Am Basteir, the Tooth and Bruach na Frithe. 19th April
On Gary & Craigs last day we were just going to visit Am BAsteir and Bruach na Frithe but plans changed when Neil & Helen caught up with us and planted the idea of visiting the Basteir Tooth.
Stunning views on the approach; L-R Gillean, Am Basteir and Sgurr a’ Bhasteir
Final ascent to Bealach a’ Bhasteir
An abseil took us down to the Bhasteir nick-
Helen and Neil pulling the rope back down from the 1st abseil
from where a short rise leads to the top of the Tooth
We had to drop out of the sunny side and excitingly through the iced up slot of King’s Cave Chimney to reach our 2nd abseil point.
Craig enjoying himself far too much!
Gary equally happy; not quite what he envisaged on his Munro’s course this week!
Helen established that the kids were running the shop (Cioch Direct Outdoor Clothing) well enough that they didn’t need to run away so we all headed out to Bruach na Frithe to take in yet more of the wonderful views.
Gary snaps it up from Fionn Choire on our descent
Guy & Neil descended Sgurr a Bhasteir to prolong the fun while the rest of us headed for a well-earned pint at Sligachan; cheers to the Urquharts for an inspiring day out!
Pinnacle Ridge and Sgurr a Bhasteir
