Bruach na Frithe and a retreat on Am Basteir.

First trip to the hills since November 2006. Now 1st June 2007. The forecast suggested there might only be a weather window from 9am to 12 noon. To meet this I got up early. Very early! Left the road shortly after 4am, the plus side was the chance to take a few pictures in the dawn light.

This is the signature view of the Cuillins. Here's my version.

Pinnacle ridge in the early morning light.

Looking back at the Basteir Gorge.

Had planned to start with Am Basteir. I took the direct line straight up the ridge. I knew there was a 'bad step' involved, but as I got higher kept running into awkward situations and having to backtrack. Eventually faced with a precarious balancing act on a high and exposed part of the ridge (and still no sign of the bad step) discretion became the better part of valour and I retreated. I now think that I picked the wrong line early on. Never Mind. There's always another year.

Am Basteir from the East.

The Basteir tooth from the West.

Todays Munro. Bruach Na Frithe.

Not as hard as Am Basteir...

John wuz here.

View back along the ridge to Sgurr nan Gillean and Am Basteir.

Looking out toward Raasay in the distance.

I liked this scene on the way down.

A fine day. Pity about Am Basteir. Never mind I'll come back another time. Thanks for looking in.

Sunday, 3, June, 2007 at 2300