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Curved Ridge

Curved Ridge

Buachaille Etive Mor, or "The Buachaille", is the most distinctive and recognisable mountain in the country, standing proudly at the head of Glen Coe and Glen Etive. On a guided ascent of Curved Ridge you can scramble your way to the summit of this majestic mountain under the care of one of our experienced guides.
Your day will start at Altnafeadh, from where your guide will lead the way to the foot of the grade Moderate Curved Ridge. The really fun part of the day then begins as we scramble upwards for 240m with spectacular views out across Rannoch Moor. The route finishes only a short distance from the summit, and from there we make the steep descent down Coire na Tulaich, or tag on the second Munro of Stob na Broige if time allows.
Scrambling experience is not necessary for a guided ascent of Curved Ridge; just a good head for heights and a sense of adventure!
Curved Ridge ​is available with a private guide on any day of the week so get in touch to check our availability and make a booking.
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If you are interested in climbing Curved Ridge in winter take a look at our Winter Mountaineering page for prices and more information.
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1 person - £350
2 people - £190 per person / £380 total​

​Please Contact Us to check our availability or to get a quote for larger groups.
​To make sure you get the most out of your day we've included the following:
  • Kit list
  • Helmet and harness
  • Ropes and technical equipment
  • Safety Brief
  • Experienced Mountaineering Instructor
  • Action photos
You will need to organise accommodation, lunch, personal equipment and insurance.
​The weather in the Scottish mountains can change in a matter of minutes. Rain is common and it can regularly feel as cold as -10 degrees Celsius on the summits, even in the summer. Make sure you are ready for your day by packing the items on the list below.
To wear:
Thermal base layer top – polyester or woollen, no cotton
Warm fleece
Walking trousers – no jeans
Spare fleece or synthetic insulating layer
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Warm hat and gloves (spare gloves recommended)
Sun hat
Walking boots (with ankle support)

​Further detail on these things can be found here - 
https://www.abacusmountainguides.com/blog/what-to-wear-and-what-to-carry-on-a-walk-up-ben-nevis
Other equipment:
Rucksack – roughly 25 litres
Lunch and spare food
​1 litre flask or water bottle
Harness and helmet
Map and compass
Whistle
Emergency survival bag
Head torch
Sunglasses & sun cream
Mobile phone in a waterproof case
Camera
​Personal 1st Aid Kit - plasters, blister kit, all normal medication including asthma inhaler if you have one


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  • Home
  • Adventures
    • Ben Nevis >
      • Ben Nevis Pony Track
      • CMD Arete
      • Ledge Route
      • Tower Ridge
      • Events and Challenges
      • Ben Nevis Winter Ascent
    • Summer Guiding >
      • Ring of Steall
      • Glen Coe Walks
      • Curved Ridge
      • Aonach Eagach
      • Rock Climbing
      • Sea Stack Odyssey
      • Private Guiding
    • Skye and the Cuillin Ridge >
      • Cuillin Ridge Traverse
      • Cuillin Munro Bagging
      • Inaccessible Pinnacle
    • Provident Sailing & Hill Walking
    • Winter Guiding >
      • Winter Walking >
        • Winter Skills Courses
        • Guided Winter Walking
      • Winter Climbing >
        • Intro to Winter Climbing
        • Winter Climbing Progression
        • Classic Winter Climbing
        • Guided Winter Climbing
      • Skiing >
        • Intro to Ski Touring
        • Scottish Steep Skiing
        • Ropework for Skiers
      • Avalanche Awareness
      • Fort William Mountain Festival Workshops
      • Winter Resources
    • Mountain Leader Courses
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