At the Bad Step, follow edge of this wall from crest of ridge South about 8m to a slight hollow. With the second Munro of this walk bagged by Frank we returned to Bealach na Lice and followed the well-cairned and easy path leading down into Fionn Choire and towards the Allt Dearg Mor. Hence, we hired a guide for our Munro round for this outing. ... "The bad step" is an exiting and pretty exposed part where you have to scramble along a steep rock. We summitted Am Basteir (also known as 'The Executioner' GULP) before returning over the bad step and on to Sgurr nan Gillean. From there we proceeded west along the ridge via 'the bad step'. 17. From Sligachan Hotel I followed the path up the Allt Dearg Beag to where it forks at the waterfalls and this time did not continue on the path to Sgurr nan Gillean but went up the left bank of the Allt to a spot 2km further on where it meets a wall of rock and scree which guards the Basteir Gorge. News Click Option to View: Route Map. Am Basteir - 'The Executioner' 13. From there I returned down the scree to the fork below Am Basteir’s northern wall and followed the path to the Bealach nan Lice at the head of the Fionn Choire. Am Basteir - 'The Executioner' 13. Lake circumnavigation - a MUST. They were looking towards Sgurr nan Gillean, where several climbers appeared to be jammed in a pair of cracks on the route. Am Basteir (Gaelic Am Baisteir, pronounced [əmˈpaʃtʲɛɾʲ]) is a mountain in the northern Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.It is 934 metres (3064 feet) high and classed as a Munro.It forms a narrow blade of rock, which bears comparison with the Inaccessible Pinnacle.. Following the Allt Dearg Beag to the Lochan in Corrie a’ Basteir I continued along the path which winds its way through the scree on the north eastern wall of the Corrie a’ Basteir to a place where it forks blow the awesome northern wall of Am Basteir. We paused for ten minutes in the corrie and took in the views of Pinnacle Ridge, Am Basteir and the Basteir Tooth. We were definitely not the only people there :-). Beneath it were rough cliffs. Go down a sloping ledge on the south side of the ridge until it is possible to climb down to a lower ledge from which it is easy to return to the crest. Before reaching the lower rocks of this ridge, bear rightwards to make a rising traverse across scree, grass and slabby rocks to the Bealach a' Bhasteir. 17. Am Basteir (934m) Wednesday 9th July 2014 Distance: 14kms - Duration: 10hrs - Group Size: 11 Walk Leader - Kenny. We made good progress into the corie and then onto the slippery Am Basteir over the bad step. Description In the view from Sligachan, Am Basteir is the lower peak to the right of Sgurr nan Gillean with a prominent cleft and tower, The Bhasteir Tooth, to its right. The climb down the bad step is fairly easy if you're used to backwards down climbing, HOWEVER, the risk if you slip here is high. 18. The exposure is real and there's a good chance of a fall of hundreds of metres if you slip. M242 | Whether you love hiking or cycling, The Cuillin Hills is a region where 20 hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. There is no 'easy' way to get to the summit of Am Basteir. On Sunday after travelling up we walked in from the Glen Brittle Youth Hostel to An Dorus and climbed Sgurr a’Ghreadaidh and Sgurr a’Mhadaidh in the cloud. Lochan Coire Lagan. ... along a narrow ledge and onto the narrow ridge above the "bad step". I continued up the left fork and climbed up to the Bealach a’ Basteir where I rested. Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers! Waterfalls Allt na Dunaiche. that is about a 4b boulder problem which in big boots is very tricky for many non-climbers. Am_Basteir 0 points 1 point 2 points 3 years ago I don't experience any terrible server fps in 0.60, unless as I mentioned, vehicles atm if driven for a long time can severely decrease your fps. There is no 'easy' way to get to the summit of Am Basteir. 16. Leaving Am Basteir Bad step Ted comes up the Bad Step Easy walking down Am Basteir Lota Corrie and Sgurr Beag Taking the path under the west ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean we worked our way round to the scree which pores out of number 4/5 gully. 15. After three kilometres we reached the steep and rocky hillside that blocks easy entrance into Corrie a’Basteir and forms the left side of the Basteir Gorge (orographically, that is). Waterfalls Allt na Dunaiche. By now Genghis had been in the national press and he was recognized by a fan close to the notorious Bad Step on Am Basteir; "Hi Genghis, I saw you in the Daily Mail this morning." Hence, we hired a guide for our Munro round for this outing. I climbed up scree and bands of rock to find myself above the Gorge and below the Pinnacle Ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean which is a very impressive view from there. It stands at the head of Coire a' Bhasteir and forms a narrow peak on the Main Ridge, its north face almost vertical and its south face above Lota Corrie only slightly less steep. 14. Pronuncation: am bastar. Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation. Main route summary. From this col scramble up the east ridge of Am Basteir, which becomes narrower and more exposed until a gap is reached where recent rockfall has left a difficult descent. Translation: Obscure, but probably NOT the executioner The wind freshening and some rain clouds comming in from the west I soon went back along the crest of the ridge to the vertical step which I climbed and made my way back to the Bealach a’ Basteir – not without some additional scrambling on the ridge. More experienced/skilled climbers will tackle Basteir's Tooth, but that's a step too far for me! 19. A swift lower and Genghis was down the Bad Step … Hiking | M - Sgurr nan Gillean, AmBasteir, Bruach na Frithe | Guided walk with one roped climb and one roped lowered descent. 