Brilliant day guiding Rob on these two Munros via the Forcan Ridge.
- the individual takes part in the planning and leadership. My plan completely based on client instruction!
- navigation skills are required away from marked paths. Sometimes following little but crampon scratches.
- experience must be in terrain and weather comparable to that found in UK and Irish hills
- knowledge is increased and skills practised. Steep ground and scrambling.
- attention is paid to safety. Especially on the ridge
- five hours or more journey time. Over 8h
- adverse conditions may be encountered. A very hot September day. Water could have been problematic as well as heat exhaustion. The descent from Faochag is steep at the end of a hot day.
- ascent of a substantial peak would normally be included in the day. Two Munros
Area :
Loch Eil To Glen Shiel (Incl Knoydart)
The Great Glen to the east, the A87 to the north and the A830 to the south separate this area from its surroundings and enclose an area of high mountains and low glens. The highest mountain is Sgurr na Ciche (1040m) and further north the South Glen Shiel Ridge is formed by a whopping seven Munros! Also in the area is The Saddle (1010m) which is home to the classic Forcan Ridge. Peaks in the mountains list are all above 900m.
