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Am Fasarinen Pinnacles

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Am Fasarinen Pinnacles

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Routes comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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    August 2, 2022

    Taking centre stage between Liathach's two mighty Munro summits are the Am Fasarinen Pinnacles, a sensational grade two scramble. In terms of difficulty, they are comparable to Glen Coe's Aonach Eagach ridge, giving you buckets of exposure and a healthy dose of hands on rock scrambling action.

    However, unlike the Aonach Eagach, there is a bypass path to the south that avoids many of the difficulties. This is still not an option for those with a fear of heights, as the path clings to Liathach's sheer southern flank.

    In winter, the Pinnacles are serious business, an extremely tough yet sensational mountaineering challenge. When coated in snow and ice, only attempt them if you have mountaineering experience and equipment.

      August 13, 2024

      The pinnacles of Am Fasarinen are the jewel in Liathach's crown. The ridge crossing between the two Munro summits of Spidean a'Choire Lèith to Mullach an Rathain is a sensational scramble if you keep to the crest. For those concerned by the exposure and difficulty, there is a bypass path on the south side avoiding the most difficult sections but this still has considerable exposure where a slip could be fatal.
      A traverse of Liathach in full winter conditions is one of those memorable days that will stay with you for the rest of your life, a truly wonderful experience. This can only be attempted by those fully equipped and experienced in full Scottish winter mountaineering. Liathach rarely comes into condition for such an epic these days.

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        Location: Torridon And Kinlochewe, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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