Tag Archives: Dave MacLeod

Busy Season at the Cutting Edge

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Simon Richardson

The following ascents were initially reported on Instagram but unfortunately, I do not have first-hand details. All are significant ascents and are listed here to maintain the historical record. 8 December, Lochnagar, Nihilist (IX,9)First winter ascent by Greg Boswell and … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Quoth the Raven – Nevermore

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Simon Richardson

Iain Small and Dave MacLeod succeeded on an outstanding new route on December 7, when they made the first ascent of Nevermore (VIII,8) on Number Five Gully Buttress on the Ben. The great soaring overhanging corner on the right side … Continue reading →

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Creag Meagaidh Diary

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Simon Richardson

It’s been a busy couple of weeks on Creag Meagaidh’s Pinnacle Buttress, which has probably been in it’s best condition since winter 2005: February 24: Iain Small and Andy Inglis climb Paradise Lost (VII,8), a new route up the centre … Continue reading →

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Cloudjumper

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Simon Richardson

“Dave MacLeod and I headed up the Ben last Sunday (March 5),” Helen Rennard writes. “We had been thinking of climbing something up in Coire na Ciste and Dave had kindly offered to belay me on something (I tend to … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Immortal Memory – Second Ascent

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Simon Richardson

It’s been something of a landmark year on Beinn Eighe with repeats of many hard routes, and on March 3,  Murdoch Jamieson, Ian Parnell and Uisdean Hawthorn continued the trend with the second ascent of Immortal Memory (IX,9). “ We … Continue reading →

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Red Dragon

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Simon Richardson

On February 26 Helen Rennard and Dave MacLeod added a new mixed test-piece to the Ben. Helen takes up the story: “Dave and I headed into the Ben. We didn’t have a definite plan and it was more a case … Continue reading →

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New Route on Ben Nevis

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Simon Richardson

Dave MacLeod and Helen Rennard added a good new icy mixed route on Ben Nevis on Tuesday February 26. “We didn’t have a definite plan on Tuesday and took up a large mixed rack and ice screws so we had … Continue reading →

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End of Season Catch Up

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Simon Richardson

Now the winter season is finally over (yes, it was still going strong four weeks ago in the Cairngorms), I’m conscious that there are several notable routes I have not reported. Although I strive to cover significant events through the … Continue reading →

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