Archive for February, 2010

Smith’s Gully

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Smith's GullySmith's Gully 2I headed back to Creag Meagaidh today to climb Smith’s Gully (VI,5) with Ali and Pat. Smith’s Gully is well worth its 4 star status being sustained and challenging for its 180m length. It was another excellent day with blue skies and no wind. There was only a dusting of new snow which, by all accounts is a lot less than most other parts of the highlands.

Creag Meagaidh

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Craig MeagaidhI have just had 2 superb days climbing at Creag Meagaidh which is in good condition. Quite a few folk have been climbing there recently but its a big venue with a lot of quality routes so don’t be put off by a full car park. It still pays to be early at the weekend to get pick of the routes.

On Saturday I climbed South Post Direct (V,4) with Bill and yesterday Pat joined me to climb Centre Post Direct (V,5). The crux ice pitch on Centre Post is a serious undertaking at the moment being long, steep and sustained to a peg belay (not in situ).

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