James Walton - 68082

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Winter Climbing Record

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Date : 15/02/2025

Grade : V

Grade : 5

Style : Alternate Lead

Type : Snow & Ice Climbing

Weather : Cloudy - poor visibility

Wind : Moderate wind

Camping Type : N/A

Nights Camping : 0

Crag : Creag Meagaidh

Climb : The Wand

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Description

Solo'd up to the base of the main corner. Mark led main pitch then we swung leads to summit

Area : Creag Meagaidh, Beinn a' Chaorainn and the Monaliath

The winter climbs of Creag Meagaidh take a while to come into condition, but when they do they provide some of the best ice and steep gully climbs in Scotland, highly prized. This area also includes the popular Beinn a' Chaorainn and the more esoteric opportunities in the Monaliath. In a rare winter ice forms on Creag Dubh Newtonmore, which is also included here.

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