Skye's Cuillin Ridge Traverse . Its an amazing challenge for lovers of narrow ridges, massive exposure and exciting climbs. GPX files are available for many of our books. The full Cuillin Ridge Traverse involves climbing to Severe, abseils, and miles of steep, exposed scrambling. We apologise for this inconvenience, Route 3 South South East Buttress, Sgurr na Stri, Route 5 South Ridge, Sgurr Coir’ an Lochain, Route 8 Pinnacle Ridge, Sgurr nan Gillean, Route 10 Central South Buttress, An Caisteal, Appendix B Further reading, webcams and accommodation, British Isles Challenges, Collections and Activities, North East England, Yorkshire Dales and Pennines, Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria, Pyrenees and France/Spain cross-border routes, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo, International Challenges, Collections and Activities. Having just finished writing a guidebook, Skye's Cuillin Ridge Traverse, for Cicerone Press, which required a lot of photos, I thought I’d write down a few thoughts based on the most frequent questions I am asked about my photography. Jobs were often temporary and a means to finance climbing trips. Get the latest news, articles and offers in our newsletter sent to you every two weeks. I’ve never met author Adrian Trendall, but clearly he is an accomplished climber as well as being a mountain guide and photographer. Adrian and his wife, Bridgette, live at the foot of the Cuillin and feel they are living their dream life. Join over 30,000 enthusiasts from around the world. This time, after failing to reserve a place on the boat from Elgol, we had parked at Kilmarie, and took a 10km walk around the headland, with rucksacks containing camping gear to camp at Loch Corruisk. Mike Lates has been a mountain guide on Skye since 1995 and has completed more than fifty Traverses including a Greater Traverse and two in full winter conditions. This takes approximately 9-15 hours to complete in ideal weather conditions. We shared the spot with two yachts who anchored overnight, and more than a few deer. A rough walk in with 900m of ascent accesses the ridge. will be published here following review by the author(s). to us then please use our contact form. I felt very small in such a dominating landscape with the valley a long way down. Despite living and working on Skye as a mountain guide and photographer, the winter ridge traverse had never really appealed to me. Worldwide postage from £3 per item. Together, they run a guiding and photography company, All Things Cuillin, and have set up the very popular Facebook group of the same name. Realistic and never underestimating the ridge and a true reflection of the climbing grades for some of the rock climbs. This two-volume guidebook provides detailed coverage of the iconic Cuillin Ridge, a 12km traverse on the Isle of Skye. We will never spam you, sell your data or send emails from third parties. Needless to say after innumerable route finding errors I was an hour late for my rendezvous, and had missed out the last two Munros. On a sunny winter’s day the ridge definitely looks alpine. It was at the bottom of the third of the four tops of Sgurr a’ Mhadaidh that I stopped for a wobble. books that leave you with a feeling of awe, that leave you inspired. Due to Coronavirus transport impacts, European shipping will be suspended until mid January. After a last minute decision to not fly to Geneva as planned for two weeks of alpine fun, and after realising getting last minute accommodation anywhere in the UK in August was not going to happen, we packed our car and drove to north west Scotland for some classic mountain walking, wild camping and overpriced Airbnb-ing. Over two volumes, this guide covers everything needed to prepare for and complete a successful traverse over this spectacular ridge. We had spent a chilly night at Glen Brittle campsite and had set off at 5am to start the never-ending trudge to Gars-bheinn (the start of the Cuillin Ridge traverse). Joe was concerned with my slow pace up to Gars-bheinn. No sooner had we dropped below the ridge line, but the clouds departed, and by the time we reached the road at the bottom of the valley, it was a beautiful blue-skyed hot day. Typical, we both thought. Skye’s Cuillin Ridge Traverse by Adrian Trendall is a detailed topo guidebook describing both summer and winter traverses. The newsletter you will want to read! 2020/11/18 Adrian Trendall, a guide on the Isle of Skye, has written a book published by Cicerone called Skye’s Cuillin Ridge Traverse. Your movement along the ridge needs to be smooth, an uninterrupted flow for- wards. He says: “I remember during my first trips post-redundancy on Skye, I was frustrated I couldn’t find what I felt was a useful guidebook for a Cuillin traverse. 