Description
A guidebook to the Isle of Skye's Cuillin Ridge Traverse. This 2-volume set is a comprehensive guide to planning and completing this challenging and technical 12km scramble. With a route that includes scrambling sections to Grade 3, technical climbs to Severe and a handful of abseils, a head for heights, technical skill and mental and physical stamina are needed.
- Volume 1 contains planning and logistics information, training notes, recommended gear list and safety tips. This volume also includes in-depth route description and advice for completing the traverse in winter
- Volume 2 focuses on the traverse itself, across 10 sections a step-by-step guide to traversing the ridge is given with full route description, Harvey mapping and photo topos. This volume is the perfect size to carry with you during the traverse
- The traverse is typically completed over 1-2 days
- 10 classic Cuillin scrambles are also included that can be used as practice routes
- Easier climbing alternatives (Cuillin Ridge Light) have been provided for the harder climbing sections
About the Author
Adrian and his wife live at the foot of the Cuillin: they run a guiding and photography company, All Things Cuillin and have set up the popular Facebook group of the same name. Adrian has been climbing since the 1980s with a CV which includes first ascents on the White Cliffs of Dover, Alpine North Faces and Big Walls in Yosemite.
Book Information
ISBN 9781786310439
Author Adrian Trendall
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Cicerone Press
Publisher Cicerone Press
Weight(grams) 320g
Dimensions(mm) 172mm * 116mm * 9mm
