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]]> Sun Apr 12 2009 Tyndrum http://alextuck.fotopic.net/c1591274.html Panorama from Ben Lui - labelled! Sunday 5 October 2008: Panorama from Ben Lui - labelled!

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]]> Sun Oct 5 2008 Southampton RATS - Gower 2008 http://alextuck.fotopic.net/c1544505.html RATS meet at Gower, with Graeme, Tracey, John, Sally, Matt, Pete and myself. On Saturday, we climbed on Boiler Slab, where I lead my first Severe climb. On Sunday, we went to Three Cliffs, where I lead my first HS (though I think it was a very easy one!!). Friday 11 July 2008: RATS meet at Gower, with Graeme, Tracey, John, Sally, Matt, Pete and myself. On Saturday, we climbed on Boiler Slab, where I lead my first Severe climb. On Sunday, we went to Three Cliffs, where I lead my first HS (though I think it was a very easy one!!).

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]]> Fri Jul 11 2008 CUHWC 2008 - Skye http://alextuck.fotopic.net/c1544479.html The best trip of my life so far! 4 days on the Cuillin in stunning weather, 10/12 of the Skye Munros, 7 abseils, scrambling/climbing, and even a 20m prussick up King's Cave Chimney :) I want to go back!! Saturday 5 July 2008: The best trip of my life so far! 4 days on the Cuillin in stunning weather, 10/12 of the Skye Munros, 7 abseils, scrambling/climbing, and even a 20m prussick up King's Cave Chimney :) I want to go back!!

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]]> Sat Jul 5 2008 CUHWC 2008 - Glen Shiel (and day on Skye) http://alextuck.fotopic.net/c1544454.html The official unofficial trip went to Glen Shiel this year. On Monday, I walked over the 5 Sisters with Ruth, Simon, Katrina and Dan. On Tuesday, it was raining so we went to Eilean Donan followed by a forest walk. On Wednesday, Simon T, Ruth, Dave F, Simon W, David P, Katrina, Dan, Alex P and I scrambled on Forcan Ridge up to The Saddle. DP and I then continued to Sgurr na Sgine, which broke my knee so I had the day off on Thursday! Then on Friday, Ruth, DP, Katrina and Dan and I went to walk near Elgol on Skye, with amazing views of the Cuillin. Sunday 29 June 2008: The official unofficial trip went to Glen Shiel this year. On Monday, I walked over the 5 Sisters with Ruth, Simon, Katrina and Dan. On Tuesday, it was raining so we went to Eilean Donan followed by a forest walk. On Wednesday, Simon T, Ruth, Dave F, Simon W, David P, Katrina, Dan, Alex P and I scrambled on Forcan Ridge up to The Saddle. DP and I then continued to Sgurr na Sgine, which broke my knee so I had the day off on Thursday! Then on Friday, Ruth, DP, Katrina and Dan and I went to walk near Elgol on Skye, with amazing views of the Cuillin.

After Glen Coe, we moved up to Shiel Bridge for the official club trip. On Monday, Dan, Katrina, Ruth, Simon and I walked from the bottom of Glen Shiel up to Bealach an Lapain, then over the 5 sisters Sgurr na Sgine and The Saddle Dan Simon and Katrina Ruth and Katrina. It wasn't long before people started getting fed up with my new small camera (which meant I could take photos at every opportunity :) ) Mushroom Ruth Simon, always happy to pose for the camera... Dan Ruth and Simon Thanks Katrina :) Me first! Simon Yes - another photo! Katrina and Simon Ruth Katrina disapproving of Simon and my competition to take the best photograph of her! Deer... no, Simon Dan, Katrina, Ruth and Simon on the ascent of Sgurr na Ciste Duibh Descent on the way up to Sgurr na Ciste Duibh Ruth enjoying the scrambling :) Katrina concentrating Come on Simon! Scrambling on Sgurr na Ciste Duibh Katrina, Dan and Ruth Simon I took an alternative route down a nice grassy slope (unfortunately followed by some not-so-nice, slippery scree!) Oliver, standing as near to the drop as he dared! Oliver, Dan, Katrina, Ruth, Dave and Simon - we recovered Oliver after he'd been broken by David P's group Ruth Dave on the descent from the 5 sisters Orchid Dave F In the pub on Monday evening Katrina fulfilling her role as social secretary, even while I was trying to take a picture :) Then Dan takes a swig of... tea... Simon in high spirits after watching the tennis, befriending the pub dog (what was he called, Simon?) We soon discovered that while The poor dog just couldn't get away The next morning, it was raining. So we headed to the It was clear who had the better hand! Oliver practising his Poker face (though we weren't playing poker) The club's resident card sharks Eilean Donan - when we eventually left the comfort of the scullery At first Ruth posed cheerily on the gun... ...but soon after I wasn't sure if this was a safe place to be standing Simon still being friendly with animals The two big birds Window view

