Many thanks to John Carney for sending this report in today from the brilliant ice climbing in the Cogne Valley above the Val d'Aosta. John and I climbed the Frendo Spur on the North Face of the Aiguille du Midi last autumn and it seems he has been... more>
Many thanks to John Carney for sending this report in today from the brilliant ice climbing in the Cogne Valley above the Val d'Aosta. John and I climbed the Frendo Spur on the North Face of the Aiguille du Midi last autumn and it seems he has been out on the ice... more>
High Mountain Guides will be running the full compliment of mountaineering courses in the Scottish Highlands this coming winter season. From introductory training with ice-axe and crampons to technical winter climbing, we will be providing high quality bespoke courses for small groups and individuals.
All courses are based in Fort William and will be starting between Christmas a... more>
It was a rather driech day in the West Highlands today and a fair bit drier in the Southern Highlands.
The day started, as usual, by finding Kenny's big yellow van already parked at our chosen venue, which today was the popular Beinn Udlaidh.
The recently deposited fresh snow had stuck to the Eastern side of the corrie and all teams avoided the fresh looking snow slopes and corni... more>
Tom and James are planning a trip to Chamonix in the summer and have come to the Scottish Highlands to improve their ice climbing and winter mountaineering skills. We walked through the rain and into the snow on Ben Nevis today with constant heavy snow showers down to 450m
The short cascade style pitches above the CIC Hut and in the Coire na Cist 'gulches' gave some great sport and ice... more>
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