Tag Archives: Dave Almond

Happy Tyroleans Repeated Again

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Simon Richardson

Dave Almond made a successful start to his season with two big routes, notably a repeat of Happy Tyroleans (VIII,9) in the Northern Corries with Helen Rennard. Dave takes up the story: “Despite being ready to blast up the 360 … Continue reading →

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November Cold Snap

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Simon Richardson

After a very warm first half of November, the cold easterlies that set up in the middle of the month were good news for winter climbers. The big decision was whether to go east or west. Going west meant better … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Ben Cruachan, Ben Nevis, Braeriach, Creagan Cha-no, Dave Almond, Helen Rennard, Mark Robson, Northern Corries, Simon Richardson | Comments Off

Under The Radar Screen

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Simon Richardson

Despite the consistently cold weather, new route activity has been a little slow this season. For sure the regulars have been looking around new corners, Guy Robertson and Greg Boswell have been climbing superbly well, and several new faces have … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Repeats | Tagged Alasdair Fulton, Andy Inglis, Beinn an Dothaidh, Ben Nevis, Brian Pollock, Dave Almond, Helen Rennard, Murdoch Jamieson, Neil Adams, Nick Bullock, Richard Kendrick, Stob Coire nan Lochan, Tim Miller | Comments Off

High and Steep on The Ben

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Simon Richardson

Friday night’s snowfall fell with little wind and left a thick coat of snow on Ben Nevis. It snowed continuously on Saturday so the mountain now looks very wintry. On the classic routes, heavy snow over bare terrain made for … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Ben Nevis, Dave Almond, Dave MacLeod, Greg Boswell, Helen Rennard | 6 Comments

New Winter Season Underway

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Simon Richardson

Winter has arrived on the Scottish mountains. Andy Nisbet and Steve Perry were first off the mark on Friday November 4 with an ascent of the classic Fingers Ridge in Coire an t-Sneachda. They were fortunate that it started to … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Repeats | Tagged Andy Clark, Andy Nisbet, Ben Cruachan, Ben Nevis, Dave Almond, Helen Rennard, Northern Corries, Steve Perry, Stuart MacFarlane | Comments Off

All Go on The Godfather

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Simon Richardson

In a similar vein to the two ascents of The Needle in a weekend in January, The Godfather (VIII,8) on Beinn Bhan in Applecross had three ascents in the space of five days last week. Helen Rennard takes up the … Continue reading →

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BMC International Winter Meet Report

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Simon Richardson

The Weather Gods did not smile kindly on the BMC International Winter Meet that was held at Glenmore Lodge from January 24 to January 30. Over 35 guests from 30 different countries were teamed up with UK hosts and let … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Andy Nisbet, Becky McGovern, Beinn Eighe, Ben Nevis, Dave Almond, Dave Garry, Erik Eisele, Ian Parnell, Ian Welsted, Luka Strazar, Michael Rinn, Nick Colton, Northern Corries, Raphael Slawinski, Simon Richardson, Stac na h-Iolaire, Stob Coire nan Lochan, Tom Livingstone, Uisdean Hawthorn | 2 Comments

Scottish Winter Debut

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Simon Richardson

“I drove up from Liverpool and met up with Ramon Marin on January 12,” Dave Almond writes. “Ramon is a super strong M15 ice climber but had only tried his first ever Scottish winter route with Dougie Russell that weekend. … Continue reading →

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More Third Ascents

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Simon Richardson

Following his ascents of Swallow Tail Pillar and Smokestack Lightnin’ Variations, Dave Almond made another couple of important repeats in the Northern Corries with Simon Frost and Helen Rennard. “On December 13, Simon [Frost]and I were joined by Helen Rennard … Continue reading →

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Smokestack Lightnin’ Variations

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Simon Richardson

After making the third ascent of Swallow Tail Pillar with Ian Parnell, Dave Almond teamed up with Simon Frost on Saturday December 12 and climbed a couple of notable variations to Smokestack Lightnin’ (VI,7) on Fiacaill Buttress. This challenging route … Continue reading →

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