Tag Archives: Ian Parnell

Satyr – Nearly!

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Simon Richardson

Ian Parnell and Tim Emmett had a great day on Stob Coire nan Lochan on March 3 when they climbed the first three pitches of Satyr (IX,9) before finishing up the final pitch of Central Grooves. “There was a nice … Continue reading →

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Slovenian Exchange

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Simon Richardson

From February 12 to 19, eight Slovenian climbers visited Scotland and teamed up with British climbers to sample the ‘delights’ of Scottish winter. They caught the end of the February cold snap and enjoyed excellent mixed climbing for the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Repeats | Tagged Andrej Jez, Ben Nevis, Iain Small, Ian Parnell, Lost Valley Buttress, Marko Prezelj, Matija Volontar, Nick Colton, Stob Coire nan Lochan, Tom Livingstone, Will Harris | Comments Off

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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BMC International Winter Meet Report

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Simon Richardson

The Weather Gods did not smile kindly on the BMC International Winter Meet that was held at Glenmore Lodge from January 24 to January 30. Over 35 guests from 30 different countries were teamed up with UK hosts and let … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Andy Nisbet, Becky McGovern, Beinn Eighe, Ben Nevis, Dave Almond, Dave Garry, Erik Eisele, Ian Parnell, Ian Welsted, Luka Strazar, Michael Rinn, Nick Colton, Northern Corries, Raphael Slawinski, Simon Richardson, Stac na h-Iolaire, Stob Coire nan Lochan, Tom Livingstone, Uisdean Hawthorn | 2 Comments

Needle Double Tick

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Simon Richardson

Last week saw one of the standout events of the season when The Needle (VIII,8) on the Shelter Stone was ascended on consecutive days. Ian Parnell and Kenton Cool climbed the route on January 8, and the following day, Andy … Continue reading →

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Swallow Tail Pillar – Third Ascent

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Simon Richardson

A succession of storms and deep thaws has contributed to a slow start to the winter season. At the end of last week, the temperatures cooled bringing a welcome snowfall. Ian Parnell and Dave Almond were quick on the scene … Continue reading →

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No Cigar on A’Chioch

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Simon Richardson

Ian Parnell and Kenton Cool made a spirited attempt at a winter ascent of the full height of the A’Chioch buttress in Applecross on February 1. In the process they made a possible second winter ascent of Cioch Corner Superdirect … Continue reading →

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BMC Winter Meet – North-West Highlands

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Simon Richardson

The gales that raged throughout the BMC Winter Meet prompted many team to visit the North-West Highlands to seek some shelter from the South-East winds. This proved to be an unexpected bonus, as the Torridon Mountains were in excellent winter … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Adam Booth, An Teallach, Andy Inglis, Beinn Bhan, Beinn Eighe, Dave Almond, Felix Sattelberger, Fuar Tholl, Greg Boswell, Gustav Mellgren, Gwylim Lynn, Ian Parnell, Jon Walsh, Kenro Nakajima, Kenshi Imai, Liathach, Martin Zumer, Meall Gorm, Michal Sabovcik, Michelle Kadatz, Neil Adams, Neil Silver, Nejc Marcic, Nick Bullock, Nick Wallis, Olov Isaksson, Piotr Sulowski, Simon Frost, Tito Arosio, Will Sim | 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

Sword of Damocles – Second Winter Ascent

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Simon Richardson

The inspirational first winter ascent of The Giant on Creag an Dubh Loch last week, prompted a number of repeat attempts over the weekend of January 4-5. A predicted cold and calmer spell of weather was awkwardly sandwiched between a … Continue reading →

Posted in Repeats | Tagged Ben Wilkinson, Creag an Dubh Loch, Doug Hawthorn, Ian Parnell, Uisdean Hawthorn | 2 Comments