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Adam Rixon
wrote on March 21, 2011:
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Recently did The Saddle via the Forcan ridge for my 100th Munro and found it every bit as challenging as the more celebrated Aonach Eagach. At ~700m there's a spectacular "reveal" of the rocky fin that stands between you and Sgurr na Forcan - thereafter the ridge is committing, relentless and exposed. The scrambling tested some of our technical skills including crawling and straddling! It didn't help that the NW (right) side of the ridge was under ice, which took most bypass paths out of commission - except, thankfully, the one that avoids a sheer 20m downclimb. All in all, an awesome route.
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David S Brown
wrote on November 11, 2005:
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There is an excellent track which leaves the main Saddle ascent track where it starts the approach to the foot of the Forcan ridge by taking a right turn. If you take the fainter track straight ahead, this contours around the base of the Forcan ridge immediately above a dry stone wall to arrive about 50m below the Bealach Coire Mhalagain. (Visible on Paul Richardson's view from Faochag.) I used this as a descent route after spending time exploring The Saddle rather than bagging Sgurr na Sgine at that trip, so plan to use it as an ascent route for a future walk starting with Sgurr na Sgine.
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Ronnie Mutch
wrote on September 4, 2005:
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Did the forcan ridge today, fabulous climb!
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Odd Job
wrote on July 6, 2005:
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The Forcan ridge, 3rd time lucky. Gave up 1st time due to excessive west coast weather. Commiserated in the Clunnie Inn. Tried again in winter, different kettle of fish. Only had my ice axe, would have been happier with crampons, still, made it to the top and returned the same way. Went through 20 Regal King size and most of my vocabulary of 4 letter words, lovely views of my boots in both directions. Not reccomended for the faint hearted, celebrated in the Clunnie again. 3rd time lucky, had another go in summer, great weather, great views well worth the effort. Celebrated at the top this time.
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David S Brown
wrote on June 23, 2002:
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I set out to do the standard walk of Saddle/Sgurr na Sgine, ascending the (very fine) Forcan ridge to the summit (not easy to be sure which of 2 tops that is, the first - more easterly, or the second with trig point). But being a ridge-walker more than a Munro-bagger, the prospect of the western ridge to Spidean Dhomhuill Bhric was irresistible compared to that of the dull-looking descent to the col and reascent of Sgurr na Signe as viewed from The Saddle, so did the full ridge, then returned to trig point and descended via the 'alternative ascent' track below Forcan ridge. Superb day out.
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Paul Richardson
wrote on April 27, 2001:
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A superb choice for a really clear day - proximity to the sea and to loads of other beautiful peaks mean stunning views, especially over to Sgritheall and the islands. The Forcan was a challenge for a mildly timid English fellwalker like me, but it proved exhilarating and gave me confidence in the following couple of years to tackle the Torridon Big Ones.
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