I also recall a good day in the hills with you and Chris about 18 years ago!! The good news is that there is a natural alternative to bypass surgery that is safe, effective, non-invasive and almost side effect-free. The remainder of the walk is easier but still gives rugged going and steep scree slopes. June 2010. Then North side of Basteir to Bruach na Frithe, return and then back to Coire. Pinnacular playground. All rights reserved. The ascent of Am Basteir is an exposed scramble; the direct descent of the Bad Step is a Severe rock-climb, avoiding which requires difficult route-finding on dangerous ground. Thanks - have only been up there once, it was in the mist and I was on my own - got to a point where there was a definite step down that required a down climb - not being sure how far it went down (it was that misty) I decided against it and retreated. News When I did it, there was a couple behind who were a little wary , so I placed short comfort rope for them , and continued on. Also known as coronary artery bypass graft surgery, it’s sometimes necessary … Some on here will breeze it! I wondered about that but wanted to leave my options open in case that alternative is difficult to find? The holds are there but difficult to see with two long steps down." I scrambled half way back up to check and it felt fine so maybe the severe bit was higher up! > No need for the gear to be sacrificial if you are going back that way. The bypass traverse which starts a bit further back does involve some very loose rock on the ledges (or at least it was like that when I did it ten years ago) so a bit of care is required. From the tooth to Am Basteir requires one difficult pitch but then becomes an easy walk up a scree slope to the top. There's a "bad step"? Then geology and the rock cycle happened! The latter is quick and easy and Am Basteir can still be ticked by its East Ridge which is an easy scramble except for a couple of moves of Difficult on The Bad Step (but this can be bypassed or abseiled). … > I recall downclimbing it without drama. However a friend said he tried to avoid it by, as some have suggested here, sneaking around the side. He found it horribly scary, scrabbling around on insecure steep slopes above the yawning void. Don't be fooled by this, it is for the most part a fine scramble, Grade 3 near the summit, with some tricky route finding in mist. It's mentioned in Skye Scrambles and there are a few YouTube videos though. Lots and lots more good hill days in the intervening years, thanks Dave. The western end of A scramble of approximately 200 m (660 ft) along the east ridge will bring you to the summit although care should be taken near the top as there is a "bad step", a 3-metre-high (10-foot) notch in the ridge to negotiate. Tell me more please. If you're talking about the east ridge, there is an easier option to down climb on the southern side of the ridge about 100m back from the bad step itself (which is only about 3-4m in height anyway). 15-year-old French climber Oriane Bertone has climbed Super Tanker (Font 8B+) at Cuvier Rempart in Fontainebleau, France. From what I remember there is a step towards the summit end of the ridge. That happens when a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the arteries in your heart and blocks blood and oxygen from reaching it. Within the first 2 years of surgery, patients typically lose 75% of the extra weight they were carrying. Was back there in June 1993 with three people including a Skye-based friend who, like me, had been to the top once before. I recall downclimbing it without drama. Forecast disparities – Beeb and Met say a cloudy day, MWIS say sunshine in the west. The vertical west face of Am Basteir, with, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Am_Basteir&oldid=1000534799, Articles containing Scottish Gaelic-language text, Pages using infobox mountain with language parameter, Pages using infobox mountain with grid ref, Pages using infobox mountain with deprecated parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 15 January 2021, at 14:32. I was there in July 1986, the only time I've been to the top of Am Basteir, and managed down the step OK facing inwards with a little foot-placement guidance from a friend who was usefully coming the other way at just the right moment. Am Basteir (Scottish Gaelic: Am Baisteir) is a mountain in the northern Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Coronary bypass surgery is used to treat heart attacks or serious chest pain (angina) caused by blockage… As SimonCRMC says, Noel Williams in Skye Scrambles gives it as Severe (I think that was published in 2011 so there could have been further changes since then). If in doubt, of course, bypass the Bad Step and go up the first gully to regain the ridge and get back onto the pinnacles. The blood vessels that feed the heart what i… The aim of heart bypass surgery is to improve blood flow to your heart. The doctor told my husband that bypass surgery is not a cure for the heart disease that causes the blocked arteries. Sounds like I found the bad step then, didn't know about it previously, obviously didn't know about the route round, or how "easy" it was. Everyones recovery is unique. No need for the gear to be sacrificial if you are going back that way. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. As with quite a few of the busier parts of the Cuillin, bits have a habit of falling off and generally it tends to get more awkward each time. Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation. At the foot of the western side there is large prominent pinnacle, similar in shape to Am Basteir itself, known as the Basteir Tooth. Am Basteir - Munro 934m During one of the hot spells we had a few weeks ago,Me and John decided to have a go at Am Basteir.There was little wind forecast which made it more appealing,and having already done Sgurr Nan Gillean and Bruach Na Frithe,we thought we'd make the most of the weather,and stay overnight. The climb of the tooth requires a strong head for heights as it was very exposed. Time:6 - 7 … This is a situation most surgeons describe as ‘bad coronary targets’. I'm no climber but I've done the trade route twice. After which the descent became decidedly more awkward and committing... > I later heard that there had been a rockfall a few years before this (but evidently post-July 1986), and I think there was another one after that 1993 visit. Is it? When there is a heart artery blockage, blood supply to areas of the heart are affected. Sgurr nan Gillean and Am Basteir. I will be heading back the same way. I can't. The ascent of Am Basteir is an exposed scramble; the direct descent of the Bad Step is a Severe rock-climb, avoiding which requires difficult route-finding on dangerous ground. How to Prepare for Bypass Surgery. © UKClimbing Limited. Using that