by maddjock » Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:19 am
The first time I did this, I continued west also. It is possible to continue along this ridge to Carn Eige itself with not too much drop in height. In fact a round of Toll Creagach, Tom a 'Choinich, Carn Eige, Beinn Fhionnlaidh and Mam Sodhail can be done this way. It would make for a very long day though, think 12-15 hours. Or alternatively a 2 dayer with a high altitude wild camp. Plenty of places for this on this route, with a great spot just off the summit of Mam Sodhail next to the old ordnance survey shelter.
I found a walking pole myself on an outing back in June. Do find it strange that someone would forget it.