Sgùrr na Banachdaich
Sgùrr na Banachdaich ("Three Boys Peak") is most difficult of the main Black Cuillin peaks to ascend. The simplest route ascends via Coire nan Eich from Glen Brittle. Knowledge of ropes are likely to be required until the summit is reached. In winter it is advised not to attempt unless well acquainted with ice climbing as well as the use of crampons and ice axes. It is strongly advised to hire a Sherpa from the local climbers watering hole the Old Inn, Carbost, available for a reasonable price. Even the most experienced of climbers get caught out by the Three Boys’ in winter. There is much steep ground and scree in winter and it is a place of deep snow and vast ice sheets.
| Sgùrr na Banachdaich ('Three Boys Peak') | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 965 m (3,166 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 114 m (374 ft)  |
| Listing | Munro |
| Coordinates | 57.22054°N 6.24237°W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Three Boys Peak. |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
| Pronunciation | Scottish Gaelic: [ˈs̪kuːrˠ nə ˈpanəxkɪç] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Skye, Scotland |
| Parent range | Cuillin |
| OS grid | NG440224 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 32 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1873, John Mackenzie and [[Alexander Nicolson (disputed). Local folklore suggests it may have first been climbed by three boys from the local area hence the name Three Boys Peak (although this is not noted by any official record)]] |
| Easiest route | Helicopter |
Other routes require yet more scrambling ability, including the excellent ridge running out to Sgùrr nan Gobhar (Grade 1/2) which can be extremely treacherous in winter. In both directions, the main Cuillin ridge requires world class scrambling ability; the continuation southwards towards Sgùrr Dearg is rated Grade 2 grade 5 in winter, and the NE ridge towards Sgùrr Thormaid is a Grade 5 grade 7 in winter (Sherpa highly advisable).
References
- "walkhighlands Sgurr na Banachdich". walkhighlands.co.uk. 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
