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Grade:
Strenuous Scrambling

The Aonach
Eagach ridge in GlenCoe is described as “The best ridge on the mainland ".
Narrow and committing, it's lofty pinnacles are a
scramblers dream. Ledge Route and the Carn Mor Dearg
Arete, is one of the finest circuits on
Some use of
ropes will be necessary to traverse these routes. Instruction on the correct
use of ropes in a scrambling situation will be covered during the week. Due to
the nature of the terrain the ratio of clients to guide will be kept low.
Maximum of four to one.
FORT WILLIAM SCRAMBLER: £ 495.00
Course Only: £ 320.00
Availability
2008 (Saturday arrival dates)
May: 10th, 31st June: 10th, 24th July: 12th
August: 16th September: 13th, 27th
Grade
: Strenuous Scrambling
They're unique! That's the only way to describe the mountains of Skye.
The Cuillin are the most stunning mountain scenery in
These weeks are strenuous, rough and rocky underfoot. Sure-footedness
and a good head for heights are essential, and some previous scrambling would
be useful. Some use of ropes will be necessary to traverse these routes and
some instruction in the correct use of ropes in the scrambling situation will
be covered during the week
Accommodation: The week will be based in comfortable Bed and Breakfast
accommodation in the islands capital, Portree. Centrally located the B &
B’s are within easy walking distance of all the local Pubs and Restaurants.
Portree also has a good camp-site and bunk house accommodation for those
wanting to choose the 'Walking only' option.
Due to the nature of the terrain the ratio of Clients to Guide will be
kept low.
Maximum four to one.
SKYE MUNROS: £ 495.00
Course Only: £320.00
Availability 2008 (Saturday
arrival dates)
May: 3rd, 17th June: 7th, 21st July: 5th September: 6th, 20th
Grade : Scrambling + Some Rock Climbing.
The Black Cuillin of
Skye has the greatest mountaineering challenge available to us outside the
The
Bivouac is pre-stocked with food, stove and pots, mugs, spoons, plates,
groundsheet and tarpaulin plus sleeping mats. All the client needs to carry on
the traverse attempt is a sleeping bag plus waterproofs and gloves, hat and
spare clothing, food and water and a rope. A typical traverse rucksack should
weigh no more than 9 kgs (20lb). This reduces as water (2 litres) and food is
consumed. It may even be possible to pre-place the sleeping bag by arrangement.
During the rest of the week we will do other mountaineering routes in
the Cuillin such as the Clach Glas Ridge on Blaven and climb the Cioch on Sgurr
na Ciche.
To attempt the ridge we require good weather. If this is not available
other alternatives will be substituted.
Maximum two to one.
SKYE RIDGE
TRAVERSE: £ 600.00
Course Only: £450.00
Availability 2008 (Saturday
arrival dates)
May: 3rd, 17th June: 7th, 21st
July: 5th September: 6th, 20th
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You are expected to provide
your own normal hill clothing and boots. The list below is a rough guide to
what you may expect to need during an average week.
EQUIPMENT
:
Walking Boots Boots need to be of good quality, well broken in and
have a good chunky tread on the sole.
Waterproof Jacket. A medium to heavy weight jacket with a hood.
Waterproof Overtrousers. Big enough to get on over your boots
Gaiters. Essential for all weeks.
Warm clothing. Lots of layers.
Hat/Balaclava. You loose 20% of your heat thruogh your head.
Gloves/Mitten. Mittens
are warmer. Bring a spare pair too.
Rucksack. Around 30 - 45 Litres is the best size
Plastic Rucksack Liner.
Most Rucksacks are not waterproof
Survival Bag. The essential minimum survival kit.
Torch.
Headtorches are best. Bring spare batterys
and bulb.
Compass and
Whistle.
Map sheet for
the area. For
For Skye the best map for
the Cuillin is the New Harveys Map of Skye it is superb.
Thermos Flask,
Personal First Aid kit, Sunglasses and Suncreme, Camera and Spare Film.
All technical
equipment can be supplied free of charge. If you have your own bring it along as these
trips are good for getting used to using your own equipment. And with
familiarisation comes a greater degree of safety.
Helmet
Harness
Karabiner and
friction device
Sling and locking
Karabiner
Bivouac equipment
for a Skye Ridge Traverse
If you have any questions
about gear or it's suitability please give us a call. We will be pleased to
help.
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