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Possibly - The executioner |
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Altitude
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934 metres (3064 feet)
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Grid Ref.
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NG46572530
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Am Basteir
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Standing on Sgurr a Bhasteir after ascending from Meall Odhar on my way to Bruach na Frithe in 'unusual' conditions, December 2008
© Michael Stephens
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Image by Michael Stephens
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Mountain Description
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Am Basteir is one of the most N peaks on the Black Cuillin Ridge with the very distinctive Bhasteir tooth next to it. The Cuillin are composed of gabbro rock which gives wonderful grip even when wet, but this is a serious climb. Ascent starts in Coire a' Bhasteir N of Sgurr nan Gillean on a path marked by cairns up a rocky slope to the base of the pinnacled ridge. From here the route bears W above scree but below the pinnacled ridge becoming steeper as it ascends towards the N face of the summit and on to Bealach a' Bhasteir. Scramble up E ridge to summit but note you may require use of a safety rope.
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Hazards you may encounter on Am Basteir include
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| Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags near summit. |
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| Narrow Ridges, with exposure. |
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| Scrambling (major), greater exposure and steeper rock. |
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| Magnetic rock, compass bearings inacurate. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| Wind usually increases with altitude. |
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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Available Routes
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Ascent
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Distance
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925 m
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10.94 km
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4 hrs
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Am Basteir
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The Cuillin should not be attempted unless you are comfortable with scrambling and exposure. You are recommended to purchase and study a higher scale map of the Black Cuillin of Skye before attempting an ascent.
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Am Basteir summit on a very wet may 5th 2009...2nd summit one to go on the day.....
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Me by the summit cairn of Am Basteir, 13th May 2006.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Christel and Michael, Am Basteir, 30.5.05
© Michael Bird
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Image by Michael Bird
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Weather & Maps, etc ...
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| Links to the nearest available forecast to Am Basteir. |
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View Location
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Craig Dunderdale
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From the Sligachan up the Coire ascend Am Basteir via it's South face return to Bealach up Sgurr nan Gilliean v.diff, ropes required over bad step and abseil down. Then North side of Basteir to Bruach na Frithe, return and then back to Coire. Great Day!
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David Brown
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There's a bad step on the East Ridge just before the final lump of rock which makes up the summit. If you're confronted by it, turn around and retrace your steps for 50 yards, and head to your right (south) where there is an opportunity to climb down (facing the rock wall) to scree and terraces of sloping rock a few feet below. Once here, push up huge slabs to the summit crest. Remember, if you keep just to the south of the penultimate crest, you won't need to give up within sight of the summit - as some were doing when I was there.
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Local Accommodation Options
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| Showing the nearest 10 of 45 within 100Km of the summit of Am Basteir. Would you like to view all 45? |
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| 6.7 km |
Bla Bheinn - Crossal, Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SP Tel: 01478 640269
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Ingleby - Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SU Tel: 01890 820280
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Phoenix House - Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SR Tel: 01478 640775
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Alder Cottage - Nostie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Rosshire, IV40 8EQ Tel: 01875 830566
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Sgurr Alasdair - Main Street, Lochcarron, Strathcarron, Ross-shire, IV54 8YB Tel: 01463 798526
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Skiary - Skiary, Loch Hourn, By Invergarry, Highlands and Islands, PH35 4HD Tel: 0774 816 2947
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Coulags Croft - Coulags, Strathcarron, IV54 8YU Tel: 07753 633825
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