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]]> Sun Jun 29 2008 CUHWC 2008 - Glen Coe http://alextuck.fotopic.net/c1544449.html Dave F, Simon T, Inkyu, David P, Simon W and I went to Glen Coe for 2 days before the CUHWC official unofficial Scotland trip. On Saturday, Inkyu and I scrambled up Aonach Dubh (west side), walked up Stop Coire nan Lochan, descended to Coire nan Lochan then scrambled up Barn Wall before heading down to the bottom of Glen Coe. On Sunday, we all headed up the Pap of Glencoe since it was raining! Friday 27 June 2008: Dave F, Simon T, Inkyu, David P, Simon W and I went to Glen Coe for 2 days before the CUHWC official unofficial Scotland trip. On Saturday, Inkyu and I scrambled up Aonach Dubh (west side), walked up Stop Coire nan Lochan, descended to Coire nan Lochan then scrambled up Barn Wall before heading down to the bottom of Glen Coe. On Sunday, we all headed up the Pap of Glencoe since it was raining!

Inkyu near the scramble on the west face of Aonach Dubh Inkyu Inkyu After reaching the top of Aonach Dubh, we walked to the to of Stop Coire nan Lochan then descended (steeply!) into Coire nan Lochan, seen here We then scrambled at the southern end of the Barn Wall Inkyu on the Barn Wall The Barn Wall. Our route went past the heathery ledges in the middle of the crag, then we took the grade 2 option up the continuation of the prominent gully (since it was wet) We stayed in the (slightly midgey) Red Squirrel campsite. Expensive with rubbish facilities, but preferable to paying a small fortune for the camping and caravan club site! Simon finding something amusing... probably me :s The west face of Aonach Dubh - we scrambled up to the left of the main stream, ending up at the right hand notch on the skyline Sunday: we went up the Pap of Glencoe, since the weather was awful! Dave F Dave F, Simon W and Simon T on the

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]]> Fri Jun 27 2008 CUHWC 2008 - Stair http://alextuck.fotopic.net/c1504800.html CUHWC trip to Stair. On Saturday, Alex P, Patrick and I climbed on Grey Crag, including a climb on Oxford and Cambridge buttress (the ordinary route). We then continued over Haystacks and back via the Honister Pass to Stair. On Sunday, I actually went on a proper hillwalk (no scrambling or climbing or snow!), over the Ullock Pike-Carlside ridge. Saturday 3 May 2008: CUHWC trip to Stair. On Saturday, Alex P, Patrick and I climbed on Grey Crag, including a climb on Oxford and Cambridge buttress (the ordinary route). We then continued over Haystacks and back via the Honister Pass to Stair. On Sunday, I actually went on a proper hillwalk (no scrambling or climbing or snow!), over the Ullock Pike-Carlside ridge.

Grey Crag Grey Crag, with route marked Grey Crag

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]]> Sat May 3 2008 CUHWC 2008 - Cadair Idris http://alextuck.fotopic.net/c1456846.html CUHWC trip to Cadair Idris. On Saturday, I walked in the Arans (Bryn Hafod - Y Gribin - Glasgwm - Aran Fawddwy - Drysgol). On Sunday, I scrambled up the Cyfrwy Arete with Dave F, Alex P, Toby and Tanya - it was amazing! Friday 8 February 2008: CUHWC trip to Cadair Idris. On Saturday, I walked in the Arans (Bryn Hafod - Y Gribin - Glasgwm - Aran Fawddwy - Drysgol). On Sunday, I scrambled up the Cyfrwy Arete with Dave F, Alex P, Toby and Tanya - it was amazing!

Across the valley, from the first ascent Looking south-west Simon Dave F and Alex P Simon Cadair Idris Dave F Alex P Alex P Alex P, Simon and Dave F Alex P, Simon, Dave F and Jonathan Simon scrambling! On Sunday, we went up the Cwfry Arete. I think this is the first bit... Llyn y Cadair from the Cwfry Arete (CA) Toby on the CA A relatively safe part! Climbers following us up The views were amazing! Alex and Tanya scrambling Toby on the arete Toby Dave F looking cool Exposed scrambling high above Llyn Cadair - Alex P and Tanya More amazing views! Alex P Cadair Idris The Cwfry Arete in silhouette The Cwfry Arete in silhouette The Cwfry Arete in silhouette The Cwfry Arete Tanya Lunch on the top of Cadair Invasion by CUHWC! Simon DC DC as a duck DC attacking Ruth Toby and Alex admire photos DC Me! Simon Simon - the man in charge Simon

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]]> Fri Feb 8 2008 Aviemore New Year 2008 (copyright Alphamountaineering) http://alextuck.fotopic.net/c1440387.html Pictures from 2 days of instruction by Nick Carter. Alex P, DC and I spent 2 days on Cairn Gorm learning basic winter skills - crampon use, cutting steps, climbing steepish snow slopes, digging seats and ledges, belaying, snow anchors, snow holes etc. Saturday 29 December 2007: Pictures from 2 days of instruction by Nick Carter. Alex P, DC and I spent 2 days on Cairn Gorm learning basic winter skills - crampon use, cutting steps, climbing steepish snow slopes, digging seats and ledges, belaying, snow anchors, snow holes etc.

