Tag Archives: Creag an Dubh Loch

Danger Mouse

Dave Hesleden and I were so inspired by Ross Hewitt and Neil Morrison’s attempt on Mousetrap last weekend, that we tried a new line to its right on Wednesday February 16. Our route was based on the natural weakness of … Continue reading

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Super Rat (IX,9)

Guy Robertson and Pete MacPherson succeeded on their long-standing project on Creag an Dubh Loch yesterday (February 18). Super Rat (IX,9) is based on the summer E1 classic King Rat, but takes a more direct line following the crack system … Continue reading

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Busy Day on Dubh Loch

It was a fantastic day yesterday (February 13) on Creag an Dubh Loch. Big news was the first winter ascent of Sword of Damocles (VIII,9) on Broad Terrace Wall by an on-form Iain Small and Doug Hawthorn. This steep E2 … Continue reading

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