2-Day Cuillin Ridge Traverse Prep, North Wales

£340.00

DEPOSIT | FULL AMOUNT £340

Do you aspire to complete the Cuillin Ridge Traverse on the Isle of Skye?

This iconic route is one of the most challenging in the UK. From the summit of Gars-bheinn to Sgurr Nan Gillean it is a total of 12km of almost continuous scrambling including up to Severe climbing, abseils and plenty of Grade 3 scrambling.

There is nothing else like it in the UK. In light of this, I’m very careful who I allow to book on my Cuillin Ridge Traverses which I do every May. This is because it is a big undertaking and I want you to have a great time and succeed.

I generally say that to be successful on the ridge people need to have either, Skye scrambling experience (these people will understand what it means to take on a ridge traverse), have climbed alpine routes, or have done specific training in the UK: hence this two day course.

On this course we’ll link grade 2 and 3 scrambling to attempt to replicate the length of the scrambles. The skills we’ll cover include

  • Tying into a harness

  • Scrambling and climbing ropework

  • Abseiling

  • Downclimbing

  • Answering lots of questions about the Cuillin Ridge, tactics, bivi kit and much more

If you can’t find the course dates you’d like below feel free to get in contact to arrange alternative dates which suit you.

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DEPOSIT | FULL AMOUNT £340

Do you aspire to complete the Cuillin Ridge Traverse on the Isle of Skye?

This iconic route is one of the most challenging in the UK. From the summit of Gars-bheinn to Sgurr Nan Gillean it is a total of 12km of almost continuous scrambling including up to Severe climbing, abseils and plenty of Grade 3 scrambling.

There is nothing else like it in the UK. In light of this, I’m very careful who I allow to book on my Cuillin Ridge Traverses which I do every May. This is because it is a big undertaking and I want you to have a great time and succeed.

I generally say that to be successful on the ridge people need to have either, Skye scrambling experience (these people will understand what it means to take on a ridge traverse), have climbed alpine routes, or have done specific training in the UK: hence this two day course.

On this course we’ll link grade 2 and 3 scrambling to attempt to replicate the length of the scrambles. The skills we’ll cover include

  • Tying into a harness

  • Scrambling and climbing ropework

  • Abseiling

  • Downclimbing

  • Answering lots of questions about the Cuillin Ridge, tactics, bivi kit and much more

If you can’t find the course dates you’d like below feel free to get in contact to arrange alternative dates which suit you.

  • This course is for those wanting to complete the Cuillin Ridge Traverse.

    We’ll begin with discussing your experience and identifying the skills you need to gain to have a success on the ridge. We’ll then come up with a plan for how to achieve your aims over the next two days. Skills will focus on could include:

    • Tying into a harness

    • Scrambling and climbing ropework as a second

    • Abseiling

    • Downclimbing

    • Answering lots of questions about the Cuillin Ridge, tactics, bivi kit and much more

    We aim for will long days covering a lot of terrain to prepare you, but there’ll be lots of opportunity to practise skills and ask questions.

  • You need to have experience on roped scrambles, know how to put a harness on, tie in and belay a lead climber. If you don’t have these skills yet you can look at our scrambling courses

    This course requires good UK mountain fitness; able to scramble 800-100m of ascent with a bag in boots.

  • You will be required to have your own boots and suitable clothing for the mountains according to the kit list supplied. You’ll also need to bring your own lunch and drink.

    We can supply you with a helmet and harness as well as all group equipment such as ropes, climbing hardware and emergency group shelter and first aid kit.

  • This course is run at a maximum ratio of 1 instructor to 2 climbers.

  • We will meet at the A5/A55 services at 8.30am on the first day of the course.

    If this meeting place is difficult or very inconvenient for you please get in contact as it can be adjusted.

  • For full terms and conditions please follow this link https://www.roammountains.co.uk/terms-conditions

    In case of bad weather we will find relevant skills and activities at low level.

    If a participant cancels between 4 and 2 weeks before the course 50% can be refunded. If less than 2 weeks no refund is given.

    We recommend taking insurance to cover unforeseen events like illness.

 

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