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I caught up with Dingwall-based climber Murdoch Jamieson to hear about everything North West climbing. A true allrounder, Murdoch has made first ascents and repeats of hard routes on some of the most inspiring cliffs in the region. From Carnmore to Beinn Eighe, Beinn Bhan and An Teallach we hear about why these big, remote and imposing mountains have and continue to inspire him.
We delve into a bit more detail on some specific climbs such as:
'One Hundred Years of Solitude', Carnmore Crag - first ascent team, led directly after Iain Small - E8 6c (2014)
'Root of All Evil', Beinn Eighe - first winter ascent with John Orr - IX, 8 (2014)
'Godzilla', Beinn Bhan - second ascent with Iain Small and Andy Inglis - IX, 8 (2015)
Godzilla was first climbed by Guy Robertson, Pete Benson and Nick Bullock (2011) and is a direct start to The Godfather
Photo credit: Uisdean Hawthorn. Murdoch on 'Heavy Flak', Beinn Eighe - first winter ascent - VIII, 8 (2019)
I took the audio recorder along on the OMM Elite course in Glen Artney over the weekend of 26&27th October 2024.
I was paired with Phil Rutter of Kendal who has won the Elite race in 2022 and 2023.
The OMM is a 2 day mountain marathon in which teams of two navigate between checkpoints to a...
Published 10/29/24
In this episode I sit down with Alice Tirbooman to talk about her journey from aerial circus and climbing in Bristol, to solo Scottish long distance running.
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Published 10/10/24