Mountaineering in the Sunshine. 3 & 4 May
Matt’s Report
I have spent the last three days with John and Teresa having great fun on the ridge. John had briefly sampled the ridge over 30 years ago and this was Teresa’s first experience of Cuillin Rock. We took advantage of the great weather on Tuesday and Wednesday by heading out to Coire Ghrunnda with bivvy kit. Tuesday was an introduction to Skye scrambling and then on Wednesday morning we enjoyed the classic mountaineering of Coire Lagan, finishing with an In Pinn ascent. Teresa and John both coped with all the demands of Cuillin mountaineering in a fine style and threw themselves into every challenge of our mini adventure with complete enthusiasm. The sunshine, perfect rock and Johns intense interest in every aspect of the mountains made this an outstanding trip.
Looking south from Sgurr nan Eag
Teresa discovering the delights of Gabbro
Learning to trust your feet above big drops-an essential Cuillin skill.
Peeking into Coire Lagan near the top of Sgurr Alasdair
Descending the roof of Sgurr Thearlich
Helicopter pilot wishing that he was lucky enough to be on the ridge!
