Non-technical spring munros

Dave Moore said:

Hi All,
I'm expecting to get away for a week or so do to some walking at the end
of March and in my usual unorganised manner I've not decided what area to
head for. I should imagine that there'll be quite a lot of snow about on
higher ground and I don't want to use anything more technical than crampons.
Has anybody got any suggestions for areas with a few lowish technical
munros?.

Ta,
Dave

Well - with the usual proviso that we're talking about Scotland and it's
unpredictable weather patterns, there are very few munros which require
anything more than ownership and experience of crampons and ice axe.

Snow usually dissappears from the South and West first. Therefore, you
might want to think about Glen Lyon, where there are many to choose from
and there are no particularly dangerous slopes. Then there are all the
hills around Crianlarich.

Slightly further North the whole of the Black Mount is easily
accessible, though you might want to re-consider the (other, not so
famous) Aonach Eagach.

Just a few ideas. Best keep an eye on weather conditions and check out
any trip reports nearer the time.

druidh

Anywhere away from The Cuillin Ridge, Torridon, some of the Glencoe
Munros, should be okay. However be aware that this weekend gale force
winds and heavy snow is forecast for the North of Scotland (just where
I'm guiding next week). The cold spell is to probably last in the north
for around a week so conditions could be quite tricky. You should be
aware of the build up of cornices on the lee side of the mountains and
check out the avalanche conditions.
Lindsay at Caledonia Hilltreks

Dave Moore said:

Hi All,
I'm expecting to get away for a week or so do to some walking at the end
of March and in my usual unorganised manner I've not decided what area to
head for. I should imagine that there'll be quite a lot of snow about on
higher ground and I don't want to use anything more technical than crampons.
Has anybody got any suggestions for areas with a few lowish technical
munros?.

Ta,
Dave

Go to Skye. As technical as you like, nothing above 1000m, gently
warmed by the gulf stream, and wonderful scenery. And no bridge
toll. What more could you want?

Colin

Dave Moore said:

Has anybody got any suggestions for areas with a few lowish
technical munros?.

Somewhere near the Monadhliath would be good. You've got easy
high level walking on Creag Meghaidh (3 tops) as well as Creag
Pitridh, Geal Charn, Beinn a Chlachair and big walk in to Ben
Alder to the south. Very few technical difficulties there.

Chris

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Anywhere away from The Cuillin Ridge, Torridon, some of the Glencoe
Munros, should be okay. However be aware that this weekend gale force
winds and heavy snow is forecast for the North of Scotland (just where
I'm guiding next week). The cold spell is to probably last in the north
for around a week so conditions could be quite tricky. You should be
aware of the build up of cornices on the lee side of the mountains and
check out the avalanche conditions.
Lindsay at Caledonia Hilltreks

Lindsay, interested in your site but can't see what qualifications you hold?
Are you a British Mountain Guide?

Dave

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Quoted message said:

Hi All,
I'm expecting to get away for a week or so do to some walking at the

end

Quoted message said:

of March and in my usual unorganised manner I've not decided what area to
head for. I should imagine that there'll be quite a lot of snow about on
higher ground and I don't want to use anything more technical than

crampons.

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Has anybody got any suggestions for areas with a few lowish technical
munros?.

We did the Ring of Steall one year in March and though we carried axes, I
didnt need crampons. Views were fantastic. Also includes an intersting
crossing of the River Nevis on wire bridge and the Steall falls.

Rob

Rob Devereux said:

Also includes an intersting crossing of the River Nevis on wire bridge

http://www.yorkalpineclub.org.uk/tripreports/2001/nevis/nevis01.htm

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Simon Caldwell said:

Rob Devereux said:

Also includes an intersting crossing of the River Nevis on wire bridge

http://www.yorkalpineclub.org.uk/tripreports/2001/nevis/nevis01.htm

I would definitely have issues doing that.

Chris
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Chris Eilbeck said:

Simon Caldwell said:

Rob Devereux said:

Also includes an intersting crossing of the River Nevis on wire bridge

http://www.yorkalpineclub.org.uk/tripreports/2001/nevis/nevis01.htm

I would definitely have issues doing that.

It's not nicknamed "the bridge of doom" for nothing :-)

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Simon Caldwell said:

Rob Devereux said:

Also includes an intersting crossing of the River Nevis on wire bridge

http://www.yorkalpineclub.org.uk/tripreports/2001/nevis/nevis01.htm

I would definitely have issues doing that.

The alternative when the River Nevis is high is to get very wet.

At least with the wire bridge you might not get wet!
(It's OK actually. Although getting off at the S end can be tricky)

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Simon Caldwell said:

On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 16:46:39 -0000, "Rob Devereux"
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> Also includes an intersting crossing of the River Nevis on wire bridge

http://www.yorkalpineclub.org.uk/tripreports/2001/nevis/nevis01.htm

I would definitely have issues doing that.

The alternative when the River Nevis is high is to get very wet.

At least with the wire bridge you might not get wet!
(It's OK actually. Although getting off at the S end can be tricky)

I went and did the Ring of Steall on my own last year and i have to
admit to actually dreading this bridge.
It really isnt as bad as you think, as long as you take your time and
I would make sure one person at a time does it.

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Simon Caldwell <[email hidden]> writes:

> On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 16:46:39 -0000, "Rob Devereux"
> <[email hidden]> wrote:
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>> Also includes an intersting crossing of the River Nevis on wire
>> bridge
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> http://www.yorkalpineclub.org.uk/tripreports/2001/nevis/nevis01.htm

I would definitely have issues doing that.

