Martin's Blogs

Scarred for Life!

The roads sparkled with ice and dawn came with resplendent hope as we trudged up the south flank of Beinn Eighe. Our day's aim was to...

Trisul Summit Attempt - 6 Oct 2017

Trisul’s West Ridge saves all its guns for the last thousand metres. A scenic and gentle stroll up the Ronti Glacier gains the 6000 metre...

Sitting Ducks - a near-miss on Norwegian ice

Despite a combined age of 130 I sensed that Dennis and Pete were the types who liked an adventure. I had spotted a big lick of green ice...

Andy Nisbet - unique and irreplaceable

Andy Nisbet was undoubtedly the greatest and nicest character with whom I have ever worked and climbed. His death on Ben Hope came on the...

Escape from Pangi

Not all Himalayan trips go to plan! Our resourceful team of nine, led by Mark Chadwick and Dave Sharpe, were exploring a pristine range...

Brumkhangse Summit - Sikkim Adventure

"I just don't know where I've put them…” For 20 minutes Lynne has misplaced her over-trousers and the summit climb will be in doubt if...

Marmalised on the Marmolada

11-12 Sept: Vinatzer-Castiglioni Route, Punta Rocca, Marmolada: The South Face of the Marmolada has a mythical status in European...

Zanskar's Marriage Peak

“Dear Martin, I’d like your permission to marry Hazel. I’d be honoured to have your blessing…… Sam” I sat on a pile of ropes on a ledge...

Titanic Efforts on Ben Nevis

Doing two routes on Carn Dearg buttress is a dream day for a mountain rock climber, but isn't easily achieved. First, you need a two-week...