Episode 23 - North West Climbing with Murdoch Jamieson
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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)
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Published 05/26/24
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