Chamonix climbing and mountaineering

 Back to Chamonix for a late start to the summer mountain guiding season...

Arete des Cosmiques

The wonderful view from Chamonix.

Aiguille d'Entreves

                                                         Sunny multi pitched rock climbing

Wonderful Scottish rock climbing in the sun!

 We are enjoying the fine summer weather here and hoping that it continues. I was out this morning climbing  with Freya again, who has made amazing progress on sport and traditional climbing. We finished our day on 6b+. We are taking bookings for beginners rock climbing, transition from indoor gym climbing to the outdoors, sport and traditional climbing skills. As always we are open for private guiding, walking, climbing, mountaineering and ridge scrambles.

Comic Crag, rock climbing introductory rock climbing

 I had the good fortune to  instruct some rock climbing with Freya and Dave the other day at Comic Crag, after some instruction Freya impressively led her first rock climb...

Escape from the Cairngorm rain to a slightly dryer Stac Pollaidh

 Lovely day, rapid change of plans to relocate our days activity to the wonderful North West of Scotland.

Torridonian Sandstone-  Stac Pollaidh

Kirrie loved it!

Late winter climbing this spring time - Cairngorm National Park

 A wet start to the day here in the Cairngorms National Park. There is still lots of snow in the Northern Cories and skiers and handful of climbers were out enjoying the mountains today. We went to Coire an t Sneachda and had a good climb. 

JB climbing

on Belay

There is plenty snow.

Coire An T Snechda, Winter Climbing - Cairngorm National Park

 The unseasonably cold weather seems to be coming to an end but there is still lots of snow in the coires of the Cairngorms. Today we climbed in Coire An T Snechda on Central Gully! The snow was softer with the occasional indication of some slight rock fall, but in general with care and consideration the lower graded gullies are quite climbable.

Self arrest practice.

There is plenty snow!

JB on belay

Topping out.

Deer Deer!

 

Wonderful short walk and views in my back yard!

 

Sea cliff rock climbing

 Wonderful day at the Burghead sea coast instructing traditional climbing. 

     JB Pilon climbing.

   and on descent

Cooler temperatures but sunny

 A wonderful climbing area for early in the season.

Wonderful winter climbing conditions here in the Cairngorms

 Nice day at work today with Nick who cruised up his first winter climb, we were so lucky to catch such wonderful weather and climbing conditions.

                                                    The Coire has great conditions for the time of year.

Some outstanding spring winter conditions

Wow, we have had a fantastic spell of fine weather here and the climbing and ski-mountaineering is good. Due to the Covid rules we can only participate with local climbers but as we live in the Highland Region that still give us a great selection of fine people to climb with but one should still take care and try to keep to the rules. Do remember to stay safe and stay local. 

Please be aware of current mandatory travel restrictions in Local Authority areas within Scotland and respect local communities by referring to Scottish Government guidance and safe route choices for exercise. For further guidance please refer to the following information for hillwalkers and climbers and snowsports on ski and board.

        

Here are some images from the past few day from around the North-West.

Late winter climbing in sunshine

 An outstanding day here in the Cairngorms on firm spring snow with Crag and Shelly who are preparing for some Alpine climbing this coming summer season. 

                                                            In Aladdin's Couloir

                                              The coire has plenty snow on the lower graded climbs.

                                                    Descending Fiaccle ridge.

Introductory winter climbing course

Team Ascent mountain guides are active carrying out permitted activity under current Scottish Government guidance.

Please be aware of current mandatory travel restrictions in Local Authority areas within Scotland and respect local communities by referring to Scottish Government guidance and safe route choices for exercise. For further guidance please refer to the following information for hillwalkers and climbers and snowsports on ski and board.

The excitement and happiness of doing your first grade 1 climb....  well done Alma!!

A perfect day climbing and mountain biking with a perfect person...

Another great day guiding in the Cairngorms.

So lucky to live and work up here in the Cairngorm National Park. but please remember while Covid-19 continues, stay safe and climb well with in your limits, minimise risk and stay local.

Daniel on his first Cairngorm winter multi-pitch winter climb.

On belay!

The Northern cories in outstanding winter condition.

Mountain bike up and down the ski road. Covid-19 restrictions and lots of drifted snow gives BIG Brother all the excuses they need to prevent access! Even although its tax payers cash that built the road and their dodgy funicular. Less said the better!!!!