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Watch Uisdean Hawthorn’s Fast Traverse of Cuillin Ridge

On Feb. 26, 2018, Scottish climber Uisdean Hawthorn set a new record for a winter traverse of Skye’s iconic Cuillin Ridge with a time of four hours, 57 minutes and seven seconds.

Traverse of the Cuillin Ridge, which including 30 summits over 12 kilometres and 11 Munros, on Scotland’s Isle of Skye is widely accepted as Britain’s finest mountaineering challenge.  “A one day ascent in Summer is seen as a stern test for the most dedicated mountaineers only,” notes Hawthorn’s sponsor Mountain Equipment.

“Winter ascents are much rarer than in Summer, with most parties taking two or three days to complete the route. Find out more about Uisdean Hawthorn’s record-breaking traverse here.

Hawthorn on Cuillin Ridge

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