Quartzvein Scoop, Beinn Udlaidh

A ‘must-do’ ice climb is Quartzvein Scoop on Beinn Udlaidh. It is a Grade IV, 4 with 3-stars and as such is a much sought-after route at this grade. It breaks into two obvious sections and these usually form the main pitches, although it is possible to tackle it differently. The first main pitch has most of the best climbing. It goes up a series of ledges, corners and walls of ice before heading towards a main overlap in the rocks above. The overlap forms a comforting ‘cave’ and you can build a good belay underneath it.

Next, you break out left from the cave before headlining up increasingly easier ground that eventually becomes a walk. Finding a belay on this gentle open slope is more of a challenge.

Get in touch if you’d like to know more about Quartzvein Scoop on Beinn Udlaidh or about other climbs that we do on our winter climbing courses.