The Aonach Eagach, Glen Coe by aangus
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Description
The wall that runs along the north side of Glen Coe is known as the Aonach Eagach (The notched ridge).
There is a Munro at either end of the ridge. These can be climbed separately, but that would mean you'd miss out on all the fun.
The traverse of the ridge involves some pretty exposed moves, and there's scrambling up and around the "crazy pinnicles" (in the picture). Once on the ridge theres no way off until the very end,.... a bit like Renderosity I suppose.
I've been up to the first Munro twice, intending to cross the ridge. Both times the weather turned into howling wind and driving rain....both times we chickened out.
I'll get ye...I will, one day I'll get ye!
Comments (11)
Loloe
If I'm cured of my vertigo thanks to the balloon, I'm coming to hike in your wonderful mountains!!! Great image!!! Bravo!!!
claudialee
Wonderful photo, scary - but wonderful. I'm glad to see that a strapin' Lad, like yerself has the good sense to not cross the ridge in a storm. Keep safe. HUGS!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Superb ! Impressive scenery.
Margana
Wow.That must be a heck of an experience.Thank goodness for you,because I would never get to see this if it weren't for you...not with my deadly fear of heights. Wonderful shot,Anthony.Thanks,as always,for sharing dear Scotland with all of us.It's always a treat.-M :^)
Biffowitz
Some very interesting background info on this. I was in Scotland back in the eighties, some marvelous scenery, this re enforces that memory! Nice shot!
sharky_
The word is not chicken out.... Another time and another day when its right. Excellent shot. Aloha
short_ribs
WOW... that's awesome!!! :drools: Excellent photography mate! I'd love to go there... awesome work... thanks for sharing! :)
oscilis
You should have called me to act as your guide.lol. Stunning photo with a huge sense of height and power caused by that diagonal running through the photo. "Cold is the snow that covers Glen Coe" and all that.
mps
Much as I admire the view I too would chicken out as I'm not that nimble in good weather even. :)
jgkane
Good sense prevailed, or was that the weather, Anthony? Nice shot. How did you get it to stop raining? ;o) Regards, John.
Punaguy
Man this are some majestic peaks~ I don't blame you for not completing the hike in foul weather....better to err on the side of safety, these mountains look unforgiving, but that's what makes this such an awesome shot! Great shot Anthony! Aloha~