Tag Archives: Slioch

The Sea, The Sea – Second Ascent

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Simon Richardson

When Cold Climbs was published in 1983, the first two chapters on Beinn Bhan and the Fainnaichs were a revelation. These areas were terra incognita for most Scottish climbers at the time, and they launched a multitude of dreams as … Continue reading →

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North-West Connoisseur

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Simon Richardson

Pete Macpherson and Roger Webb added a challenging new route in Torridon on March 29. “Roger and I had a memorable day on Slioch’s impressive Atlantic Wall on Good Friday,” Pete told me. “Last time I climbed with Roger was … Continue reading →

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Slioch Adventure

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Simon Richardson

Roger Webb and I made the long haul into the north face of Slioch on Tuesday February 15. We added an eight-pitch route folowing a line of grooves near the left edge of the 200m-high Main Buttress. Katabasis (VI,6) kept … Continue reading →

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