Before Your Course

Your EverydayClimbing mountain guide will be in touch one to two days before your course commences.  This pre-course contact serves to introduce your guide, confirm meeting details, and provide insight into the expected weather conditions. Our guides are readily available to address any queries you may have, ensuring you're well-prepared for your upcoming adventure.

On the Day

Our journey kicks off with a leisurely and picturesque hike towards the famed slopes of the Buachaille. As we venture past the Lagangarbh Hut, we'll follow a recently improved trail, the mountain ascending steeply beside us. The path remains relatively straightforward as we traverse under numerous ridges and buttresses, eventually reaching a well-known feature called Waterslide Slab. It's at this point that our route becomes discernible, nestled amongst the surrounding ridges, gullies, and the towering presence of Rannoch Wall.

From the slab, we'll shift our trajectory upward, ascending engaging scrambles over intriguing slabs and steps, most of which are optional but become progressively more frequent and steeper as we ascend. We'll eventually reach a broad ledge beneath considerably steeper rock. Here, the use of harnesses and ropes becomes essential for safety. But no need to worry, your guide will expertly equip you and provide instructions on their use in the mountain environment.

Pressing on, we'll navigate the broad ridge terrain, sometimes tackling sections head-on and other times opting for flanking routes. Generous ledges and sections of easier terrain are interspersed between the more challenging section, offering welcome opportunities to catch your breath and capture some memorable photos. While a few segments are exposed or demanding, it's a rarity for both traits to coincide. Throughout the ascent, your guide will remain at your side to coach, instruct, and ensure your safety all the while.

A particular section features a brief climbing pitch with demanding moves, within reach for determined hillwalkers and novices, but certainly fascinating and enjoyable. Take note, the segment you're climbing is part of a route that plays a significant role in a renowned mountain race!

More scrambling and exposed movement await us as we climb higher, with the Rannoch Moor unveiling itself below, and the Mamore mountains appearing beyond the peaks of the opposite hills.

Eventually, Curved Ridge merges with the steeper and more challenging Crowberry Ridge. These two ridges unite and approach the summit together. However, before reaching it, we'll embark on a brief detour and indulge in some fun traversing to reach a subsidiary peak: Crowberry Tower. This isolated mini-summit is somewhat detached from the mountain and offers the perfect vantage point to reflect on your accomplishments so far.

Only a short stretch of scrambling and easy ledge systems separate us from the ultimate summit. Once atop, there's ample time for additional photographs and well-deserved congratulations. At this point, we may choose to traverse the mountain and reach another summit, descend via the walker's path in Coire na Tulaich, or perhaps even retrace our ascent route. As always, the deciding factors will be time, energy, and the allure of the Kingshouse Bar.

Not quite what you're seeking? No problem! We specialise in organising climbing, scrambling, or mountaineering guides for any route in the Scottish Highlands or islands. From the dramatic sea-stacks to the legendary Skye Cuillin, we've got your adventure covered. Feel free to drop us a line with your specific requirements, and we'll promptly respond to your inquiry.

Dates

This course is available year-round and can be scheduled on any day that suits your plans.

Feel free to reach out with your specific requirements or contact us using the form below, and we'll promptly respond to your inquiry.

Prices

Our prices are comprehensive and cover the following:

• Information and support prior to the course
• An AMI accredited, insured, and fully qualified guide
• Professional-grade climbing equipment for each participant
• Mountain safety gear
• Memorable photos of your adventure

One person - £260

Two people - £310 (£155 per person)

Curved Ridge on Buachaille Etive Mor is an exceptional way to ascend one of Scotland's most cherished mountains.

With a highly qualified and experienced instructor leading the way, you'll have the opportunity to directly conquer the most magnificent and exposed segments of the ridge, executing climbing maneuvers with complete security, all while hundreds of meters above the vast Rannoch Moor.

Curved Ridge serves as an ideal introduction to scrambling in the Highlands, attainable for most hillwalkers, regardless of age or experience. Although it's a full-day adventure, there are optional shortcuts and sections that can be bypassed. This makes it a perfect choice for beginners and families seeking an exhilarating and fulfilling journey on a nearly flawless mountain.

While some prior summer hillwalking experience is highly recommended, and a bit of familiarity with scrambling can be helpful, it's not an absolute requirement. Your guide will ensure a memorable and safe experience for all.

Required

• 25-35l backpack

• Mountain walking boots

• Walking poles

• Water bottle or hot drink flask (1 litre)

• lunch (around 1000cals.)

• Head torch + spare batteries 

• Thick socks

• Waterproof jacket and trousers 

• Thin fleece or light insulated jacket

• Thick fleece or mid insulated jacket

• Warm hat

• Gloves

• Hiking trousers

• Synthetic/merino base layers

• Personal medication

• Sun lotion & midge repellent/head net

• Waterproof stuff sacks for everything

Optional

• OS map

• Waterproof map case

• Compass (Silva type 4 recommended)

• Gaiters

Provided

• Harness

• Climbing helmet

• Belay device and karabiner

• Emergency shelter (Orange bag)

To guarantee your comfort and security throughout our activities, we strongly advise all participants to come prepared with the complete equipment listed. While our activities may proceed even if participants do not have the entire kit list, please be aware that EverydayClimbing and our instructors retain the right to modify the itinerary or conclude the activity early should the absence of essential equipment pose an elevated risk to the group, exceeding acceptable safety standards.

As part of our unwavering commitment to eliminating barriers to outdoor adventures, we offer a selection of equipment available for use by anyone, with no questions asked. Your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities. Just drop us a line and let us know what you require.