Tag Archives: Northern Corries

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

Scottish Winter Climbing – A North American Perspective

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Simon Richardson

“It’s always great to see visiting climbers enjoying the Scottish winter, and early January saw just that,” Simon Yearsley writes. “I picked up US climbers Josh Wharton and Mikey Schaefer from Edinburgh Airport on January 2 and spent the evening … Continue reading →

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More Third Ascents

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Simon Richardson

Following his ascents of Swallow Tail Pillar and Smokestack Lightnin’ Variations, Dave Almond made another couple of important repeats in the Northern Corries with Simon Frost and Helen Rennard. “On December 13, Simon [Frost]and I were joined by Helen Rennard … Continue reading →

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Smokestack Lightnin’ Variations

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Simon Richardson

After making the third ascent of Swallow Tail Pillar with Ian Parnell, Dave Almond teamed up with Simon Frost on Saturday December 12 and climbed a couple of notable variations to Smokestack Lightnin’ (VI,7) on Fiacaill Buttress. This challenging route … Continue reading →

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Pfugga-lule – Third Ascent

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Simon Richardson

On Saturday December 12, Andy Inglis and Neil Adams made the third ascent of one of the Northern Corries modern test–pieces when they climbed Pfugga-lule (VIII,9) in Coire an Lochain. “It’s a route that has interested Neil and I for … 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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Houdini Indirect Finish

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Simon Richardson

On February 28 Rob Adam and Fiona Murray climbed a new finish to Houdini on Fiacaill Buttress in Coire an t-Sneachda. “After straying off route on pitch four of Houdini,” Rob explained, “we found ourselves at the right-hand end of … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes | Tagged Fiona Murray, Northern Corries, Rob Adam | 5 Comments

Winter Finally Begins

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Simon Richardson

After a very warm November, the winter season season finally got underway in the first week of December as westerly winds brought snow to the higher tops. As usual, The Northern Corries were the most popular venue and there were … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes, Winter Conditions | Tagged Braeriach, Iain Murray, Jamie Bankhead, Mike Lates, Northern Corries, Roger Everett, Sgurr Thearlaich, Simon Richardson | Comments Off

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

Open Heart – Third Ascent

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Simon Richardson

Will Sim and Adam Booth visited Coire an Lochain in the Northern Corries on February 24, and made the probable third ascent of Open Heart (VIII,9). This very steep test-piece, which takes a direct line up to the crux of … Continue reading →

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