Am Basteir, Sgurr a' Bhasteir and Bruach na Frithe, Black Cuillin, Isle of Skye 13/08/22

[@robertknowles2487]

Brilliant video - exactly as it should be done. No commentary, no music.

[@andy-astro]

Thanks for watching Robert, glad you enjoyed it.

[@m1klgordon]

An astounding film, Andy. Best Scottish Mountain and Black Cuillin scramble depiction I've ever seen. And as an armchair warrior I've seen them all. Thank you very much!

[@andy-astro]

Thanks Mike. It was a really fun day with dry rock, and great weather. Perfect for strolling along the ridges. ATB.

[@trapper1948]

Stunning video Andy! Well done!

[@andy-astro]

Thanks for watching Tom.

[@solhund9603]

Truly beautiful, Andy!

[@andy-astro]

Skye at its best! Cheers.

[@corinnamusgrave7580]

What an amazing video and stunning views Andy 🩵🙌. I did the walk from Sligachan last May but just up to the ridge as I had both my dogs with me. Magnificent scenery. Hope to do Bruach Na Frithe this in May. Thank you for sharing 😊🙌🥾🥾

[@andy-astro]

Thanks. Sounds great! I love the view from Bruach na Frithe.

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice hike, beautiful landscape and scenery 👍

[@andy-astro]

Cheers. A beautiful island, especially on a day like this. ATB.

[@themunrobagger]

Great weather and stunning views mate 👌

[@andy-astro]

Thanks Tam, it was a great day. ATB.

[@lpnlivelihood8685]

So beautiful mountain and that is great for hiking, I think 😊

[@andy-astro]

Thanks for watching. Yes the Cuillins are very beautiful.

[@hikesome]

Great scenery Andy and another wonderful adventure man!

[@andy-astro]

Thanks Mario. ATB.

[@ervinslens]

Gorgeous mountain, landscapes are truly spectacular! 🔥🔥

[@andy-astro]

Thanks Ervin. It's a wonderful area.

[@hikingwithfrank315]

Brilliant video Andy with absolutely stunning views, lovely weather you got for your adventure. Hopefully get the same conditions in a few weeks when I’m up there for the Cuillin Munros. Thanks for sharing Andy, top notch.👍🏔👏

[@andy-astro]

Thanks Frank. Fingers crossed for some glorious sunshine. ATB.

[@andrewkingdom]

Brilliant thanks

[@andy-astro]

Cheers Andrew.

[@SummitAboutScotland]

Wow Andy 😮 I really hope I can squeeze in a trip to skye this year before weather turns. Amazing video well done 👏🏼

[@andy-astro]

Thanks. I'm sure you'll enjoy it when the time comes. ATB.

[@naturalflow157]

This is very soothing and just so peaceful to watch, I come to your channel often and always find myself so moved and inspired to create. I think nowadays, the judgment of what makes a great content is very sketchy. Myself I had a KZbin channel and I did quit because I felt I could not keep up with the power that if you don't make this certain level of quality it means your stuff is rubbish. I am finally getting back and realizing that it doesn't matter. You inspire me a lot. Thank you and wishing you the best on your journey :)

[@andy-astro]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoy the channel. ATB, Andy.

[@morssdn]

I did the same route up the brown sill on the south side one Nov day, well remember the shock of the view when you reach the col . The guy messing around with the rope didn't seem too impressed with you waltzing past him...😄

[@andy-astro]

Hi. Yeah, the bypass of the bad step seemed sensible as I didn't have a rope with me, and wasn't sure about down climbing it. No problem to nip over it on the way back though. Thanks for watching.

[@meglomania2001]

Wouldn't fancy doing that in crap weather conditions 😢

[@andy-astro]

Yeah definitely. Would be a tougher day, especially navigating in some parts, and spoil the fantastic views.

[@AngusMacNaughton-f1q]

Do you have the map of the route you took? 😊

[@andy-astro]

Hi. Here's a link to a rough outline of the route I took. postimg.cc/560QsRBG

[@PAADVENTURES1]

Absolutely sublime mate!,,, one of the best I have seen! Was saving it for a quiet big telly night and it didn't disappoint! I will contacting you next year for a guided tour! Brilliant mate. Are these your first ascents Andy or have you done them before? Route finding looks difficult? Paul

[@andy-astro]

Hi Paul. Glad you enjoyed it, it was a fun day. Iv'e done Bruach na Frithe before but this was my first time on Am Basteir. Route finding can be tricky in the Cuillins, especially in the clag as it all begins to look the same, and it's easy to miss a turn. I had great weather though so decided to scout out the bad step bypass. There's a good wee book that I've been reading with various routes in it to help prepare, Skye's Cuillin Ridge Traverse by Adrian Trendall.

[@PAADVENTURES1]

@@andy-astro cheers Andy. Probably worthwhile in the coming years!

[@AndyOB]

Excellent Andy.Is that the start of the bypass path for the bad step @5.25??Would you reckon it's lot safer the decending the bad step?I have Am Basteir and Sgurr Alasdair still to do on Skye.Bruach na Frithe was my 1st but never got a day with awesome views like that.😃🌞👍

[@andy-astro]

Hi Andy. Yeah that's the start of the bypass, just aim for that line of brown rock then head up, after about 20-30 meters there is another place you can drop down to the left and skirt the main bulk up to the bad step and rejoin the ridge. Here's a pic of the other place you drop down postimg.cc/hJWThs81. If you don't take a rope then I would recommend taking the bypass, at least on your way up, to avoid the down climb on the bad step. Cheers.

[@AndyOB]

@@andy-astro thanks for the Info and pic Andy.Very helpful.😃👍