Tag Archives: Jonathan Preston

Hidden Ice

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Simon Richardson

On January 7 John Lyall visited Creag Dhubh, overlooking Loch Ericht with Jonathan Preston, where they climbed two new lines. “The first one, Merlin (IV,4), I had been on before in 2001 with two clients,” John told me. ” But … Continue reading →

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All Ricketty on Quinag

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Simon Richardson

On December 22 and 23, Andy Nisbet and Jonathan Preston had an enjoyable couple of days climbing on the Western Cliffs of Quinag in the far North-West. They started off by climbing Rickets (V,6), the deep gully that curves right … Continue reading →

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Going Caving in Glen Shiel

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Simon Richardson

Andy Nisbet visited Duim Shionnach in Glen Shiel today (December 21) with Jonathan Preston, and added Macavity (V,6), a companion route to Lemon Groove. The route starts as for Lemon Groove to the big cave, then climbs turf up the … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful Wizard

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Simon Richardson

Three days before making the first winter ascents of Rose Late and Oz with Andy Nisbet (see http://www.scottishwinter.com/?p=951),  John Lyall and Jonathan Preston visited No.2 Gully Buttress on Aonach Dubh on December 4 and made the first ascent of The … Continue reading →

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Sharpening The Sword

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Simon Richardson

Today (December 13), John Lyall, Andy Nisbet and Jonathan Preston added an Independent Finish (IV,5) to The Sword on Carn Etchachan. The Sword climbs the ramp of Red Guard (summer), then leaves it to finish as for Red Guard (winter). … Continue reading →

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Ramping Up Sgorr Ruadh

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Simon Richardson

Despite clear weather in the West, extreme cold, difficult road conditions and sometimes huge depths of snow have made the choice of venue difficult in recent days. Several keen activists have had heir plans dashed. Part of the problem is … Continue reading →

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