Tag Archives: Simon Richardson

All The World’s A Stage

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Simon Richardson

On Sunday February 6, Forrest Templeton and I visited Glen Clova. It had been warm during the week, but we had a hunch that it was just cold enough to freeze the turf above 700m or so, and Corrie Farchal … Continue reading →

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January Update

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Simon Richardson

January has been disappointing month for Scottish winter climbers. The weather has been dominated by warm high pressure systems and any snowfall has quickly disappeared with sudden thaws. The dry air and associated wet bulb effect has allowed the remaining … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Adam Russell, Ali Rose, An Teallach, Andy Sharpe, Ben Nevis, Braeriach, Di Gilbert, Doug Bartholomew, Erick Baillot, Forrest Templeton, Graham Wyllie, Guy Robertson, Hamish Frost, Lochnagar, Mark Robson, Northern Corries, Sebastian Gidelski, Simon Richardson, Steve Holmes, Stuart MacFarlane, Wojciech Polkowski | Comments Off

Iron Man Ridge

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Simon Richardson

It’s been an unsettled season so far, but Wednesday January 5 offered a possible opportunity to escape the recent gales and storms. The weather was clearing from the west, so at first glance, the Central Cairngorms was not a logical … Continue reading →

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Princess Cut

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Simon Richardson

During the first Coronavirus lockdown in spring 2020 when we were only allowed to venture away from our homes on foot or bike, Mark Robson discovered an unclimbed crag on Ben Wyvis. The 100m-high Diamond Buttress is situated on Glas … Continue reading →

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2021 Winter Catch Up

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Simon Richardson

Now that winter is over, and lockdown largely behind us, I have summarised activity from January 4 until the end of the season. The Cuillin: Big news from Skye was the first winter ascent of Mongoose Direct (VIII,8) on Sgurr … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Aidan Robinson, Alex Urquhart-Taylor, Ali Rose, An Garbhanach, An Gearnach, Andy MacDonald, Anne Craig, Aonach Dubh, Ben Nevis, Ben Vorlich, Benarty Hill, Bidean nam Bian, Blaven, Bonaidh Dhonn, Buachaille Etive Mor, Callum Johnson, Cameron Richardson, Campsie Fells, Craig Gudmondsson, Creach Bheinn, Creag an Tulabhain, Cruach Ardrain, Damian Goncerz, Danny Church, Doug Bartholomew, Douglas Fransson Lee, Duncan Helm, Freddie Crowley, Garbh Bheinn, Garry Campbell, Helen Rennard, Ian Hall, Jacob Davies, James Laing, James Thompsett, Jamie Grant, Jamie Greig, Jamie Sketon, Jim Cooper, Jim MacFarlane, Katharina Lenz, Lochnagar, Mam na Gualainn, Maol Odhar, Marco Limonci, Mark Robson, Meall Dubh, Meall Ghaordaidh, Mullach nan Coirean, Neil Adams, Orazio Lo Tauro, Paul Morris, Rich Bentley, Rob Giddy, Robin Clothier, Sebastian Wolfrum, Sgurr Ghiubsachan, Sgurr Mhic Choinnich, Simon Richardson, Steve Kennedy, Stob Coir a'Chearcaill, Stuc an Lochain, Tim Miller, Will Attridge, Will Rowland, Willie Jeffrey, Wojciech Polkowski, Zoe Thornton | Comments Off

Updated Mini Guidebook to Creagan Cha-no

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Simon Richardson

Just in time for the new winter season, the Scottish Mountaineering Club have published a new edition of their mini-guide to the easily accessible Creagan Cha-no on the east side of Cairn Gorm. The guide is fully comprehensive and includes … Continue reading →

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End of Season Wrap Up

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Simon Richardson

With settled high pressure and cool nights, winter climbing conditions have looked superb over the last month, but with the hills close due to Coronavirus, it is all been rather academic. However. I thought I’d take the opportunity to catch … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Adrian Gaughan, An Ruadh-Stac, Beinn Alligin, Beinn Eighe, Ben Nevis, Ben Vorlich, Creag an Socach, Damian Granowski, Dave Almond, Gleouriach, Greater Cuillin Traverse, Innaccessible Pinnacle, Jack Brooks, James Seaman, Jamie Hageman, Jamie Skelton, Jo Polak, Jonathan Preston, Kevin Woods, Lucy Spark, Mark Robson, Mike Lates, Mungo Ross, Nathan Adam, Neil Wilson, Peter Nellist, Red Cuillin Traverse, Roger Webb, Sgurr nan Clachan Geala, Sgurr nan Gillean, Simon Richardson, Stac an Fharaidh, Tim Miller, Will Rowland, Winter Munro Round | 1 Comment

International Winter Meet Day 6

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Simon Richardson

Two new routes on Garbh Bheinn was the big news from the last day of the winter meet (February 28). The South Wall is very rarely in winter condition, but continuous storms had plastered it in snow making it a … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Al Todd, Alfie Maun, Ben Nevis, Callum, Damian, Emily Ward, Garbh Bheinn, Guy Robertson, Jamie Skelton, Lukas Klingora, Neil Adams, Northern Corries, Peter Hoang, Simon Richardson, Stac Buidhe, Tim Miller, Trym, Wadim | Comments Off

International Winter Meet Day 5

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Simon Richardson

Heavy snowfall overnight on strong westerly winds resulted in dangerous windslab conditions on the fifth day of the International Meet (February 27). On Ben Nevis this confined teams to wind scoured cliffs such as the Minus Face, where the three … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Andrew Marshall, Andy Inglis, Beinn Udlaidh, Ben Nevis, Carl Nystedt, Creag an Socach, Creag Meagaidh, Gwylim Lynn, Hell's Lum, Ian Dempster, Jakub Cejpek, Kirsty Pallas, Luca Celano, Maarten Van Haeren, Michael Poulsen, Neil Adams, Neil Byrne, Neil Silver, Nicolas Dieu, Paul Headland, Peter Hoang, Richard Bentley, Seokju Woo, Simon Richardson, Stob Coire nan Lochan, Stuart MacFarlane | Comments Off

January Scottish Winter Diary

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Simon Richardson

It’s been a tough January in the Scottish mountains with almost non-stop winds and long periods of thaw. Conditions on the mountains have changed day by day and have often been completely different from east to west. Here is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Ben Nevis, Braeriach, Cairn Gorm, Creagan Cha-no, Cul Mor, Graeme Gatherer, Iain Howie, Malcolm Bass, Mark Robson, Mullach nan Coirean, Nathan Adam, Nick Clement, Simon Richardson, Sophie Grace Chappell, Steve Elliott | Comments Off