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Tim Miller writes about his and Jamie Skelton's first winter ascent of Stone Bastion (Winter) (X 10), and the mishaps that happened along the way.

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Brilliant read, well done.

Great read, thanks for taking the time to write it

Sounds like an amazing experience and ideal personal challenge, that that really wasn't in the bag even after checking the moves. I feel much more inspired by the spirit with which things are climbed rather than the style. Nice one for going for it. Those slab moves were insecure even in summer (and on second)

Really enjoyed this. Great determination to keep coming back! 

Good stuff.

Top marks for not trying to justify the style but just telling it as it was. The reasons are (and were) obvious and it's easy for the rest of us to be critical from time to time.

Great report Tim. What an amazing effort by you and Jamie. Inspiring stuff.

Well good, fantastic effort. 

Fantastic read, the grade is irrelevant, its the journey it took you on and you guys clearly pushed yourselves to the limit!!!

Just great. 

Scottish winter climbing at its best - superbly written - thanks for sharing.

A great read Tim. You could be an honourary McKenna brother with that luck!