Skye's Cuillin Ridge Traverse

Trendall, Adrian

ISBN 10: 1786310430 / ISBN 13: 9781786310439

Verlag: Cicerone Press, 2023

New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GB-9781786310439

Inhaltsangabe:

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, typically done in 1-2 days. 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. 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. 

• Harvey mapping and photo topos
• In-depth route description and advice for completing the traverse in winter
• Volume 2 is perfectly sized to carry with you during the traverse
• 10 classic Cuillin scrambles are also included that can be used as practice routes
• Easier climbing alternatives (Cuillin Ridge Light) are provided for the harder climbing sections

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

Adrian Trendall 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.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Skye's Cuillin Ridge Traverse
Verlag: Cicerone Press
Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
Einband: PAP
Zustand: New