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Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
05/16/2012
Heading up the trail towards Stac Pollaidh.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
05/16/2012
Climbers on the Southern Buttresses.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
05/16/2012
Stairs, stairs, stairs on Stac Pollaidh.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
05/16/2012
Cùl Beag in the distance.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
05/16/2012
The many buttresses allow for exciting photos looking over the valley. Sgoar Tuath and Loch Lurgain down below. You can even see the carpark from this spot.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
05/16/2012
The ridge meanders a bit once you hike to the top. Sgorr Tuath in the background.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
05/16/2012
Incredible views of Cùl Mòr.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
05/16/2012
The main area comes to stop here. Carrying on up the rocks is required to gain the true summit.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
05/16/2012
Climbing the steep, but short, step to the summit.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
05/16/2012
Views from the summit proper. Cùl Mòr in the mid-ground and Suilvan behind.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
05/16/2012
The coming down can be very rough on the body with pounding stairs. Trekking poles are highly recommended for those with weaker knees.