Phew....to think i climbed this about twenty years ago, thanks to guide snd climber Darren. Luckily it was in a thick mist so i could not see the drop off the sides! He has to strap me to him to abseil down.
Thanks for that! I will be back on Skye next week to do Sgurr Dubh Mor, weather permitting. That will be my 12th of the 12 Skye Munros. But will definitely be back, in years to come, to repeat the twelve. (as they are so special) The Isle of Skye. Made from Mountains. You will always want to come back.
This is absulutely brilliant, I have been hill walking for years, and I really need to move on to something like this, I like a challenge and I like danger. This is for me. Any info how to progress from hill walking to this would be much appreciated ☺
@@rubensano7213 Hi there, watched the video again, I find it inspiring. I'm in my 40s and the only experience I have apart from walking is I've been up Ben Nevin half a dozen times, but that's all track so that doesn't count. Been up a few peaks in the Lake District including Scarfell pike at night, also Snowdon, I have done a lot of abseiling. Some grade 1 scrambling, but I like to push myself, and I like to be on the edge, dangerous sports etc.
Hello Leigh . You are half way there! To push yourself harder, scrambling-wise, first try Ben Nevis via the CMD (Carn Mor Dearg) arete, to come down via the track. Then build up your scrambling prowess with the following, easiest first (NOTE. only scramble in good weather) Striding Edge and Sharp Edge - Lake District Grade 1 Snowdon Horseshoe via Grib Goch Grade 2 Aonach Eagach , Glencoe Grade 3 When you have done these and feel confident, you are ready for the Isle of Skye and the mighty Black Cuillins. Try Bla Bheinn and Bruach na Frith first, to get a feel for the rock, both not too difficult for a walker. The other 10 Skye Munros, get more serious, the In Pinn being the hardest. You will need a guide for this one. Lot's of people use guides for all the Skye Munros, I just used a guide for two. You need to feel confident and have good weather. I carried a confidence rope with me in case I got stuck. (does happen) The problem is usually when climbing down, not climbing up, There is lots of exposure but usually good holds. Exhilarating if you are confident, (frightening if you are not). Hope this info helps. Ruben.
@@rubensano7213 hey Ruben, Thank you so much for your comments, they are really helpful, It sounds all doable, it sounds as though I just need to get out there and get as much experience as possible, however, to enable me to start off on the right foot, I think I will look at going on a scrambling grade 1 course, so I start off in the correct way, and then look to go on a scrambling grade 2/3 course. I know these courses are no substitute for experience, however I feel if I do go on these courses, I can then build experience with some knowledge of what I have learnt from the experts. Once again many many thanks for your comments/help and the video. Good luck with your ventures ☺
@@leighstephenson6164 Good luck with the scrambling courses Leigh, they will really build your confidence. I can also recommend a book for you. "50 Best Scrambles in the Lake District " by Bill O'Conner. Very informative for beginners, Grades 1 to 3. Enjoy your scrambling. Ruben
Hello Joel, I booked Scott via (website) skyeguides.co.uk. Contact mike@skyeguides.co.uk. Give Mike a call to discuss your requirements. Mike organises a pool of mountain guides on Skye.
For what purpose? He has guided this route probably tens of times and knows his rope reaches the ground so he knows he is not going to fall off the end. He also knows each end of rope is even as he mentioned the half way mark on the rope being used.
@@joecoll1781 It really does not matter how many times you have done a route. Good practice is to always be consistent and close the system on every climb no matter what.
@@car_seat The guide had a duty to teach good practice. ALWAYS have a stopper knot at the end of the abseil rope. A friend fell into the sea attempting a new route on North Stack, Anglesey. He had used the last of the spare rope to secure his dog at the top. He managed to swim , with one smashed arm , two ropes around his shoulders and a ton of gear, onto some rocks. Be CONSISTENT, be SAFE.
Seems like a pretty risky way of guiding leaving a totally inexperienced non climber alone on a belay like that. Not a huge amount of gear placed to protect the second either… you’d have taken a horrible fall if you’d fallen off just after leaving the belay…
You would need to put protection every 1metre to be completely safe from a fall. It’s extremely narrow so a fall is going to result in a swing. The guide knows exactly what he’s doing and protected this route the way almost every other climber who’s done it has, although it appears you know better.
Mega doubtful. At best you might have some indoor experience and perhaps some industrial experience, at best, but theres no chance you know how to protect the inn pinn better than guides who do it on a weekly basis, good luck with your journey of learning. @@balke7935
