The ultimate challenge for any scrambler or mountaineer on the awe inspiring Isle of Skye, Scotland. The Cuillin traverse is a 12km continuous ridge that is completed in 2 days, it is no small undertaking and is reserved for confident scramblers who can move efficiently on exposed terrain.
A full list of kit will be given on booking the main items are:
You will need 2 x dehydrated meals - brands like Firepot are good, you will need one evening meal and one breakfast.
You will need enough lunch and snacks for two days, anything goes from gels to sandwiches and choc. Make it a good mix of stuff you want to eat and don't overpack.
You want to be warm enough and comfortable to get a good nights sleep, something with a range of 5-10 degrees and weighs no more than 750g.
A bivy bag will stop you getting wet from showers or dew.
Sleeping mat can either be of the roll mat variety or self inflating.
To ensure your safety and stand the best chance of a successful traverse it will be required that you are a confident scrambler, this is something that we can build on with training prior to an attempt.
Bespoke dates are available throughout June and July.
When we take bookings for a Cuillin Ridge Traverse we always book in 3 days this gives us a bit of wiggle room. However if the weather is not suitable for a traverse then we will provide 3 days of mountaineering around the Cuillin using our knowledge to provide you with the best experience while maintaining your safety.
Dean Russell is an active trail runner , climber and mountaineer with over 20 years experience. He is a qualified Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor and has the British Athletics Fell Leadership in Running Fitness (FLiRF) award. Dean has climbed all over the world, enjoying long adventurous routes in the mountains such as North face of Piz Badile (TD)but is equally comfortable on sea cliffs, boulders, sports crags and quarries with ascents such as Bloody Sunday, Pembroke (E4, 6A) Honk Down and El Chorro (7c). You can read his blog
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