Sgùrr nan Gillean - South-East Ridge and West Ridge *1080p60* (TopoFilm)

Описание: Two Cuillin ranges dominate the landscape on Skye: the Black Cuillin and the Red Cuillin separated by Glen Sligachan.
The iconic ridge of the Black Cuillin is the UK’s most challenging mountain range. Over 11 kilometres long and above 3,000 feet in places, the ridge contains 11 Munros and 16 other summits. The highest point is Sgurr Alasdair at 3,254.59 feet. The gentler, rounded Red Cuillin are popular with hillwalkers, the highest point being Glamaig, a 2,543-foot Corbett.

Safety
The mountains produce wetter and windier weather than elsewhwere on the Island and it will be 4-5 degrees colder on the summits than at sea level. The weather can also be very unpredictable and never assume it will remain the same from the time you set off to the end of your day. The Ridge of the Black Cuillin comprises extremely rough terrain, boulder hills, steep scree slopes and knife-edge ridges, suitable for only experienced climbers. The Red Cuillin, although less challenging, contain areas of steep, rocky terrain.

Before setting off, plan your route carefully by using a reliable map. Make sure you leave a note of your route with a responsible person, with the time you expect to set off and a time you expect to be back. It is a good idea to take a mobile phone with you but be aware that GPS and mobile signals can vary in strength on the mountains and there is no signal at all in some places.

For a visit to either the Black or Red Cuillin, as a minimum, the following hillwalking kit is required:

a pair of strong, waterproof boots
a full set of waterproof clothing
hat and gloves
a spare layer of warm clothing
food and water
map and compass
For the Black and Red Cuillin, the following minimum skills are required:

Good scrambling and climbing skills
Good map reading ability
Ability to use a compass (the rock has a high iron content so your compass may well give faulty readings)
The Black Cuillin is an Alpine mountain range, suitable for climbing and not walking, with a large number of hazards unique to any other mountains in the UK. In addition to the above, tackling any part of the Ridge will require good scrambling/climbing skills, some abseiling experience, and good experience in route finding through steep, rocky terrain. There is no natural supply of water on the ridge so it is strongly advised to take along a good supply of drinking water.