Tag Archives: Andy Nisbet

Canine Capers

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Simon Richardson

“After the routes done around New Year,” Andy Nisbet writes, “I began to realise Lurcher’s Crag wasn’t worked out after all, particularly when conditions became increasingly icy as the cold spell began to bite. I didn’t have much respect for … Continue reading →

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Grumpy Old Men

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Simon Richardson

“Some of the best ever icy mixed lines have been climbed in the last few days,” Andy Nisbet writes. “But despite slight embarrassment about reporting much more modest ones, even they have a story. After a very tiring and fruitless … Continue reading →

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Twerking

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Simon Richardson

The continuous run of stormy weather this winter has made choosing a venue and selecting an appropriate route particularly challenging. As ever, Andy Nisbet has consistently demonstrated the knack of being in the right place at the right time. Take … Continue reading →

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Shangri-La

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Simon Richardson

“Shangri-La might be overstating it a bit, but an overlooked section of crag on a very accessible cliff is my idea of a revelation’” Andy Nisbet writes. “One wild and warm day in December (there were a few of those!), … Continue reading →

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Deserted on Aonach Mor

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Simon Richardson

“Coire an Lochain of Aonach Mor usually ranks with the Northern Corries as the place with most popularity and publicity,” Andy Nisbet writes. “But in recent weeks it has been ominously quiet; the assumption that it would have been swamped … Continue reading →

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Flying Saucers

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Simon Richardson

Andy Nisbet and Steve Perry added an excellent new route to Stob Ban in the Mamores on December 16. “It’s hard to know where to go at this time of year,” Andy writes. “Actually it’s easy if you have a … Continue reading →

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First Blood to Nisbet and Yearsley for New Winter Season

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Simon Richardson

Andy Nisbet and Simon Yearsley succeeded on the first winter route of the season today (November 5). Simon takes up the story: “It’s been a pretty warm autumn, and although I’ve had a growing sense of excitement as I always … Continue reading →

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Risk of Ice

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Simon Richardson

“John Mackenzie used to talk with awe about the cornices above Coire na Feola of Ben Wyvis,” Andy Nisbet writes. “Also the great central icefall, which one day would form, and he hoped he would be there. But John Lyall … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Simon Richardson

Roger Everett and I were rather confused when were climbing on Lurcher’s Crag on February 16. It was our first visit to the cliff, and the folks climbing the attractive icefall to our left had told us that they were … Continue reading →

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Following Footsteps?

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Simon Richardson

Roger Everett and I were wrong-footed by logistics, weather forecasts, blocked roads and avalanche-prone slopes throughout the previous weekend. We ended up visiting Lurcher’s Crag on Sunday February 16, which I think was our Plan D! The weather was good, … Continue reading →

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