Tag Archives: Sgurr na Muice

Globetrotting in Strathfarrar

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Simon Richardson

After an abortive trip up Ben Wyvis a week ago, John Mackenzie and Andrew James visited the North-East Face of Sgurr na Muice in Strathfarrar on January 29. The result of their efforts was the first ascent of the 280m … Continue reading →

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Stealth and Cunning in Glen Strathfarrar

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Simon Richardson

“Since everyone else seems to be reporting new routes I suppose I ought to as well,” John Mackenzie told me. “Even more so, since you told me off for not doing so at the SMC dinner! So the ‘nose’ of … Continue reading →

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Left Pork on Sgurr na Muice

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Simon Richardson

On February 24, Dave Broadhead and John Mackenzie made the first ascent of the left fork of the three star classic Pearls Before Swine (IV,4) on Sgurr na Muice. They called their new addition Left Pork and graded it V,6. … Continue reading →

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