Practising ascent on snow with an ice axe, kicking/cutting steps DC Alex P Cutting steps Cutting steps Waking with crampons Alex P turning Alex P and me ascending snow Crossing snow Alex P and DC DC and Alex P on Cairn Gorm Alex P, me and DC on Cairn Gorm Ascending very steep snow - the orange blob is another group's emergency shelter Me DC Me about to ice axe arrest Alex P Me, Alex P and DC navigating View from half way up Cairn Gorm View towards Glenmore Lodge Anchor using a rethreading overhand knot Me about to directly belay Alex P Digging ledges Alex P belaying from a bucket seat DC belaying from a bucket seat

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]]> Sat Dec 29 2007 CUHWC 2007 - Snowdonia (Michaelmas) http://alextuck.fotopic.net/c1410602.html CUHWC trip to the Ogwen Valley in Snowdonia. On Saturday, we scrambled up Glyder Fach (grade 2 or 3; enjoying the dry period in the morning) and then continued to Glyder Fawr, Y Garn and Elidir Fawr. Everyone then enjoyed an incredibly sociable evening in the bunkhouse - including, amongst other things, an in promptu ceilidh! On Sunday, we scrambled up Tryfan via Milestone Gully and the North Ridge, then drove home in the snow!!! Saturday 17 November 2007: CUHWC trip to the Ogwen Valley in Snowdonia. On Saturday, we scrambled up Glyder Fach (grade 2 or 3; enjoying the dry period in the morning) and then continued to Glyder Fawr, Y Garn and Elidir Fawr. Everyone then enjoyed an incredibly sociable evening in the bunkhouse - including, amongst other things, an in promptu ceilidh! On Sunday, we scrambled up Tryfan via Milestone Gully and the North Ridge, then drove home in the snow!!!

Alex P, Scottish Dave, Simon 2 and DC at the base of Alphabet Slabs, about to start Main Gully Ridge The way ahead Tryfan Pen yr Ole Wen Dave, Alex P and DC Dave We ended up going up the gully above the big boulder, after attempting a route up the right hand ridge (and Dave getting stuck under the boulder for 20 minutes!) Simon with Chasm Face behind... Alex P Near the top of Elidir Fawe DC handing Simon a cheque Robin cooking Bunkhouse social Ruth attempting the chair game - and succeeding! Toby mid-fall Simon figuring out the table game Breakfast time! Y Garn Sarah, DC, Hannah, Simon and Gordon with Llyn Ogwen in the background Y Garn Simon ready to go scrambling... Milestone Buttress - we went up the deep gully on the right hand side (dark gash in the rock) Close up of the scramble Hannah and Simon scrambling Simon Alex P DC and Caroline Alex P on the wet bit Caroline on the wet bit The gully scramble - we went up the left-hand crack And looking back down from the top - we then went up the North ridge

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]]> Sat Nov 17 2007 CUHWC 2007 - Grasmere http://alextuck.fotopic.net/c1398552.html The Halloween trip went to Grasmere in the Lake District. On Saturday, I walked along the Helvellyn ridge, and on Sunday I went on a horseshoe walk ending on Helm Crag (my last Wainwright...). Champagne, punch, halloween games and much much more made this trip one to remember! Friday 26 October 2007: The Halloween trip went to Grasmere in the Lake District. On Saturday, I walked along the Helvellyn ridge, and on Sunday I went on a horseshoe walk ending on Helm Crag (my last Wainwright...). Champagne, punch, halloween games and much much more made this trip one to remember!

A sheep on the ascent of Clough Head Tom climbing the final part of Clough Head Alison, Laura and Michael climbing Clough Head with Skiddaw in the background Alison, Will, DC, David P, Richard, Simon, Katrina and Emma on top of Silver How ...and again Simon Katrina and Emma with Fairfield in the background Simon Pavey Ark with Jack's rake visible Emma Will DC and Will Emma in front of Tarn Crag Will DC and Simon David and Richard ready to go... Tarn Crag DC DP and DC DP and DC DC explores... ...this The ascent of Helm Crag The top of Helm Crag Helm Crag

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]]> Fri Oct 26 2007 CUHWC 2007 - Edale http://alextuck.fotopic.net/c1389677.html This year's freshers' trip went to Edale. My group did the mandatory bog trot across Kinder, then walked along The Edge and descended to the pub in Hayfield. Sunday 14 October 2007: This year's freshers' trip went to Edale. My group did the mandatory bog trot across Kinder, then walked along The Edge and descended to the pub in Hayfield.

On the way up to Kinder Scout Crossing the top of Kinder (Ruth mid-fall) Inkyu leading the way Ian trying to minimise weight for a boggy uphill section Ian resorting to hands and feet Maja stuck in the mud (properly stuck - it took 2 people to pull her out!)

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