Ascent of Pap of Glencoe on 2006-07-18| Date: | Tuesday, July 18, 2006 | | Ascent Type: | Unsuccessful - Turned Back | | Peak: | Pap of Glencoe | | Location: | UK-Scotland | | Elevation: | 1640 ft / 499 m |
Ascent Trip ReportThe Gaelic namne for this summit is Sgorr na Ciche. I remember looking up at the fog-shrouded summit thinking to myself “I hope the fog doesn’t lift by the time I get up there.” Definitely a case of “Be careful what you wish for….you just might get it.” My solo assent started out fine making good progress following a trail the disappeared and reappeared. I could see Loch Leven to the east and the town of Ballachulish in the distance. The higher I climbed the less visibility I had. I met two English guys who camped out on the summit the night before. They had seen a golden eagle on the summit. When they saw I was hiking solo they suggested I turn around. I said I wanted to push on but after 30 minutes I could only see 10 feet in front of me I decided to take their advice. |
| Summary Total Data | | Route Conditions: | Road Hike, Maintained Trail, Unmaintained Trail, Bushwhack, Stream Ford | | Gear Used: | Ski Poles | | Weather: | Drizzle | | Ascent Statistics | | Start Trailhead: | Glencoe village | | Descent Statistics |
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