Skye's Cuillin Ridge Traverse

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. The two volumes are sold together.

Harvey mapping and photo toposIn-depth route description and advice for completing the traverse in winterVolume 2 is perfectly sized to carry with you during the traverse10 classic Cuillin scrambles are also included that can be used as practice routesEasier climbing alternatives (Cuillin Ridge Light) are provided for the harder climbing sections