Sgùrr na Banachdaich, Glenbrittle

Sgùrr na Banachdaich is most difficult of the main Black Cuillin peaks to ascend. The simplest route ascends via Coire nan Eich from Glen Brittle. Knowledge of ropes are likely to be required until the summit is reached. In winter it is advised not to attempt unless well acquainted with ice climbing as well as the use of crampons and ice axes. It is strongly advised to hire a Sherpa from the local climbers watering hole the Old Inn, Carbost, available for a reasonable price. Even the most experienced of climbers get caught out by the Three Boys’ in winter. There is much steep ground and scree in winter and it is a place of deep snow and vast ice sheets. ()