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One Girls Journey across the Cuillin Ridge in Winter

Memories of a winter traverse I completed exactly five years ago in February 2016. A longstanding Dream It was my longstanding dream to traverse the Cuillin Ridge in Winter. Throughout my university years, I used to write an annual list of goals. These could be anything from “run a marathon” or “go to a spa”, …

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Relationship between winter climbing and Raynaud’s disease: A study of digital perfusion

The following is my dissertation project from medical school, which I have decided to share for interest! I never attempted to get this published (because I was so happy to be done with it!) but I think the findings are interesting with potential for further research. 4th Year Project, MBChB Student: Anna Wells Supervisor: Dr …

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5 Lockdown Stair Climb Heros You Need to Know About!

The country has now been in lockdown for over seven weeks and we have all been resorting to increasingly radical measures to preserve (or surrender!) our sanity. A strong theme has been emerging among the mountain-loving population, with many taking to their staircases to satisfy an unyielding desire for upwards momentum! From an 8 year …

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I set a Speed Record on the Cuillin Ridge: Here’s Why!

The “Greatest Mountaineering Challenge in Britain” and a highly esteemed speed record. But where are all the girls?! Soloing down the Inaccessible Pinnacle during my record breaking traverse of the Cuillin Ridge The Cuillin Ridge on the Isle of Skye is widely considered to be the greatest mountaineering challenge in Britain. The quality and complexity …

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