Tag Archives: Ben Nevis

Mixed Pickings on The Gift

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Simon Richardson

On December 5, Kev Shields and Steve Holmes made an enterprising ascent of the mixed ground just right of North Gully on Ben Nevis. “It was pretty sketchy on slabby terrain for two pitches then easier wandering,” Kev told me. … Continue reading →

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Tomahawk Crack – Second Ascent

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Simon Richardson

Will Sim and Andy Inglis enjoyed an excellent two days on the Ben at the beginning of this week. On Sunday December 6 they made an ascent of Sidewinder (VII,7) on South Trident Buttress. This route has become popular in … Continue reading →

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Total Kheops on Ben Nevis

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Simon Richardson

Remi Thivel has provided more details about his inspirational run of routes on Ben Nevis climbed with Laurence Girard in early March. After warming up on Minus One and Minus Three gullies on March 10, Remi and Laurence had an … Continue reading →

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The Shield Direct Direct

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Simon Richardson

“And again, like all of the times before in this winter of difficult conditions and wrong weather forecasts, Guy Robertson, normally so knowledgeable in where to go, procrastinated,” Nick Bullock writes. “An Teallach, Beinn Eighe, Glen Coe. I received text … Continue reading →

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From The Jaws of Defeat

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Simon Richardson

The vertical triangular headwall on the left side of the North Wall of Carn Dearg on Ben Nevis is split by a spectacular groove that runs up to the very apex of the wall. It had fascinated me for years, … Continue reading →

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Ben Nevis – Seven Routes, Four Days

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Simon Richardson

I’ve been trying to find out more details on the extraordinary run of routes climbed on Ben Nevis by a French team staying at the CIC Hut a couple of weeks ago. I was climbing on The Ben on Sunday … Continue reading →

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Minus One Superdirect

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Simon Richardson

Following their new route on the Astronomy face of Ben Nevis, Iain Small and Uisdean Hawthorn had an even more outstanding day on March 12. “Wednesday was another stunning day with a good frost and rock-solid snow,” Iain told me. … Continue reading →

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Dark Star on The Ben

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Simon Richardson

The thaw last weekend and high pressure and overnight frosts earlier this week, finally transformed the huge quantities of snow on Ben Nevis into ice and neve, to the delight of those fortunate enough to be in the vicinity mid-week. … 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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Gallifrey Groove

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Simon Richardson

“It’s proving tricky to make the best of the fluctuating conditions this winter,” Simon Yearsley writes. “This weekend was no exception. The forecasts changed daily as a variety of fronts pushed through at seemingly random speeds. So, as Malcolm [Bass] … Continue reading →

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