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Sc Joss
wrote on June 18, 2013:
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there is now a good path right off the end of the ridge into col at pap of Glencoe comes out about quarter of a mile from the youth hostel or else further into the village depending on which branch you take. a better alternative that the Clachaig gully for a safe descent if you have two cars or a bike.
this was not as exposed or daunting as I thought it would be, just a lot of relentless work. the path to the north of last pinnacle drops a lot more than we expected before rising again steeply.
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James Corrigan
wrote on September 23, 2010:
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My 3rd traverse of this outstanding ridge.Like last year, the weather wasn't great but you don`t notice the weather as all your attention is focused on the next move.There is no let up.You must concentrate on everything you do.Looking back on each completed section is a massive reward,knowing you have just done something rather special.Despite becoming more familiar with the ridge i had a near miss when i slipped about 10ft off a slippy slab going down to the bottom of a steep col prior to the pull up to Stob Coire Leith. Saved from disaster as my Mates were already down and broke my fall. A reminder that this Mountain bites if you get to confident.
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Brian Corrigan
wrote on April 18, 2009:
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Day started off with loads of clag but turned into the best day of the year so far.. After completing the ridge you will never want to climb another grassy hill. Easily my favourite so far, will be a hard one to beat.. Final thought, don't believe the hype. Yeah it can be a little exposed in places, but no where near the level of brown trouserness indictaed in most books!..Get out and try it, well worth it.
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James Seaman
wrote on February 20, 2009:
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Unbelievable! Yes care and concentration is needed at some stages but it is not as difficult as its made out to be! Iv never experianced anything so good in my life, The fun had on the chancellor, the pinnacles, views up and down the valley, across at the three sisters, over to Ben Nevis, The Mamores and Gray Corries. The R.A.F tornado flying W to E in the valley below us.The old guy telling us on the 2nd pinnacle that his friend fell from the exact spot we were ascending very recently( Cheers for that yin pal!! haha) Oh and the glorious sunshine! If you havent done the Aonach Eagach yet DO IT
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John Wilkie
wrote on July 5, 2007:
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Best day out on the hills I've had. Clag threatened but went that wispy dramatic way throughout the day. The scrambling here was 1st class, nothing too difficult but could see why hillwalkers may treat the ridge with trepidation, not for those with a fear of heights. Conditions were slippy so care was taken on some of the more technical scrambles. The crazy pinnacles were great fun, we were constantly looking back, suprised at what we had
just scrambled up or down. The views were breathtaking (and I dont use that term lightly). Glen Coe is my favourite range in Scotland and Aonach Eagagh just proved it. Its not often
that a ridge outshines the Munro, here it does...I'm not going to write anymore... just do it!
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Victor Young
wrote on December 22, 2004:
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Did this with my wife Yvonne on our first wedding anniversary in June 2004. It was our 24th and 25th Munro. Living in N. Ireland, we don't get as many opportunities as we would like to "bag some more". Brilliant day out but not anywhere near as difficult as we had imagined. Have respect but do not be put off by a little bit of "over hyping" in most reports.Yvonne still suffers from a little vertigo but she breezed it ! No one passed us but the reality hit us when we passed a father and son, the young lad on his 10th and 11th Munro, and he was 8 years of age !!!!.
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Anna Trybis
wrote on October 11, 2004:
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Did the Aonach Eagach on Saturday 9th October, it was a beautiful sunny day. I would reccommend sticking to the rocks on the top of the ridge at all times. We followed what looked like the path round one rocky section only to find that the grassy/rocky hillside was far more difficult to climb along. We climbed back up onto the ridge. The rocks themselves have become quite polished in places and would be difficult in the wet.
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James Mcgrellis
wrote on July 14, 2004:
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Did this fine ridge with 3 first timers. It was fine weather, just what you want in glencoe. The lads with me coped admirably well with most of the technicalities although were a bit concerned with down climbing on some very polished rock. Apart from this it was a fantastic day out spoiled a little by leaving 2 walking poles in top car park after walk if anyone can help let me know would be much obliged.
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Neill Forrest
wrote on January 7, 2004:
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What a day. For me it was exhilarating, adrenlin pumping, muscle burning and exausting . Going from easy climb, medium climb to hard climb is the best way (East to West). Your confidence builds as you go. Stunning ridges, which on a dry day requires strength, agility and confidence. Wet or wintery conditions.......Not for me.
Tip..... Go with friends and take two cars and drop one off at the other end, a long walk back is not what you want after this climb.
Best climb so far. 4/5
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Dave Macdonald
wrote on September 2, 2003:
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A brilliant days sport on a fine day. Scrambling is relatively easy with plenty of holds, the exposure (eg height) is the main danger here but if you take your time it is well worth a go. I'm not sure if I would do it in very wet conditions though. One word of warning, The descent due south from Sgorr nam Fiannaidh was a bit tricky with a lot of loose boulders and scree, then steep heathery slopes practically all the way down to the road. Many opportunities to take a tumble (as everyone in our party did at some point).
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Colin Speirs
wrote on August 7, 2003:
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On a dry sunny day the ridge is very straightforward with obvious holds and straightforward climbs. Don't be lulled into a false sense of security as you tackle the initial stretch because the "Crazy Pinnacles" lie in wait! Don't be fooled by all the hype though, it isn't terrifying or scary, it just requires a little extra care. Excellent days walk although the trip back to the car was a long slog.
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John Walker
wrote on June 20, 2002:
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Heaven's above... what a ridge. My baptism of fire, and no mistake. Make sure you like exposure.
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