walkhighlands

Share your personal walking route experiences in Scotland, and comment on other peoples' reports.
Warning Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. Summer routes may not be viable or appropriate in winter. See winter information on our skills and safety pages for more information.

A cure for keeping Mo quiet, The Aonach Eagach

A cure for keeping Mo quiet, The Aonach Eagach


Postby Johnny Corbett » Wed May 23, 2012 9:45 pm

Route description: Aonach Eagach

Munros included on this walk: Meall Dearg (Aonach Eagach), Sgòrr nam Fiannaidh (Aonach Eagach)

Date walked: 23/05/2012

Time taken: 5.3 hours

6 people think this report is great.
Register or Login
free to be able to rate and comment on reports (as well as access 1:25000 mapping).

The reason for the walk report title is Mo can talk and i mean talk. From the minute she's in the car she's blethering away and this continues during all the walks we have done even on the steep bits when most of us are breathing out our ass Mo still blethers away. Jimmy so far, up until today could find no cure for this. However when we did The Aonach Eagach ridge today we noticed Mo was noticeably quieter than normal, hence a cure was found. Jimmy commented on our way down saying " Mo you did the right thing today, you kept your mooth shut" :lol: . It was a last minute decision to do the ridge as we were planning on climbing Sgurr na h-Ulaidh and it's neighbouring Corbett but driving up to Glen Coe i suggested the ridge as it was perfect conditions for it. Jimmy quickly said yes and Mo reluctantly agreed backing it up by saying " i knew we would end up doing this today" not knowing that myself and Jimmy had briefly spoke about doing it the previous night. This was the first time any of had did the ridge and all found it not to be that bad, ok there are a couple of wee dodgy bits but as long as care is taken they are fine. It would be a differant story doing it in not so good weather though. We however had a perfect day for it and started off just before 8 taking the path upto Am Bodach and onto Meall Dearg. From here we continued along the Pinnacles and ridge to Sgurr nam Fiannaidh, descending just after the 2nd Munro down the scree path towards the A82. We got back to the start 5hrs 30mins after setting off, after a couple in a camper van that was exiting the layby stopped and gave us a lift. This was all down to Mo as she gave them the thumb just as we were about to hit the road. It's great when the first car stops. As for the walk it's exciting and exhilarating and in all three of our opinions not as intimidating as some may lead you to believe. I understand some will have the fear factor about doing this as i did but we just went for it off the cuff and thoroughly enjoyed it. Doing it off the cuff also saved all the anguish in the lead up to it which i would fully recommend.
P1020962.JPG
Glen Coe

P1020963.JPG
Jimmy stuggles at the rear with the heat or was it the beer?

P1020966.JPG
It's that way

P1020967.JPG
Bidean nam Bian

P1020968.JPG
The Ridge

P1020969.JPG
The downclimb

P1020971.JPG
A look back at the downclimb

P1020973.JPG
The Ridge

P1020977.JPG
The Pinnacles

P1020978.JPG
Meall Dearg summit

P1020979.JPG
The Chimney

P1020980.JPG
Myself & Mo climbing the Chimney

P1020981.JPG
The Ridge continues

P1020982.JPG
Another downclimb

P1020983.JPG
A look back along the ridge

P1020984.JPG
The way ahead

P1020985.JPG
Jimmy & Mo enjoying the day

P1020988.JPG
Jimmy climbing

P1020992.JPG
Down here

P1020993.JPG
Jimmy & myself at the viewpoint

P1020996.JPG
Our completed section

P1020997.JPG
The final section

P1030003.JPG
Ben Nevis

P1030005.JPG
Sgurr nam Fiannaidh summit

P1030009.JPG
Glen Coe
User avatar
Johnny Corbett
Mountain Walker
 
Posts: 2983
Munros:25   Corbetts:214
Fionas:168   Donalds:74
Sub 2000:302   Hewitts:1
Islands:14
Joined: May 14, 2010
Location: Livingston

Re: A cure for keeping Mo quiet, The Aonach Eagach

Postby dooterbang » Wed May 23, 2012 9:49 pm

Do you ever stay home for a night :shock:

Well done getting across the AE ridge, its a nice walk...erm scramble!.

Couple of my walking buddies never shut up...thats why a always push ahead, for some peace and quiet :wink:
User avatar
dooterbang
Munro compleatist
 
Posts: 1828
Munros:262   Corbetts:58
Fionas:18   Donalds:10
Sub 2000:10   Hewitts:18
Wainwrights:21   Islands:19
Joined: Oct 27, 2009
Location: Isle of Skye from Feb 2019 (Originally Glasgow)

Re: A cure for keeping Mo quiet, The Aonach Eagach

Postby Gavin99 » Wed May 23, 2012 10:00 pm

Now that's not bad for a spur of the moment walk ! I'm glad you found this less intimidating than you thought it might be , this is one of the more reassuring reports I have read - I just hope I share your opinion when I get around to it :lol:
User avatar
Gavin99
Mountaineer
 
Posts: 1283
Munros:280   Corbetts:134
Fionas:78   Donalds:70
Sub 2000:38   Hewitts:13
Wainwrights:16   
Joined: Jul 26, 2011
Walk wish-list

Re: A cure for keeping Mo quiet, The Aonach Eagach

Postby skuk007 » Wed May 23, 2012 10:01 pm

Nice pics Johnny.

