Ardnamurchan is another ‘off the beaten track’ destination which wasn’t developed until the late nineties. Although no longer the preserve of locals it does take some effort to reach. For those prepared to make the extra 2 hours plus drive from Glencoe the rewards are perfect rock, fantastic climbing and amazing landscapes.

What makes a good climbing trip? Well, these days, apart from the obvious such as good weather, great rock and great routes, I look for venues which are less frequented by main stream euro craggers than I perhaps might have done 20 years ago

A beautiful day but not great conditions for nordic touring. The rapid weekend thaw followed by a return to sub zero temps has frozen the snow pack rock hard. We need some fresh snow and, there's some on the way... yippee!

Another amazing day skiing the powder bowls of Sgor Gaoith.

A short but fantastic day skiing the south west flank of Meall a Bhuachaille above Glenmore. Amazing snow conditions and scenery. The tele turns are coming on and still only December 6th!

Chulilla boasts in excess of 460 routes from 4b to 8b which you will have more or less to yourself. The rock architecture is astounding and the village, fascinating.

This weeks weather window was on Monday. I had a great day nordic touring from Cairnwell over to Invercauld Bridge.

A 14 mile round trip on nordic skis to Monadh Mór 1113M from Achlean.

This guide will make a difference, but possibly not for the unadventurous. There definitely ain't any fish & chips, full english or Watneys Red Barrel in this essentially rural region of northern Spain.

To quote the front cover of the guide, 'Montanejos offers more than 1400 routes and 1700 pitches of climbing'. Climbs range from short sport routes to inspiring multi pitch, fully equipped routes on impressive formations.