15 9 Jun. guidebook and the facts on the ground. Written by Skye-based guide Adrian Trendall, Cicerone's new guidebook to the Cuillin Ridge Traverse documents this classic mountaineering adventure to an impressive level of detail, says Dan Bailey. Available online or sent by email. A full traverse of the main ridge normally takes 2 days to complete in summer conditions with a night spent sleeping on the crest of the ridge. Whilst [there are a number of] publications [with] route descriptions of the Ridge, Skye’s Cuillin Ridge Traverse is the first print guidebook to purely focus on the traverse. Adrian Trendall, author of new Cicerone guide Skye's Cuillin Ridge Traverse, explains how to smooth the hardest edges off the ridge, making it a more realistic prospect for iffy weather or less able climbers. Maybe weather forecasts in Skye just aren’t forecasts, but random predictions. We will never spam you, sell your data or send emails from third parties. By late afternoon we had gone back to the ridge to retrieve our stashed water bottles, and the views were incredible. Strategy, gear, training, navigation and logistics are covered, and 10 classic scrambles are described. Free 1st Class postage on UK orders. On the crest of Sgurr a’ Ghreadaidh, Joe nearly took off as a gust of wind caught him unawares. All great guidebooks are labours of love, and clearly a huge amount of local knowledge, experience, thought and care have gone into this production. After our failed attempt in 2019, we vowed we would never again make the boggy trudge from Glen Brittle campsite. Scrambling Cuillin Traverse: Taking the Easier Route . Trade Information. Both volumes are illustrated with Harvey Maps, which is undoubtedly the clearest mapping of the Cuillin published to date. Browse and purchase our full range of guidebooks in our downloadable Catalogue. Join over 30,000 enthusiasts from around the world. 14 Skye’s Cuillin Ridge Traverse Preparation and training 15 Become slick Part of the US Navy SEALs’ mantra is ‘slow is smooth, smooth is fast’, and this is what you need to aim towards. Seeds of doubt were now creeping in as to whether this was actually the perfect clear day the weather forecast had predicted. Just sign into your account to access them. We reached the final peak, Sgurr nan Gillean as the sun was setting, after 12 hours on the ridge, and by the time we reached the path that winds down the valley, it was time to put the head torches on. The Cuillin ridge traverse is simply the best mountaineering route for shredding your footwear in the country! I had never climbed on Skye before, and naively thought that a 9am start from Slichagan would give me enough time to complete the route and meet my new girlfriend at the other end in Glen Brittle at 5pm. Its an amazing challenge for lovers of narrow ridges, massive exposure and exciting climbs. we made it back to our tent safely, a surreal 19-hour day and only a few jelly babies left in our pockets. In addition, Adrian has become the author of a new book, Skye’s Cuillin Ridge Traverse, published by Cicerone earlier this year. A fantastic scramble took us up the Inaccessible Pinnacle, and we had a short wait before abseiling off the top after a small guided group. Skye’s Cuillin Ridge is a world class route of high-quality scrambling. A handful of short rock climbs are encountered along the route but these are not a problem compared to the physical and mental effort required. We are always grateful to readers for information about any discrepancies between a Over two volumes, this guide covers everything needed to prepare for and complete a successful trip over this spectacular ridge. Full review here: http://www.scottishwinter.com/?p=7275. "Skye's Cuillin Ridge Traverse" by Adrian Trendall is most certainly Read the full review on the Climbing Gear Reviews Blog. European postage from £2 per item. He sheds light on many of the most frequently made mistakes and suggests dozens of practical solutions. The traverse form end to end is itself about 12km with another 3000m of ascent, before … Looking at the map, it’s relatively near the end of the route, but it wasn’t until Am Basteir that it felt like it was going to be possible to succeed. The author is clearly an expert and shares his knowledge in an easy to read way. The Cuillin ridge traverse is simply the best mountaineering route for shredding your footwear in the country! We reached the ‘halfway point’ of the route, An Dorus, after about 7 