Attempt on Skye Ridge Traverse with Guide James Edwards of Martin Moran Mountaineering. Marion also seconding on the same rope.
Starting from Glen Brittle via Coir a' Ghrunnda to Sgurr nan Eag (didn't go to Garsbheinn). Followed main ridge avoiding Caisteal a' Garbh Coire to abseil into TD Gap and climb far side, (a polished and challenging VDiff), then Sgurr Alastair, Thearlaich, Mhic Choinnich via King's Chimney (Diff). Missed out An Stac, on to In Pinn East Ridge (Moderate) and abseil short side. On to Banachdich in lovely evening sunshine, collecting stashed bivi gear, and using bivi platforms/shelter walls near the Three Teeth. Next morning, continued with Sgurr a' Greadaidh, An Dorus, and four tops of Sgurr a' Mhadaidh. Unfortunately had to bail out at the Bealach na Glaic Moire in early afternoon, due to persistent pain in my left knee. This was to result in a long absence from any sustained walking or climbing - but an obsession with Road Cycling! - until a "comeback" for a trip to the Canadian Rockies in 2016 - with a much strengthened knee.
Area :
Isle of Skye
Minginish and the Cuillin Hills above 800m
