Tag Archives: Hamish Frost

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 →

Posted in New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Beinn Bhan, Calum Muskett, Cul Mor, Dave MacLeod, Greg Boswell, Guy Robertson, Hamish Frost, Jamie Skelton, Lochnagar, Northern Corries, Shelter Stone, Tim Miller | Comments Off

The Fear Factory

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Simon Richardson

On form Greg Boswell succeeded on one of the most prized objectives on Ben Nevis on March 6 when he made the first ascent of The Fear Factory (WI6R), the prominent hanging icicle on the lower part of the Little Brenva … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes | Tagged Ben Nevis, Greg Boswell, Guy Robertson, Hamish Frost | 3 Comments

January Update

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Simon Richardson

January has been disappointing month for Scottish winter climbers. The weather has been dominated by warm high pressure systems and any snowfall has quickly disappeared with sudden thaws. The dry air and associated wet bulb effect has allowed the remaining … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Adam Russell, Ali Rose, An Teallach, Andy Sharpe, Ben Nevis, Braeriach, Di Gilbert, Doug Bartholomew, Erick Baillot, Forrest Templeton, Graham Wyllie, Guy Robertson, Hamish Frost, Lochnagar, Mark Robson, Northern Corries, Sebastian Gidelski, Simon Richardson, Steve Holmes, Stuart MacFarlane, Wojciech Polkowski | Comments Off

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

Curly’s Arete Second Ascent

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Simon Richardson

Greg Boswell, Callum Johnson and Hamish Frost pulled off a notable repeat on November 25 when they made the second ascent of Curly’s Arete on Number Three Gully Buttress on Ben Nevis. This steep VIII,8 follows the right edge of … Continue reading →

Posted in Repeats | Tagged Ben Nevis, Callum Johnson, Greg Boswell, Hamish Frost | 1 Comment

International Winter Meet Day 4

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Simon Richardson

On February 26, the wind dropped and all eyes turned to Ben Nevis with close to 40 climbers from the International Meet active on the mountain. The standout performance came from Peter Hoang (Canada) and Neil Adams who made an … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Al Todd, Alex Mathie, Alfie Maun, Beinn Bhan, Beinn Eighe, Ben Nevis, Buachaille Etive Mor, Dave Almond, Frano Udovic, Franz Friebel, Hamish Frost, John Higham, John Hutchinson, Masa Sakano, Murray Cutforth, Neil Adams, Nicholas Wylie, Peter Hoang, Rene Lisac, Robin Clothier, Scott Grosdanoff, Stob Coire nan Lochan, Tom Phillips, Trym Saeland, Wadim Jablonski | 1 Comment

Ben Nevis Update

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Simon Richardson

It’s been a difficult season, but as March progressed, good winter climbing was found on Ben Nevis. The problem this winter has been the lack of any base. Any snowfalls have quickly disappeared due to rapid thaws, but the Ben’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Adam Russell, Ben Nevis, Greg Boswell, Guy Robertson, Hamish Frost, Kevin Roet, Richard Bentley | 1 Comment