Tag Archives: Simon Yearsley

Outpost Route

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Simon Richardson

“Winter and one of the high corries of Beinn a’Bhuird is a combination which promises solitude,” Simon Yearsley writes. “And away from the Cold Climbs lure of Mitre Ridge, it practically guarantees it. The secret to climbing in these magnificent … Continue reading →

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Church Door Buttress Topo

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Simon Richardson

Every now and then something pops into my mailbox for scottishwinter.com that is both completely unexpected and winter climbing gold dust. The attached topo of Church Door Buttress on Bidean nan Bian is a case in point. Malcolm Bass provides … Continue reading →

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Major New Route on Beinn Bhan

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Simon Richardson

Neil Silver, Malcolm Bass and Simon Yearsley added a major new route to Beinn Bhan on February 13 – the eight-pitch Nam Famhairean (VII,7) in Coire nam Fhamair. Neil takes up the story: “A big route on a big cliff! … Continue reading →

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Spooks

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Simon Richardson

On January 14, Simon Yearsley and I added a new route we called Spooks (VI,6) to Meall nan Tarmachan in the Southern Highlands. Simon takes up the story: “Simon and I have known each other, and known of each other, … Continue reading →

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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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Cousinade on Ben Nevis

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Simon Richardson

Malcolm Bass, Simon Yearsley and Neil Silver added a new route to Cousins’ Buttress on Ben Nevis on February 4. This had been a long-standing objective for Malcolm and Simon, having made two previous attempts on the buttress. The first … Continue reading →

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A Fiddling We Go…

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Simon Richardson

Helen Rennard scored a notable double on the Fhidhleir last week with ascents of Castro and the Fhidhleir’s Nose. Helen takes up the story: “Simon Yearsley and I were free to go climbing on January 19, and with the very … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Gallifrey Groove

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Simon Richardson

“It’s proving tricky to make the best of the fluctuating conditions this winter,” Simon Yearsley writes. “This weekend was no exception. The forecasts changed daily as a variety of fronts pushed through at seemingly random speeds. So, as Malcolm [Bass] … Continue reading →

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Turkish Delight

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Simon Richardson

Malcolm Bass, Helen Rennard and Simon Yearsley had an excellent day on Ben Nevis on Saturday January 4, when they made the first winter ascent of Turkish (VII,7) on Number Five Gully Buttress. “Since climbing Free Range with Jim Higgins … Continue reading →

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