Tag Archives: Dave Kerr

Lockdown Catch Up

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Simon Richardson

While Mainland Scotland is in full lockdown, I do not feel it is appropriate to report ongoing winter climbing activity on scottishwinter.com, so I’m using this post to catch up on recent weeks. The extended spell of cold and snowy … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Andy MacKinnon, Aonach Dubh, Beinn Eighe, Ben Lomond, Ben Nevis, Callum Johnson, Cameron McIlvar, Canisp, Church Door Buttress, Dan Moore, Dave Kerr, Dave MacLeod, Dave Slade, Erick Baillot, Glen Clova, Graham McGrath, Greg Boswell, Hamish Frost, Helen Rennard, Huw Scott, Iain Young, James Lamont, Jamie Skelton, Joe Barlow, John Higham, Lochnagar, Lurcher's Crag, Martin Stephens, Meall A' Choire Leith, Meall nan Tarmachan, Mullach nan Coirean, Nathan Adam, Ole Kemi, Quinag, Rosie Rothwell, Sam Wainwright, Sebastian Wolfrum, Stob Coire nam Beith, Stuart McFarlane, The Brack, Tim Miller | 6 Comments

Ewan Lyons (1969 – 2020)

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Simon Richardson

On March 13 Ewan Lyons, known to some as Captain Solo, died as a result of a fall on Beinn Dearg. Dave Kerr has written the following tribute: Ewan was one of the most prolific and accomplished Scottish winter soloists … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary | Tagged Dave Kerr, Ewan Lyons | 1 Comment

All Go on The Stooee

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Simon Richardson

I was intrigued to find out that Erick Bailot and Dave Kerr climbed The Stooee Chimney on The Stuic on Lochnagar on Sunday November 10. The Stooee Chimney is the obvious central line and was the first route ever attempted … Continue reading →

Posted in Repeats | Tagged Dave Kerr, Erick Baillot, Lochnagar, Robin Clothier, Stuart MacFarlane, The Stuic | Comments Off

Red Rag Repeated

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Simon Richardson

Dave Kerr, Erick Baillot and Karl Atherton notched up a significant ascent in the Torridon area on December 16 when they made the second ascent of Red Rag (VII,7) on Beinn Dearg. This route was first climbed by Roger Webb … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes | Tagged Beinn Dearg, Dave Kerr, Erick Baillot, Karl Atherton | 1 Comment

The Ayatollah – Second Ascent

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Simon Richardson

On February 28, and in less than perfect conditions, Rob Bryniarski, Dave Kerr and Erick Baillot made the long-awaited second ascent of The Ayotollah (VII,7) on the South-East Cliff of Fuar Tholl. “Last year on a fool’s errand to see … Continue reading →

Posted in Repeats | Tagged Dave Kerr, Erick Baillot, Fuar Tholl, Rob Bryniarski | 2 Comments

Far North Quartzite

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Simon Richardson

Erick Baillot and Dave Kerr had a great weekend climbing on the quartzite cliffs in the Far North-West. “On Saturday [January 16] Dave and I had a short easy day on Bucket Buttress on Quinag,” Erick told me. “We repeated … Continue reading →

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Enigma – Third Winter Ascent

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Simon Richardson

Erik Baillot and Dave Kerr made the third winter ascent of Enigma (VII,7) on Fuar Tholl’s Mainreachan Buttress on January 24. “We had a great day climbing on this magnificent crag,” Erik told me. “It was the second time this … Continue reading →

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