The alternative when the River Nevis is high is to get very wet.

At least with the wire bridge you might not get wet!
(It's OK actually. Although getting off at the S end can be tricky)

I went and did the Ring of Steall on my own last year and i have to
admit to actually dreading this bridge.
It really isnt as bad as you think,

It helps to be tall IIRC. I was there 10 years or so ago.

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as long as you take your time and
I would make sure one person at a time does it.

Especially if another person is heading towards you.

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>>> Also includes an intersting crossing of the River Nevis on wire
>>> bridge
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>> http://www.yorkalpineclub.org.uk/tripreports/2001/nevis/nevis01.htm
>
> I would definitely have issues doing that.

The alternative when the River Nevis is high is to get very wet.
at least with the wire bridge you might not get wet!

You can cross the Nevis in the bend of the river just *underneath* Steall
Falls. Be carefull though, it's very slippery. Walking poles will be
usefull. Or cross 200-300 meters upstream. Less powerfull and deep but much
wider.

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(It's OK actually. Although getting off at the S end can be tricky)

I went and did the Ring of Steall on my own last year and i have to
admit to actually dreading this bridge.
It really isnt as bad as you think,

It helps to be tall IIRC. I was there 10 years or so ago.

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as long as you take your time and
I would make sure one person at a time does it.

Especially if another person is heading towards you.

:-)
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> Simon Caldwell <[email hidden]> writes:
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>> On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 16:46:39 -0000, "Rob Devereux"
>> <[email hidden]> wrote:
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>>>
>>> Also includes an intersting crossing of the River Nevis on wire
>>> bridge
>>
>> http://www.yorkalpineclub.org.uk/tripreports/2001/nevis/nevis01.htm
>
> I would definitely have issues doing that.

The alternative when the River Nevis is high is to get very wet.

At least with the wire bridge you might not get wet!
(It's OK actually. Although getting off at the S end can be tricky)

I went and did the Ring of Steall on my own last year and i have to
admit to actually dreading this bridge.
It really isnt as bad as you think,

It helps to be tall IIRC. I was there 10 years or so ago.

True, I am 6' 6", so i probably have an advantage.

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as long as you take your time and
I would make sure one person at a time does it.

Especially if another person is heading towards you.

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You can cross the Nevis in the bend of the river just *underneath*
Steall Falls. Be carefull though, it's very slippery. Walking poles
will be usefull. Or cross 200-300 meters upstream. Less powerfull and
deep but much wider.

Yes you can. But you still risk getting your socks wet as it gets
deeper towards the Steall side of the river.

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It helps to be tall IIRC. I was there 10 years or so ago.

True, I am 6' 6", so i probably have an advantage.

I'm only 5'7" and have crossed it a number of times with no problems at
all. As has already been said, the only vaguely tricky bit is getting
off at the South bank and this is only a large step up.

druidh

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You can cross the Nevis in the bend of the river just *underneath*
Steall Falls. Be carefull though, it's very slippery. Walking poles
will be usefull. Or cross 200-300 meters upstream. Less powerfull and
deep but much wider.

Yes you can. But you still risk getting your socks wet as it gets
deeper towards the Steall side of the river.

The guy in front of me rolled up his trousers and crossed the river holding
his shoes and socks in one hand. Of course he slipped but luckily for him
his father made the crossing (using the wirebridge) 5 minutes earlier. His
son had lost a shoe but his father could fish it out of the river with a
wooden stick. Otherwise it would have gone down the gorge. After seeing all
this I decided to put everything (shoes, socks, altimeter) in my rucksack. A
wise decision. I slipped also and had to use both hands. On the way down
from An Garbhanach we decided to cross the wider part of the river. Didn't
take our shoes of and ran across. A thrilling (and slippery) experience.

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Quoted message said:

The alternative when the River Nevis is high is to get very wet.

At least with the wire bridge you might not get wet!
(It's OK actually. Although getting off at the S end can be tricky)

I went and did the Ring of Steall on my own last year and i have to
admit to actually dreading this bridge.
It really isnt as bad as you think, as long as you take your time and
I would make sure one person at a time does it.

The Monkey Bridge.

Met it on my second ever trip to the Highlands at c. 1230 in the
morning,,,, Since then its never been a problem, but the crossing of
the Steall burn itself is evil.

The one at Achnashellach was many times worse.

Richard Webb

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You can cross the Nevis in the bend of the river just *underneath*
Steall Falls. Be carefull though, it's very slippery. Walking poles
will be usefull. Or cross 200-300 meters upstream. Less powerfull
and deep but much wider.

Yes you can. But you still risk getting your socks wet as it gets
deeper towards the Steall side of the river.

The guy in front of me rolled up his trousers and crossed the river
holding his shoes and socks in one hand. Of course he slipped but
luckily for him his father made the crossing (using the wirebridge) 5
minutes earlier. His son had lost a shoe but his father could fish it
out of the river with a wooden stick. Otherwise it would have gone
down the gorge. After seeing all this I decided to put everything
(shoes, socks, altimeter) in my rucksack. A wise decision. I slipped
also and had to use both hands. On the way down from An Garbhanach we
decided to cross the wider part of the river. Didn't take our shoes of
and ran across. A thrilling (and slippery) experience.

Me too. On the way back, with only the downstream walk left, I just
let my feet get wet.

BTW - did you manage to get down An Garbhanach the "right" way? I
carelessly missed the right turn in the path and was half way down
to the falls before realising :-(
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