How does Aonach Eagach compare to say, Crib Goch?

10k Star

30/06/2012 at 14:27

I'm interested in hearing a comparison made from people who have done both. Obviously(?) AE is a step up, but having only done CG, I'm looking to gauge how big a step up it is in terms of technicality, exposure, etc.

Thanks in advance for your replies. Best wishes

Paddy Dillon

30/06/2012 at 18:34

I guess the easiest way to describe the difference is to say that the Aonach Eagach is higher and longer than Crib Goch. The Aonach Eagach tends to come apart a bit more when you wrestle with it, compared to the cleaner rock of Crib Goch. It's easier to get onto Crib Goch, and rather more difficult to get on and off the Aonach Eagach. On the other hand, if you've already managed Crib Goch, then given good weather, there's no reason why you shouldn't be able to manage the Aonach Eagach. Just expect it to take a bit longer.

Guy Hurst

30/06/2012 at 19:32

There are a couple of sections on the Aonch Eagach where I've felt much more aware that if I let go I wouldn't live to regret it. But as long as you can cope with that feeling then you should be fine.

10k Star

07/07/2012 at 09:21

Thanks for your replies. Off to Glen Coe for a brief visit in August. If not the AE, then perhaps Ben Nevis via the CMD arete, weather permitting.

Best wishes, 10k.

That bastard Skip

07/07/2012 at 09:35

Bit of a coincidence, this topic - only yesterday I was reading an illustrated account of walking Aonch Eagach on the WalkHighlands website (www.walkhighlands.co.uk).

10k Star wrote (see)

Off to Glen Coe for a brief visit in August. If not the AE, then perhaps Ben Nevis via the CMD arete....

Good luck with the midgies

10k Star

07/07/2012 at 09:47

Thanks, Mr. Skip.

Lovely photos and great weather conditions.

The pics of the kiddies are enough to obliterate even the apprehensions of my usually nervous girlfriend (bless her).

The midgies on the other hand...

*EDIT*

To be fair, just for the record, she's not SO nervous.

Edited: 07/07/2012 at 12:05

Mikel von Dundeeski

07/07/2012 at 12:09

If you get good weather, it's one of the finest ridge walks in Scotland. Try to do it midweek if you can. It can get a bit frustrating at the choke-points if the ridge is busy.

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