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I remember the joy at realising I could get to the Cairngorms for free (well…a £2 booking fee). Suddenly, I could access many of the finest mountains in the country… Read more

I don’t write a blog about every trip I do, particularly trips with other people. The nicest thing about writing a blog is the reflective element: it replace the conversation… Read more

I left Edinburgh on Friday – as usual it was a busy week: deadlines and dissertations looed over. Getting out to the hills, even for just a day, felt stressful… Read more

Chronology is not the strong point of this blog. This is a write-up of a trip I did back in November through the Cairngorms just before the winter season began,… Read more

There is something wonderful about the feeling of a long hill day. They always feel surreal: the early start, lacing up frozen boots, walking in the pre-dawn darkness with thoughts… Read more

This year, I’ve spent around 3 months in the mountains: there have been some excellent days, some crappy days, some cold and wet days and days so hot it’s hard… Read more

I don’t think this day needs very many words to sum it up. A 4* Classic mountaineering ridge, on a blue bird day in the middle of exam season with… Read more

Early season conditions, skipping uni, and an utterly brilliant mixed climb on a sunny day – is there a better way to enjoy life? The Message is a route I’ve… Read more

To climbers, corners are immensely appealing: they provide joyous movement, excellent rests, and straightforward route finding. Few things bring me as much joy as a grand corner in the high… Read more

British climbers are like sheep. They mostly all flock to the same places each summer – Chamonix, Sass, Ailfroide are all hotspots for Brits – and I daresay there is… Read more