Mountain Athlete
This year I finally got the chance to climb on Ben Udlaidh, one of Scotland’s best but often allusive Ice climbing destinations. It was a venue I had heard so much about over the years and it always appealed to me as steep ice has long been my favourite climbing discipline. Needless to say this …
Last week I returned to Chamonix with my speedwing, a lot of climbing gear and a good friend. We came looking for stable weather and big mountains so we could do a mix of alpine climbing and speedflying. The initial plan was to do some climbing which would take us to a summit suitable for …
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Last week I returned to Scotland from the Alps, to find summer is well underway. If like me you are planning on making the most of the long days this summer and getting outside, you will need a good pair of sunglasses. For many of us, this may not be the first piece of gear …
