Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Torridon Celtic Jumble bouldering

We only had time to scratch the surface of this superb venue, but M and I nipped up from the road to have a play around on this collection of boulders. Immaculate hard sandstone, so although I've never taken to this discipline even after several trips to the mecca of fontainebleau, this is the sort of place where I could begin to see the appeal. Had no guidebook, so did a good traverse at around 5+ (North Wall?), then moved over to the far end with M. I did North Face Direct (font 5+) on the Ship Boulder up to the final move, then reversed (no mat, M spotting!). After this, we both enjoyed some juggier lines on a smaller wall further north, then all went for a drink at the Torridon Hotel. We sat outside enjoying the sunlit views of Alligin and Liathach. Fantastic.

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