by David Paterson | Mar 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Meet Report. by Mike Dunn Wednesday 17th March 2021. Attendees: Charles Beaton (leader) George Hunter Michael Dunn We three rolled up in separate cars at Wanlockhead – Lowthers to scale – covid officer on the case. Q. Is a meet which is open only to aged...
by David Paterson | Mar 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
I had last climbed with Dave over 10 years ago I think….. a run of the mill ascent of Raeburn’s Gully on Lochnagar made memorable by events outside of the climbing. I had recently purchased my first Black Diamond express ice screw, you know the ones with the little...
by David Paterson | Mar 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Giant’s Head Chimney (The Joy of Pegs) by Billy Burnside Giant’s Head Chimney was a route that had somehow wormed its way into my mind. It was something to do with the name, the route’s first ascent (mid-fifties like me) and that I had somewhere once seen a picture...
by David Paterson | Mar 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Two separate solo days on Skye in August 2020 gave me some of my best experiences yet. Starting with a camp at the Old Man of Storr & a spectacular sunrise, I knew a great weekend was in front of me. I previously had a long day on the Saddle in Glen Shiel...