Skye's Cuillin Ridge Traverse: Strategies, advice, detailed topo booklet and 10 classic scrambles

This guidebook provides a comprehensive plan and detailed instructions for completing the 12km Cuillin Ridge Traverse on the Isle of Skye, including scrambling sections to Grade 3, technical climbs to Severe, and a handful of abseils. It is designed for experienced climbers with a head for heights, technical skill, and mental and physical stamina. Volume 1 covers planning and logistics, training notes, recommended gear, and safety tips, while Volume 2 provides a step-by-step guide to traversing the ridge with full route description, Harvey mapping, and photo topos. The two volumes are sold together and include 10 classic Cuillin scrambles as practice routes. Easier climbing alternatives are also provided for the harder climbing sections.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2020
Publisher: Cicerone Press

The Isle of Skye Cuillin Ridge Traverse is a challenging and technical 12km scramble that typically takes 1-2 days to complete. It requires a head for heights, technical skill, and mental and physical stamina. This 2-volume set is a comprehensive guide to planning and completing the traverse.

Volume 1 contains planning and logistics information, training notes, a recommended gear list, and safety tips. Volume 2 focuses on the traverse itself, with a step-by-step guide to traversing the ridge, Harvey mapping, and photo topos. The two volumes are sold together.

Harvey mapping and photo topos provide in-depth route descriptions and advice for completing the traverse in winter. Volume 2 is perfectly sized to carry with you during the traverse, and 10 classic Cuillin scrambles are included as practice routes. Easier climbing alternatives (Cuillin Ridge Light) are provided for the harder climbing sections.

To plan and complete the Isle of Skye Cuillin Ridge Traverse, you will need a head for heights, technical skill, and mental and physical stamina. This 2-volume set is a comprehensive guide to planning and completing the traverse, with detailed route descriptions, Harvey mapping, and photo topos. The two volumes are sold together, and 10 classic Cuillin scrambles are included as practice routes. Easier climbing alternatives are provided for the harder climbing sections.

Weight: 298g
Dimension: 120 x 179 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786310439