Sgùrr MhicChoinnich, Mountain summit in Black Cuillin range, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Sgùrr MhicChoinnich is a rocky summit in the Black Cuillin mountain range on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The peak displays steep cliffs of dark gabbro rock and a sparse, rocky terrain with little vegetation covering its surface.
The summit was named after John MacKenzie, a local guide who led the first documented ascent with three climbers in 1887. This early exploration marked the beginning of regular mountaineering activity on this technically demanding peak.
The mountain serves as a testing ground for skilled mountaineers, requiring technical scrambling abilities and advanced navigation knowledge through its complex terrain.
Climbers reach the summit via steep scree slopes from Coire Lagan and navigate through technical sections with exposed rock. The route requires experience with scrambling and solid balance on narrow, steep ridge sections.
Collie's Ledge is a narrow rock shelf that provides an established traversing line across the Cuillin ridge and helps many climbers move through this mountain range. This feature is easy to miss for first-time visitors navigating the ridge.
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