Tag Archives: Helen Rennard

2021 Winter Catch Up

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Simon Richardson

Now that winter is over, and lockdown largely behind us, I have summarised activity from January 4 until the end of the season. The Cuillin: Big news from Skye was the first winter ascent of Mongoose Direct (VIII,8) on Sgurr … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Aidan Robinson, Alex Urquhart-Taylor, Ali Rose, An Garbhanach, An Gearnach, Andy MacDonald, Anne Craig, Aonach Dubh, Ben Nevis, Ben Vorlich, Benarty Hill, Bidean nam Bian, Blaven, Bonaidh Dhonn, Buachaille Etive Mor, Callum Johnson, Cameron Richardson, Campsie Fells, Craig Gudmondsson, Creach Bheinn, Creag an Tulabhain, Cruach Ardrain, Damian Goncerz, Danny Church, Doug Bartholomew, Douglas Fransson Lee, Duncan Helm, Freddie Crowley, Garbh Bheinn, Garry Campbell, Helen Rennard, Ian Hall, Jacob Davies, James Laing, James Thompsett, Jamie Grant, Jamie Greig, Jamie Sketon, Jim Cooper, Jim MacFarlane, Katharina Lenz, Lochnagar, Mam na Gualainn, Maol Odhar, Marco Limonci, Mark Robson, Meall Dubh, Meall Ghaordaidh, Mullach nan Coirean, Neil Adams, Orazio Lo Tauro, Paul Morris, Rich Bentley, Rob Giddy, Robin Clothier, Sebastian Wolfrum, Sgurr Ghiubsachan, Sgurr Mhic Choinnich, Simon Richardson, Steve Kennedy, Stob Coir a'Chearcaill, Stuc an Lochain, Tim Miller, Will Attridge, Will Rowland, Willie Jeffrey, Wojciech Polkowski, Zoe Thornton | 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

Three Excellent Early Repeats

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Simon Richardson

“Having waited for what seemed forever for winter to turn up Simon Frost and myself drove up from Liverpool on January 20,” Dave Almond writes. “After a 4.30am start to walk over to Shelterstone to find it looking black we … Continue reading →

Posted in Repeats | Tagged Dave Almond, Helen Rennard, Northern Corries, Richard Kendrick, Simon Frost, Stob Coire nan Lochan | 3 Comments

First Grade VIII for Lurcher’s

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Simon Richardson

On January 20 Steve Perry, Helen Rennard and Andy Nisbet put up the first Grade VIII on Lurcher’s Crag with their ascent of Shapeshifter. This route was a long-term project for Steve who had attempted this prominent line last season. … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes | Tagged Andy Nisbet, Helen Rennard, Lurcher's Crag, Steve Perry | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in Repeats | Tagged Ben Nevis, Dave Almond, Helen Rennard, Northern Corries | Comments Off

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

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 →

Posted in New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Andy Inglis, Bruno Sourzac, Dave MacLeod, Guy Robertson, Helen Rennard, Iain Small, Simon Richardson | Comments Off

Pobble – Second Winter Ascent

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Simon Richardson

Helen Rennard and Ben Silvestre made the second winter ascent of Pobble (VII,7) on Foinaven on January 20. This 160m-long summer VS is located on Lord Reay’s Seat, a cliff that does not hold winter conditions well and can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Repeats | Tagged Ben Silvestre, Foinaven, Helen Rennard | 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

New Routes on SCNL

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Simon Richardson

Pete Davies, Helen Rennard and Donie O’Sullivan have been exploring the upper right wall of SC Gully on Stob Coire nan Lochan in Glen Coe and have come away with three good new two-pitch mixed climbs. All three routes start … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes | Tagged Donie O'Sullivan, Helen Rennard, Pete Davies, Stob Coire nan Lochan | Comments Off