Tag Archives: Cairngorm

Stormy Week

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Simon Richardson

The weather over the Christmas –New Year holiday period was very challenging with high winds putting the hills out of bounds for much of the time (for sensible folk at least). Rather frustratingly, the fluctuating temperatures were on the cool … Continue reading →

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More Activity on Creagan Cha-no

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Simon Richardson

Friday January 13 was a busy day on Creagan Cha-no. Stuart Lade, Liam Fleming, Jill Plummer went to have a look at Jenga Buttress but ended up not walking far enough and climbed the broad ledgey buttress between Anvil Corner … Continue reading →

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Creagan Cha-no – Arch Wall Topo

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Simon Richardson

Following on from the Creagan Cha-no – Anvil Buttress Topo post, the photo above shows the routes on Arch Wall. This wall typically provides two-pitch routes up to 70m long, with pride of place going to the eponymous Arch Wall … Continue reading →

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Creagan Cha-no – Anvil Buttress Topo

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Simon Richardson

Several people have asked me for a topo of Creagan Cha-no, the recently developed winter cliff on Cairngorm. The photo shows the Anvil Buttress area, and a topo of the Arch Wall area will be covered by a second post. … Continue reading →

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Exploring Cha-No

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Simon Richardson

I knew that Andy Nisbet would not be able to resist taking a look at Creagan Coire Cha-no, the little crag I’ve visited a few times this season on the eastern side of Cairngorm. After the thaw on Tuesday January … Continue reading →

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Daylight Robbery

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Simon Richardson

Roger Webb, James Edwards and I snatched a quick route on Cairngorm yesterday (January 7), when we visited Creagan Coire Cha-no on the Eastern side of Cairngorm. It was a beautiful day, but strong winds and snowfall over the past … Continue reading →

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Cairngorm Calling

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Simon Richardson

It was a tricky call this weekend. Freezing levels were dropping on Sunday, but last week’s thaw had stripped the many of the buttresses in the West. This ruled out technical climbing on The Ben, but how about the Cairngorms? … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Weekend in the Cairngorms

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Simon Richardson

As usual, early season activity continues to focus on the Northern Corries. During the weekend Coire an t-Sneachda was especially popular and there were ascents of The Lamp, Belhaven, Burning and Looting, Pot of Gold and Houdini. Also of note … Continue reading →

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All Go on Cairngorm

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Simon Richardson

It’s been a busy few days on Cairngorm with many teams focusing on the Northern Corries. The exposed turf is well frozen, and the steeper mixed routes are in good early season condition. Snow fell almost continuously through the weekend … Continue reading →

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