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Book Review – Skye’s Cuillin Ridge Traverse

Thirty-five years ago I failed to traverse the Cuillin Ridge. I had never climbed on Skye before, and naively thought that a 9am start from Slichagan would give me enough time to complete the route and meet my new girlfriend … Continue reading

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The Cuillin Ridge – A Winter’s Traverse

So, what were you doing in early March 2010? You may well have been climbing on the Ben – the Minus Face was superbly iced at the time – but another venue that was in prime winter condition was The … Continue reading

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Early Season Traverse of the Cuillin Ridge

I was mightily impressed last week when I heard that a team was bivvying out on the Cuillin Ridge. The majority of Ridge traverse attempts, both in summer and winter, fail, so I was delighted to hear a few days … Continue reading

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