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Previously on "Winter walking in Glen Coe"

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  • Jeebo72
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    Originally posted by BlackenedBiker View Post
    Yes my thoughts. 2 of us are competent rock climbers/mountaineers, one of the party is inexperienced however so maybe we should leave that for another time. I have done most of the Cullin ridge in winter and Liathac in late winter/early spring....

    Would you recommend the other 2 routes though for a newbie with 2 more experienced guys??
    It would be a shame to miss the ridge if you liked the Cullins, but ...

    The Beauchille will be fine if you go up the "walking" route, Though this is still very steep, full of scree, and maybe heavily corniced at the top. Defo need crampons and ideally axe, so it's not ideal for a newbie, but you'll know your friend better...

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  • singhr
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    lots of good advice on www.outdoorsmagic.com

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  • BlackenedBiker
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    Originally posted by Jeebo72 View Post
    They are all excellent expecially on the snow and ice. I take it you are very experienced walkers if attempting Aonach Eagach Ridge, esp at this time of year? If not avoid.
    Yes my thoughts. 2 of us are competent rock climbers/mountaineers, one of the party is inexperienced however so maybe we should leave that for another time. I have done most of the Cullin ridge in winter and Liathac in late winter/early spring....

    Would you recommend the other 2 routes though for a newbie with 2 more experienced guys??

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  • Cliphead
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    Originally posted by BlackenedBiker View Post

    Anach Egach
    Ring of Steall
    Buchaille Etive Mor
    Aonach Eagach - If you're comfortable scrambling as opposed to walking it's a good one, lots of exposure but don't think about trying to descend the scree slopes on either side.

    Try the Lost Valley, an excellent walk.

    Buachaille Etive Mòr - I've only ever climbed so not sure about walking but I think there's a path and scrambling required.

    I probably don't need to mention how dangerous things are up there at this time of year.

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  • Jeebo72
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    Originally posted by BlackenedBiker View Post
    There are a lot of kilted types on here.

    Going with a group of friend to Glen Coe/Fort William in 10 days time.

    Advice on routes would be appreciated:

    I was thinking of attempting the following
    • Anach Egach
    • Ring of Steall
    • Buchaille Etive Mor


    Any advice/better routes for us to try??

    They are all excellent expecially on the snow and ice. I take it you are very experienced walkers if attempting Aonach Eagach Ridge, esp at this time of year? If not avoid.

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  • BlackenedBiker
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    Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Post
    no routes, but advice - it's still a very dodgy time of the year up there. I am sure you know that though
    Indeed walkers beware. Was up in the high peaks of lakes at the weekend and there is plenty of snow still around so Scotland even more so.

    Great fun though if one is careful and mindful of the conditions

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  • EternalOptimist
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    Originally posted by BlackenedBiker View Post
    There are a lot of kilted types on here.

    Going with a group of friend to Glen Coe/Fort William in 10 days time.

    Advice on routes would be appreciated:

    I was thinking of attempting the following
    • Anach Egach
    • Ring of Steall
    • Buchaille Etive Mor


    Any advice/better routes for us to try??
    no routes, but advice - it's still a very dodgy time of the year up there. I am sure you know that though

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  • BlackenedBiker
    started a topic Winter walking in Glen Coe

    Winter walking in Glen Coe

    There are a lot of kilted types on here.

    Going with a group of friend to Glen Coe/Fort William in 10 days time.

    Advice on routes would be appreciated:

    I was thinking of attempting the following
    • Anach Egach
    • Ring of Steall
    • Buchaille Etive Mor


    Any advice/better routes for us to try??

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