Good idea that doing it off the cuff. I'm anxious about doing it and i haven't even planned a date for it yet.
I think that's the only weather I'd like to do it too, great views. :)
User avatar
skuk007
Mountain Walker
 
Posts: 1419
Munros:44   
Hewitts:8
Wainwrights:16   
Joined: Aug 24, 2009
Location: Bristol

Re: A cure for keeping Mo quiet, The Aonach Eagach

Postby dogplodder » Wed May 23, 2012 10:07 pm

This is a really helpful report and for once the photos don't make it look too horrific. The good weather obviously has a lot to do with that! :D
User avatar
dogplodder
 
Posts: 4238
Munros:242   Corbetts:74
Fionas:25   
Sub 2000:32   Hewitts:4
Wainwrights:9   Islands:24
Joined: Jul 16, 2011

Re: A cure for keeping Mo quiet, The Aonach Eagach

Postby mountain thyme » Wed May 23, 2012 10:12 pm

im laughing at the comment ''its that way''! even you couldnay get lost on that ridge Johnny...

Mos chats no bad though you have to admit

well done guys :D
User avatar
mountain thyme
Walker
 
Posts: 984
Munros:40   Corbetts:222
Fionas:12   Donalds:11
Sub 2000:3   Hewitts:1
Wainwrights:1   Islands:17
Joined: Jul 22, 2010
Location: Glasgow

Re: A cure for keeping Mo quiet, The Aonach Eagach

Postby mgmt! » Wed May 23, 2012 11:40 pm

well done to the three of you, its certainly good weather for the aonach eagach, as for mo getting a hitch ? you either have or you dont johnny :wink: :lol:
mgmt!
Mountaineer
 
Posts: 540
Joined: Oct 18, 2010

Re: A cure for keeping Mo quiet, The Aonach Eagach

Postby rockhopper » Wed May 23, 2012 11:52 pm

Cracking stuff - well done to all of you :clap: You make it sound so easy but not sure I'd be quite as relaxed....maybe "doing it off the cuff " is the best answer after all :lol: - cheers :D
User avatar
rockhopper
 
Posts: 7446
Munros:282   Corbetts:222
Fionas:136   Donalds:89+20
Sub 2000:16   Hewitts:2
Wainwrights:3   Islands:20
Joined: May 31, 2009
Location: Glasgow

Re: A cure for keeping Mo quiet, The Aonach Eagach

Postby morag1 » Thu May 24, 2012 8:06 am

Well done Johnny, always knew I'd log on one day and find you on the AE :clap:

Nice weather too 8)
morag1
 

Re: A cure for keeping Mo quiet, The Aonach Eagach

Postby laconic surf » Thu May 24, 2012 8:14 am

Nice one JC, great to get this legend under your belt. Couldnae have asked for a better day 8)

Closing in on the double hundred - anywhere in particular planned?
User avatar
laconic surf
Munro compleatist
 
Posts: 538
Munros:100   Corbetts:1
Fionas:6   Donalds:19
Sub 2000:32   Hewitts:2
Joined: Feb 18, 2012
Location: East Lothian

Re: A cure for keeping Mo quiet, The Aonach Eagach

Postby Johnny Corbett » Thu May 24, 2012 8:33 pm

Thanks for all the replies.

MT, we had t soldier on without our top navigator :)

MGMT, you're right there, MT certainly didn't have the knack at Kintail :)

Iaconic surf, not sure yet for the 200 Jimmy was trying to get me to do another do before we head away next week, as we are hoping to go to Fisherfield to do the six :D
User avatar
Johnny Corbett
Mountain Walker
 
Posts: 2983
Munros:25   Corbetts:214
Fionas:168   Donalds:74
Sub 2000:302   Hewitts:1
Islands:14
Joined: May 14, 2010
Location: Livingston

Re: A cure for keeping Mo quiet, The Aonach Eagach

Postby jonny616 » Fri May 25, 2012 12:03 pm

Great report & photos Johnny. I'm with you its not as intimidating as people think. These were my 6th & 7th munros so i did not have years of people saying Oooh AE. :lol:
User avatar
jonny616
Munro compleatist
 
Posts: 1621
Munros:282   Corbetts:14
Fionas:2   Donalds:1
Sub 2000:1   Hewitts:17
Wainwrights:8   Islands:8
Joined: Aug 19, 2009

Re: A cure for keeping Mo quiet, The Aonach Eagach

Postby kevsbald » Fri May 25, 2012 7:04 pm

Made it look easy. Well done Mo.
User avatar
kevsbald
Munro compleatist
 
Posts: 2249
Munros:273   Corbetts:134
Fionas:82   Donalds:53
Sub 2000:16   Hewitts:17
Wainwrights:29   
Joined: Jan 15, 2009
Location: Glasgow

Re: A cure for keeping Mo quiet, The Aonach Eagach

Postby ChrisW » Sat May 26, 2012 5:52 pm

Great hike/scramble JC, well done on taking on and genuinely enjoying the ridge :D
User avatar
ChrisW
Rambler
 
Posts: 4941
Munros:18   Corbetts:5
Fionas:3   
Sub 2000:6   
Joined: Jan 25, 2011
Location: Cochrane- Alberta - Canada

6 people think this report is great.
Register or Login
free to be able to rate and comment on reports (as well as access 1:25000 mapping).




Can you help support Walkhighlands?


Our forum is free from adverts - your generosity keeps it running.
Can you help support Walkhighlands and this community by donating by direct debit?



Return to Walk reports - Scotland

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Colin1951, markmp and 89 guests