Tag Archives: Bayard Russell

BMC Winter Meet – Lochnagar Update

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Simon Richardson

Several teams made the cross-Cairngorm roller coaster drive from Glenmore Lodge to Lochnagar during the BMC Winter Meet. On Tuesday January 24, Nick Bullock and US climber Bayard Russell climbed Trail of Tears (VII,8) on the Tough Brown Face. The … Continue reading →

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Pic ‘n Mix – The Mindless Finish

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Simon Richardson

On Day 1 (January 23) of the BMC International Meet, Nick Bullock set the pace with the first full winter ascent of the Mindless Finish (IX,10) to Pic ‘n Mix. This summer E3 5c pitch is followed by the original … Continue reading →

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Guerdon Grooves – Second Ascent

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Simon Richardson

I’m just back from the International Winter Meet at Glenmore Lodge. This superb biennial event consists of 40 guests from 20 different countries climbing with 40 Scottish-savvy British climbers all under the watchful eye of Becky McGovern and Nick Colton … Continue reading →

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