3065 ft. We summitted Am Basteir (also known as 'The Executioner' GULP) before returning over the bad step and on to Sgurr nan Gillean. Sgurr a' Mhadaidh. Menu Toggle navigation Toggle navigation Toggle navigation Toggle navigation. The climb down the bad step is fairly easy if you're used to backwards down climbing, HOWEVER, the risk if you slip here is … Am Basteir is a vertically-sided … We walked to the summit of Bruach na Frithe, before we skirted under Am Bastier to Bealach a' Bhasteir. Negotiating the 'Bad Step' on Am Basteir on way to the Basteir Tooth: That peak was confirmed at 3,009ft. Am Basteir 7 day weather forecast including weather warnings, temperature, rain, wind, visibility, humidity and UV I decided to climb them in one go in order to explore as much as possible of the features of Corrie a’ Basteir. The remainder of the walk is easier but still gives rugged going and steep scree slopes. Am Basteir has a 'bad step' and you'll need a rope for an abseil … The ascent of Am Basteir is an exposed scramble; the direct descent of the Bad Step is a Severe rock-climb, avoiding which requires difficult route-finding on dangerous ground. We continued on the path beside the burn until we reached Alltdearg House and then strolled along the A863 towards our car parked at Sligachan Hotel. Sgurr a' Mhadaidh. The going was easy, the path was obvious and the weather was okay with only one stiff shower accompanying our progress. Lake circumnavigation - a MUST. I was a little slower than Frank so that when I reached the Bad Step in the ridge of Am Basteir Frank was already coming back and I decided that I would not continue to the summit in view of the very slippery surface of the basalt rocks. We tackled the West Ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean both in ascent and descent, before making short work of the East Ridge (and Bad Step) of Am Basteir, again up and down. Prev. From there we proceeded west along the ridge via 'the bad step'. A rather typical day for the Cuillins as far as our experience with these island hills goes! on descent from the summit) without difficulty. The bad step is most easily avoided via an elusive moderate scrambling route on the south face but can be reascended (i.e. If we are talking the step to get to the top of Am Bastier coming from the Tooth on the main ridge traverse (isn't that the west side?) Beverly, Stephen and I enjoyed a brilliant day on Sgurr nan Gillean and Am Basteir today. Our Tour recommendations are based on thousands of activities completed by other people on komoot. From there we proceeded west along the ridge via 'the bad step'.The climb down the bad step is fairly easy if you're used to backwards down climbing, HOWEVER, the risk if you slip here is high. The south-east ridge up Sgurr nan Gillean is often referred to as the 'tourist route'. Facing wall, climb onto this, then down more and traverse left until feet are on a small shelf of brown-stained basalt. We used a rope (and a guide who knew how to use it) for added security. We walked slowly up the scree slope to the col, where we caught up with an all-male hiking group who had stopped for lunch. Tag: Am Basteir Skye. More experienced/skilled climbers will tackle Basteir's Tooth, but that's a step too far for me. The axe blade of Am Basteir had a clear notch in it – the Bad Step. This “bad step” is not difficult when returning eastwards as long as your are 6' or taller, but is a pain when going westwards. To me the Corrie a’ Basteir and its three hills – Sgurr nan Gillean, Am Basteir and Sgurr a’ Basteir – is a Cuillin gem and certainly worth another visit. Am Basteir has only one awkward point, which is a gap about half way up. But yes, desync has always been an issue in DayZ, even in DayZ mod there was a lot of it. Soon I embarked on climbing the east ridge of Am Basteir and made my way to about the middle of the ridge where an awkward vertical drop of about 2m blocks the way. Instead we returned to Bealach a’Basteir, contoured around the foot of Am Basteir, gained Bealach na Lice and continued to Bruach na Frithe which Frank climbed in thick clouds while I waited for him on the ridge. The last four days I’ve been on Skye with John and a Falkirk Outdoors team of Donald, Euan, Fiona, Julie, Mel and Mike. The ascent of Am Basteir is an exposed scramble; the direct descent of the Bad Step is a Severe rock-climb, avoiding which requires difficult route-finding on dangerous ground. The easiest route to Am Basteir is the east ridge, which is its left-hand ridge as seen from Sligachan, but a recent rockfall on the crest of this ridge has left a difficult gap to be crossed and a rope should be taken to safeguard this passage.From Sligachan follow the path, which is also the route to Sgurr nan Gillean, southwards across the moor for about 3½ kilometres. The remainder of the walk is easier but still gives rugged going and steep scree slopes. Knights Peak is the forth pinnacle and the Munro the fifth. No views from the summits and some exposed scrambling on slippery rock on the ridge. But soon we left the hustle and bustle of the hotel’s surroundings and the road intersection behind us and climbed the path beside the Allt Dearg Beag.