Tag Archives: Martin Hind

The Edge of Profanity

Finding good early season winter climbing conditions can be a tricky business. The winter weather that started on the night of October 26 came in on strong north-westerlies depositing deep snow on eastern aspects and insulating the turf. The well-known … Continue reading

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Fast and Solo in The Fannaichs

Taking advantage of the recent icy conditions, Martin Hind has added a couple of new routes to Sgurr Mor in the Fannaichs. “As I don’t like carrying heavy sacks I decided to travel light with no gear on these visits,” … Continue reading

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Exploration in the Fannaichs

After adding two routes last season, Martin Hind has continued his exploration of Creag Dubh a’Gorm Lochain by making the first ascent of Roseroot (V,5) with James Edwards on February 5. This remote crag deep in the Fannaichs is shrouded … Continue reading

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Interesting Route on No. 4

Last Sunday (December 16), James Edwards was tempted away from his beloved Northern Highlands to climb in the Northern Corries, with a surprisingly prominent new route in mind. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be, but I’ll let James tell the story: … Continue reading

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Fear of the Cold and Dark

Iain Small and Pete MacPherson are on a roll. On Tuesday March 2 they visited the Eastern Ramparts on Beinn Eighe and came away with a new VIII,8 – Fear of the Cold and Dark. They started up the summer … Continue reading

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