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Tag Archives: Martin Holland
Anvil Gully Right-Hand Finish
“I was out on Creagan Cha-no yesterday [January 10] with Tony Credland and Gregor Ewing,” Martin Holland writes. “After climbing Anvil Gully we were looking for something quick to do and abbed back down to a belay just below the … Continue reading
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Tagged Creagan Cha-no, Gregor Ewing, Martin Holland, Tony Credland
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Bogle Eyed on Binnein Shuas
On Saturday January 31, Martin Holland and Jim Bayliss were looking for a climb to suit the forecast of strong Northerly winds with fairly continuous snow and not too far from Aviemore, where they were staying. “I remembered a report … Continue reading
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Tagged Binnein Shuas, Jim Bayliss, Martin Holland
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Age is Only a Number
When I enquired about Bonhard Buttress in Glen Clova last month, Alex (Tam) Thomson replied to me with details about the first ascent. I was delighted to hear from Tam, as he is something of a Glen Clova pioneer and … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Thomson, Ben Richardson, Glen Clova, Ian Mcintosh, Jenny Hill, Martin Holland, Simon Richardson, Sophie Grace Chappell
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Silver Threads Among The Gold
Last week’s thaw never made it as far as the North-East of Scotland. I know this only too well as I fell off my bike twice whilst cycling to work on icy roads. As a result, Glen Clova was a … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Richardson, Glen Clova, Henning Wackerhage, Ian Mcintosh, Martin Holland, Sharon Wright, Simon Richardson
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North Craig Glen Prosen
On Friday January 24, Ian McIntosh, Sharon Wright and Martin (Wilf) Holland decided to visit North Craig in Glen Prosen. “We were looking for somewhere East and low to avoid the worst of the weather and preferably with a southerly … Continue reading
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Explorations in Cama’Choire
Martin Holland and Jonathan Foden made two enterprising exploratory visits to Cama’Choire (between Drumochter and The Gaick) over the Easter holiday period and added three new routes. “I haven’t heard of any climbing in there before,” Martin told me. “It’s … Continue reading
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Hell Mend Ya!
On March 25, Martin Holland returned to The Brack with Ian Mcintosh and Steve Langton and straightened out the Abyss Variation that Martin had climbed earlier this season in January. “We had the usual discussion about grade,” Martin told me. … Continue reading
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Tagged Ian Mcintosh, Martin Holland, Steve Langton, The Brack
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Abyss Variation on The Brack
Martin Holland and B.Hauffe added a new variation to The Abyss on the Lower Tier of The Brack in Arrochar on January 15. Martin takes up the story: “We gambled on The Brack turf being frozen as it often seems … Continue reading
Cha-no Diary
Creagan Cha-no on the east flank of Cairngorm has proved very popular over the last few weeks, with several teams climbing there most days. The majority of last season’s routes have been repeated and there is overall consensus on the … Continue reading
Truly Accidental
Every so often I receive an email from Martin Holland letting me know about his recent explorations. These are often in the Southern Highlands, and although not often in the highest grades, Martin’s choices are often well chosen and in … Continue reading