hours on the ridge. A full traverse of the Cuillin ridge involves an overnight bivouac. The saw-toothed chain of dark peaks that form ridge … It felt very quiet and eerie at first, without much visibility the rocks loomed out of the clag, and occasionally we could hear voices in the distance, but see no people. Here's some inspiration to help get you through in the meantime. This slim volume weighs a mere 100 grams (20 grams more than the Harvey map) and contains all the information you need while climbing the route. This two-volume guidebook provides detailed coverage of the iconic Cuillin Ridge, a 12km traverse on the Isle of Skye. We crawled out of our tent the day before to be greeted by darkness and fog. We looked at the weather and decided on the day. More information... ContentsIntroduction Preparation and training Strategy and tactics Gear Navigation Climbing, scrambling and ropework Grades Weather Geology of the Black Cuillin Logistics Reasons for failure Beyond the ridge Using this guideClassic scramblesRoute 1 Round of Fionn ChoireRoute 2 The Spur, Sgurr an FheadainRoute 3 South South East Buttress, Sgurr na StriRoute 4 Thuilm Ridge, Sgurr a’ MhadaidhRoute 5 South Ridge, Sgurr Coir’ an LochainRoute 6 The Dubh RidgeRoute 7 Round of Coire LaganRoute 8 Pinnacle Ridge, Sgurr nan GilleanRoute 9 Clach Glas – Bla Bheinn TraverseRoute 10 Central South Buttress, An CaistealThe Cuillin traverse in winterRoute 11 The winter traverseAppendix A Summary of classic scramblesAppendix B Further reading, webcams and accommodation. We chose the least soggy but equally midge ridden place to set up camp and spent the next five hours sat in the tent until it was time to sleep, not daring to go out for the midges. The pinnacle of guidebooks Cicerone’s new publication tackles the UK’s most epic mountain terrain. A superbly written and well put together guide book for the Cuillin Ridge and other popular Cuillin Scrambles. Much to my relief, it became clear the clouds were swirling and not shrouding the ridge, offering glimpses of the beauty below. A book that will join me on my working and personal trips on the ridge from now on instead of a plastic bag full of bits of paper. Skye Trail - Aimed at more adventurous walkers, this 80-mile route takes in part of the Trotternish Ridge and passes benrath the Cuillin. We apologise for this inconvenience, British Isles Challenges, Collections and Activities, North East England, Yorkshire Dales and Pennines, Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria, Pyrenees and France/Spain cross-border routes, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo, International Challenges, Collections and Activities. Terry Marsh. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund. This is normally done North to South (the opposite direction to summer) to allow the major difficulties to be abseiled. Adrian advocates to attempt the winter traverse when the underfoot conditions and weather are benign, and for maximising your chances of success, this makes absolute sense. There are many easier sections on the route with less severe consequences, but the individual features of the route were starting to blur into one, and the feeling that I couldn’t quite relax was starting to feel relentless. My husband, G, and I made good use of the book during two mountain days – and a total of eight Munro summits – this summer. It was here we were passed by two very competent scramblers, no maps or guidebook in hand, who looked effortlessly slick. For many it remains a dream, but it is within reach of many walkers and scramblers. This point was brought home to me by a recent successful traverse with a client aged 70. His work in the outdoor industry included 12 years at Ogwen Cottage in Snowdonia, one of the few places in the UK to regularly take secondary school students multi-pitch climbing. Too many stories of it being a sufferfest, miles of trudging through snow, intricate route-finding and short hours of daylight were enough to put me off. He has been climbing since the 1980s with a CV that includes Alpine north faces, big walls in Yosemite and first ascents on the White Cliffs of Dover. The newsletter you will want to read! Taking the Cuillin Ridge Light approach, she managed to complete the route in a day. We walked as fast as our weary legs could take us, and after a mild navigational error taking us past a group of fairy-lit, mairjuana-smoking campers (!) The difficulty of the ridge and complexity of route-finding makes the use of a guide a good idea, especially if you're short on time or knowledge. 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