Tag Archives: Sophie Grace Chappell

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

Moulin Rouge

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Simon Richardson

For me, the beautiful proportions of Pinnacle Buttress of the Tower makes it one of the most alluring features on Ben Nevis. So much so, that I’ve climbed seven routes on its crest and flanks, but in my focus to … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes | Tagged Ben Nevis, Simon Richardson, Sophie Grace Chappell | 3 Comments

Easan Feidh Climbed At Last!

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Simon Richardson

Steve Perry and Sophie Grace Chappell showed remarkable vision, determination and persistence when they made the first ascent of Easan Feidh (VI,6) on March 5. This spectacular 90m-high waterfall, which lies on Creag na h-lolaire to the south of Ben … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes | Tagged Ben Klibreck, Sophie Grace Chappell, Steve Perry | 3 Comments

More Scouring Please

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Simon Richardson

There is a lot of snow lying in useful places all over the Highlands and this winter is shaping up to be an excellent season for classic Scottish winter climbing. The snow banks are nicely oozing ice, but it needs … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes | Tagged Beinn Heasgairnich, Glen Prosen, Lochnagar, Simon Richardson, Sophie Grace Chappell | Comments Off

Winter on The Sentinel

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Simon Richardson

This winter continues to be a frustrating one. A cold snap before Christmas saw Sophie Grace Chapell and I heading for the Southern Sector of Lochnagar. The buttresses on the left side corrie have a westerly aspect, which makes them … Continue reading →

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Silver Fox

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Simon Richardson

On November 19, Mike Lates and Sophie Grace Chappell made an excellent early season addition to Coire Lagan in the Cuillin with the first ascent of the 235m-long Silver Fox (V,5). “The long curving fault line from the corrie floor … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes | Tagged Mike Lates, Sgurr Mhic Choinnich, Sophie Grace Chappell, The Cuillin | Comments Off

Too Old to Rock and Roll

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Simon Richardson

I’ve been watching an icicle grow in in Glen Clova’s Corrie Farchal for a number of weeks now. It’s situated on the buttress high up on the right side of the corner and makes the central line up the front … Continue reading →

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Cerro Cairngorm

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Simon Richardson

After the ferocious easterly winds and blizzards on Saturday, Ben Nevis was the logical choice of venue to take advantage of the ridge of high pressure that appeared on Sunday December 27. But I had an inkling that the weather … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes | Tagged Glen Clova, Simon Richardson, Sophie Grace Chappell | 5 Comments

Age is Only a Number

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Simon Richardson

When I enquired about Bonhard Buttress in Glen Clova last month, Alex (Tam) Thomson replied to me with details about the first ascent. I was delighted to hear from Tam, as he is something of a Glen Clova pioneer and … Continue reading →

Posted in New Routes, Repeats | Tagged Alex Thomson, Ben Richardson, Glen Clova, Ian Mcintosh, Jenny Hill, Martin Holland, Simon Richardson, Sophie Grace Chappell | 8 Comments