsley addition – Twisted. Unfortunately the route had been stripped of snow in … Continue reading →

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Moonshine on Stob Coire nan Lochan

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Simon Richardson

Neil Adams and Andy Inglis added a new line on Stob Coire nan Lochan in Glen Coe on March 16. “Moonshine takes the obvious slim corner to the left of the top pitch of Moonshadow,” Neil explained. “To get to … Continue reading →

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Twisted on Stob Coire nan Lochan

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Simon Richardson

“We went to Stob Coire nan Lochan on Tuesday [March 12] to make the most of the excellent conditions in Glen Coe,” Simon Yearsley reports. “We were delighted to climb a new line on South Buttress. For us this route … Continue reading →

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Scrabble – Second Ascent

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Simon Richardson

Yesterday (January 15), Adam Hughes, Matt Stygall and Blair Fyffe made the second ascent of Scrabble (VIII,7) on Stob Coire nan Lochan in Glen Coe. This fabled route was fist climbed by Mike ‘Twid’ Turner and Louise Thomas in February … Continue reading →

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