Category Archives: Scottish winter climbing.

Always Think Safety are you prepared for that simple slip that can make your day a bit more than you thought?

Posted on January 7, 2020 by

As the winter is mild and the winds are up its worth looking at a simple winter walk one day only 3 kilometres from the road that ended up a very interesting day. Most of us when we go out … Continue reading →

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1983 Canada Ice – the dream ice climbing venue. Koflachs boots, wooden ice axes, and basic ice screws.

Posted on January 5, 2020 by

As we wait for winter to come back my mind goes back to some great winter days and a special trip to Canada. I have so many wonderful memories of Canada and the Rockies from my early trip in 1983 … Continue reading →

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Dog Tales Part 4 – Wild winters and hard days.

Posted on December 30, 2019 by

Let me introduce myself: My name is Teallach I was a very soft Alsatian and I have been asked to write about my life in the mountains. Introduction – I was very lucky to have spent all of my life … Continue reading →

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Honest Climbers – great finds on the hills and Corries. “Crag Swag” etc.

Posted on December 22, 2019 by

In the old days when it was in Black and white we used to scavenge for gear at the end of the winter season. Equipment was expensive we were “poor”and often we would find some great gear below the busy … Continue reading →

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Chasing the early routes. Often ending in taking the gear for a walk.

Posted on December 18, 2019 by

Looking back at early winter! I remember when I climbed a lot trying to get the first winter route in. We were pretty competitive at the time there were a few of us in the team Usually when the first … Continue reading →

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1972 February – Avalanche on Lancet Edge of Sgor Iutharn

Posted on December 13, 2019 by

From the classic Mountain Scrambles in Scotland by Andrew Dempster. “The narrow rocky ridge gains its star from the grand position it occupies in wild and remote country, rather than the quality of the actual scrambling. With a good snow … Continue reading →

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Today the Avalanche forecast starts. Well worth a look.

Posted on December 13, 2019 by

We are so lucky to have a public funded Scottish Avalanche Information Service. It’s free to use and is a great asset. Every day from today the Avalanche recorders go out to six areas selected and produce their reports. These … Continue reading →

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