Tag Archives: Harry Holmes

First Blood to Nisbet and Yearsley for New Winter Season

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Simon Richardson

Andy Nisbet and Simon Yearsley succeeded on the first winter route of the season today (November 5). Simon takes up the story: “It’s been a pretty warm autumn, and although I’ve had a growing sense of excitement as I always … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, New Routes | Tagged Andy Nisbet, Harry Holmes, Kevin Hall, Northern Corries, Rob Taylor, Simon Davidson, Simon Yearsley | Comments Off

BMC Winter Meet – Central Highlands

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Simon Richardson

The BMC Winter International Meet took place between January 27 and February 1. The meet was based at Glenmore Lodge, and 44 guests from 26 countries paired up with UK hosts to experience the delights of Scottish winter climbing. Despite … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Andy Inglis, Andy Nisbet, Ben Nevis, Corne Brouwer, Creag Meagaidh, Dave Almond, Fiona Murray, Greg Boswell, Gustav Mellgren, Harry Holmes, Ian Bryant, Ian Parnell, Jon Walsh, Kenton Cool, Martin Zumer, Michelle Kadatz, Mirko Breckner, Nick Bullock, Olof Isaksson, Pawel Wojdyga, Piotr Sulowski, Ricardo Guerra, Rose Pearson, Simon Richardson, Siw Ornhaug, Stefan Jacobsen, Stob Coire nan Lochan, Will Sim | Comments Off

All Eyes on The Ben

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Simon Richardson

If last weekend’s activity is anything to go by, Ben Nevis has taken over from the Northern Corries as the venue of choice for high standard early season mixed. Harry Holmes and Dan Tait set the tone on Thursday November … Continue reading →

Posted in Repeats | Tagged Andy Inglis, Ben Nevis, Blair Fyffe, Dan Tait, Erick Baillot, Harry Holmes, Helen Rennard, Iain Small, Neil Adams, Pete MacPherson, Richard Bentley, Robin Clothier, Tony Stone | 2 Comments

Seattle Grooves

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Simon Richardson

Harry Holmes and Alex McMillan visited Stob Coire nan Lochan in Glen Coe on March 30 with the intention of making the second ascent of the recent Bass-Yearsley addition – Twisted. Unfortunately the route had been stripped of snow in … Continue reading →

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Raven’s Edge

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Simon Richardson

Harry Holmes, Helen Rennard and partner made a rare repeat of Raven’s Edge (VII,7) in Glen Coe on March 26. The superb route takes the narrow buttress to the right of Raven’s Gully “We had the mountain pretty much to … Continue reading →

Posted in Repeats | Tagged Buachaille Etive Mor, Harry Holmes, Helen Rennard | Comments Off

More Activity on Creagan Cha-no

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Simon Richardson

Friday January 13 was a busy day on Creagan Cha-no. Stuart Lade, Liam Fleming, Jill Plummer went to have a look at Jenga Buttress but ended up not walking far enough and climbed the broad ledgey buttress between Anvil Corner … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Cairngorm, Creagan Cha-no, Eric Pirie, Harry Holmes, Jill Plummer, Joanna Lisoweic, John Lyall, Liam Fleming, Stuart Lade | Comments Off

Busy Weekend on The Ben

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Simon Richardson

When Helen Rennard and I walked up to the CIC Hut early on Saturday morning (December 3), we were expecting to find it empty. Instead, we found it full of the stars of the 2011 Scottish Tooling Series. They had … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Ben Nevis, Fiona Murray, Greg Boswell, Harry Holmes, Helen Rennard, Jim Higgins, Simon Richardson | Comments Off