@tarbowtin Technically I would rate Curved Ridge around 1/2 a grade harder than Aonach Eagach. It has a completely different character -steeper parts are more like a rock face than a ridge- and has quite a serious feel about it. Good holds can always be found, nevertheless, nervous or novice scramblers may want reassurance of rope on steep pitches. Great route.
Done both now and I can assure you that AE Ridge is much harder as its UP aand DOWN whereas this is just UP which is the easier of the 2! Check my vids of each in utube.
Did this last week - fantastic route. Had watched your video before hand and found it very helpful. Great commentary, but you are an expert after all -LOL
Went on bag a Munro for meningitis , first i had been ,The idea was to bag a munro and raise some money for a good cause . I had never been hillwalking so did,nt have a clue when someone said they would take me on the curved ridge of Buachaille Etive Mor . This was an experienced mountain guide ( four seasons etc ) so thought i was in safe hands and would be a nice day out !!!!!!!!!!!!! .What a way to lose your virginity ! .After the event , i would not have missed it for the world .
buckle looked fierce the other day....must climb this tower ridge route - in summer - think i'll leave that route to the scottish hillary types.
buachailleheid 1 month ago
how does the Curved Ridge compare to the Aonach Eagach scrambling wise
tarbowtin 6 months ago
@tarbowtin Technically I would rate Curved Ridge around 1/2 a grade harder than Aonach Eagach. It has a completely different character -steeper parts are more like a rock face than a ridge- and has quite a serious feel about it. Good holds can always be found, nevertheless, nervous or novice scramblers may want reassurance of rope on steep pitches. Great route.
Broonzied 5 months ago
@tarbowtin
Done both now and I can assure you that AE Ridge is much harder as its UP aand DOWN whereas this is just UP which is the easier of the 2! Check my vids of each in utube.
jwramsay16 1 month ago
Did this last week - fantastic route. Had watched your video before hand and found it very helpful. Great commentary, but you are an expert after all -LOL
jwramsay16 7 months ago
Are you they rugby commentator, for bbc, your voice is familiar.
TheEvilscotsman123 1 year ago
@TheEvilscotsman123 That's the one. Can't stop commentating - even when climbing.
admcotter 11 months ago
@admcotter Ah a thought so, anyhow great video, going to try it this summer hopefully.
TheEvilscotsman123 11 months ago
Went on bag a Munro for meningitis , first i had been ,The idea was to bag a munro and raise some money for a good cause . I had never been hillwalking so did,nt have a clue when someone said they would take me on the curved ridge of Buachaille Etive Mor . This was an experienced mountain guide ( four seasons etc ) so thought i was in safe hands and would be a nice day out !!!!!!!!!!!!! .What a way to lose your virginity ! .After the event , i would not have missed it for the world .
only1barneyrubble 1 year ago
@only1barneyrubble Nice one for your first. Next, head across the A82 to The Aonach Eagach.
admcotter 1 year ago
im off to do this route in a couple of weeks..... cant wait....awesome shots
gazjones3010 1 year ago
Some nice shots around Glencoe but you have to keep the coffee away from the cameraman.
No sign of "Jamie's" V.Diff corner on that route up Curved Ridge.
gallusguy 2 years ago
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Ruggs123 2 years ago