Sgurr
a'Mhaoraich
16th June 2012
An intrepid band of nine explorers braved unseasonally cold
temperatures and a brisk north-easterly wind on an ascent of Sgurr
a'Mhaoraich above Loch Quoich.
The stalkers path up Bac nan Canaichean gave easy access up onto
the subsidiary peak of Sgurr Coire nan Eiricheallach, where we found
temporary respite from the strong winds.
Then a very enjoyable ramble along the fine ridge leading west
towards the main summit.
A short pause before tackling the steep pull up to the main
summit through some rocky sections. Stewart and Pete did the
"sporting" route up the ridge crest, whilst the rest of us opted for
the easier path which wound its way past the difficult sections.
Sheltering just below the cairn out of the wind. After
lunch we headed south onto the broad south ridge, which gave an
absorbing descent down to the loch.
Well done everyone! I'm hoping that eventually we'll get a
warm and sunny day for one of these walks!
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Sgurr a'Mhaoraich
16th June 2012An intrepid band of nine explorers braved unseasonally cold temperatures and a brisk north-easterly wind on an ascent of Sgurr a'Mhaoraich above Loch Quoich. The stalkers path up Bac nan Canaichean gave easy access up onto the subsidiary peak of Sgurr Coire nan Eiricheallach, where we found temporary respite from the strong winds.
Then a very enjoyable ramble along the fine ridge leading west towards the main summit.
A short pause before tackling the steep pull up to the main summit through some rocky sections. Stewart and Pete did the "sporting" route up the ridge crest, whilst the rest of us opted for the easier path which wound its way past the difficult sections.
Sheltering just below the cairn out of the wind. After lunch we headed south onto the broad south ridge, which gave an absorbing descent down to the loch. Well done everyone! I'm hoping that eventually we'll get a warm and sunny day for one of these walks! |