scrambles

Zugspitze is Germany’s highest peak at 2962m. I ascended via the world-record cable car for an easy ten-point activation with views across 400 summits.

Wengenkopf via the Hindelanger Klettersteig offers classic Allgau ridge climbing, just don’t miss the last cable car!

Branderschrofen via the Tegelbergsteig Klettersteig offers superb grade C via ferrata climbing in the Bavarian Alps. A memorable eight-point tour.

Punta Maggiore was a first SOTA activation in Sardinia. The rocky scramble to this 6-pointer rewarded with two S2S contacts. A scenic, challenging hike.

A technical approach to this Lake District classic via the exhilarating Pinnacle Ridge Grade 3 scramble.

An eventful SOTA activation of Britain’s highest peak via the CMD Arete, involving an impromptu mountain rescue and whiteout conditions.

A winter ascent of Carn Mor Dearg followed by the classic CMD Arete traverse to Ben Nevis, with a SOTA activation in perfect Scottish Highland conditions.

A Grade 1 scramble up Schoolhouse Ridge to reach Sgorr Dhearg, followed by a traverse to Sgorr Dhonuill, with successful VHF activations of both Munros.

A winter mountaineering route up South Gully (Grade I) to Stob Ban, with a continuation to Mullach nan Coirean Munro.

An ascent of Tryfan via the Little Gully scramble route from the A5, followed by Bristly Ridge to reach Glyder Fawr, making VHF contacts from both summits.