Cuillin Ridge Traverse, June 2012 After a sprained ankle scuppered Maria’s attempt at the Cuillin Ridge in May, and my attempt with Dave & Brian ended with a bail-out at Sgurr a’ Mhaidaidh, there was only one way for us to spend a sunny Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend… Rather than… Continue reading
Gales and Gullies in Glen Clova Thursday night was perfect preparation for a weekend’s climbing – several pints in the Fox, followed by whisky, mince pies and door frame climbing competitions in the early hours at John’s flat… By Friday afternoon the hangovers were just starting to loosen their… Continue reading
Sron na Lairig Another snowy weekend and Maria and I were heading north again on Friday afternoon. We hadn’t really decided what to do yet – we were staying in Arrochar, but with slightly erratic weather patterns and fresh snowfall we were concerned that the hills in that area might just have fresh,… Continue reading
Yorkshire 3 Peaks Winter is starting to look promising – in early December Maria and I enjoyed great conditions on Pinnacle Ridge on St Sunday Crag, and the weather looks like staying cold for some time. On the last weekend before xmas we had our sights set on Stepped Ridge… Continue reading