would save you from leaving some gear. Some articles the site thinks might be related: on descent from the summit) without difficulty. The western end of Am Basteir is vertical, though it is possible for a walker coming from the direction of Bruach na Frìthe to reach the top by skirting below Am Basteir to reach the bealach mentioned above. You may have heard this surgery referred to simply as bypass surgery or as CABG (pronounced cabbage and short for coronary artery bypass graft). was up there a couple of weeks ago, we just put the rope around a block at the top and abbed down, no gear required. We retraced our steps a little and descended slightly to the left of the ridge which allowed us to bypass the step and attain the summit. ... along a narrow ledge and onto the narrow ridge above the "bad step". Frequently referred to as CABG surgery, or open heart surgery, coronary artery bypass graft surgery is the surgical treatment of choice for blocked arteries surrounding the heart. Date: Thursday 10th June 2010 Distance: 18.8km Ascent: 1800m. The first edition was published 2000, and second in 2011. Once there, medics will carry out a number of checks and tests before deciding on possible treatment options. Siward 17 May 2011. Occasionally, someone must undergo emergency heart bypass surgery, but … I'm not sure I fancy the detour - the crest of a the ridge is often the safest. After bypass surgery, you will be moved to the ICU. From the Sligachan up the Coire ascend Am Basteir via it's South face return to Bealach up Sgurr nan Gilliean v.diff, ropes required over bad step and abseil down. Gastric bypass isn't a surefire cure for obesity. Am Basteir. Covid-19 patients whose illness is bad enough may need to be admitted to hospital. Am Basteir is a vertically-sided blade of rock whose ascent is only possible for keen scramblers from Bealach a Basteir. ;-). How to Remove FRP via ADB Command: ADB and Fastboot are arguably two of the most indispensable tools used when working with Android devices.If you really want to modify, debug, and tweak along with their countless uses in rooting, and other procedures ADB and Fastboot are a must for any Android device owner. Heart bypass surgery is a complicated procedure that involves a significant amount of preparation and recovery time. Thanks - that was much as I remembered it from 1986 - awkward but doable. The heart, like every tissue of the human body, also needs to be fed oxygen and nutrients from the bloodstream. I have done it both ways, twice, and definitely preferred the scramble/ab, rather than the side route, as I too hated the loose, gravel-covered ledges. The thread is not normally in situ. They were looking towards Sgurr nan Gillean, where several climbers appeared to be jammed in a pair of cracks on the route. I got back up alone no problem, and none of this involved a rope. Menu Toggle navigation Toggle navigation Toggle navigation Toggle navigation. ', (2011) 'a rockfall late last century has turned a fairly easy step down on the crest into a formidable Bad Step. He found it horribly scary, scrabbling around on insecure steep slopes above the yawning void. Bypass surgery treats symptoms of coronary artery disease. Please help UKClimbing continue to provide varied and free content by becoming an official UKC Supporter. Below the summit of the mountain is the remarkable lesser peak of the Basteir Tooth - an imposing fang of rock that can only be reached by rock-climbers. Probably a good idea to take some tat and sacraficial carabiner just in case. As I looked back they  down- climbed  it easily,and  did not need to use the rope ,  but  they said later that they were glad to have it there ' just in case' . I think I'll take a rope and maybe a couple of nuts and ab down the bad step. If this is any use to you and anyone else who hasn't gone past the Bad Step, the direct downclimb is graded Severe in Skye Scrambles, and downclimbing a little further back is Diff, so how easy it is depends on how many grades you have in hand (very few in my case) - you certainly wouldn't want to fall off it! I later heard that there had been a rockfall a few years before this (but evidently post-July 1986), and I think there was another one after that 1993 visit. Great Day! I was with my 8 year old daughter at the time and thought it was possible to downclimb but not with an 8 year old. We walked slowly up the scree slope to the col, where we caught up with an all-male hiking group who had stopped for lunch. Coronary bypass surgery redirects blood around a section of a blocked or partially blocked artery in your heart to improve blood flow to your heart muscle. I'm not worried bout the lessened security of not having 2-step and I am just tired of having to have my phone with me whenever I want to use paypal. The axe blade of Am Basteir had a clear notch in it – the Bad Step. There have been at least two rockfalls here in the past 20-30 years, both of which seemingly made the bad step harder. It is 934 metres (3,064 feet) high and classed as a Munro. Didn't have any problem. Am Basteir 7 day weather forecast including weather warnings, temperature, rain, wind, visibility, humidity and UV The thread is not normally in situ. That's good - have had a rummage though notes and found it - 12 August 2001, up into Coire Lagan with you and Chris plus Kevin Sutton and Eddie Moore, then just you and I went up Ben Lee (the others probably headed to the pub or something). This could be scrambled down until recently but a rockfall now means it must be avoided, downclimbed or abseiled. The holds are there but difficult to see with two long steps down.". Did Am Basteir (via Basteir gorge) a few days ago and chose to do it via the 2 scramble below the gap....actually stayed too high first time and came up before Bad Step so had to return down ridge and then spotted the lower start. Gastric bypass surgery can be an effective treatment for obesity, and most people do lose weight after the procedure if they are adequately prepared for the changes that are necessary. Could anybody tell me what gear they've used to set up the short abseil down the bad step on Am Basteir please? Good luck, I have asked this question as … As a coronary artery bypass graft surgery patient, you have just undergone major surgery. It’s a temporary fix that may last a few years– or it may not. It's a few years back, but as long as you can hold your weight on your hands for a few seconds, you can easily lower yourself down and feel around with your feet for a foothold, then it's  a straightforward short down climb. Although any type of surgery can be a frightening prospect, coronary bypass surgery can bring a unique set of fears and concerns. The text from the ridge traverse section at the end says: (2000) 'a recent rockfall has turned a fairly easy step down on the crest into a formidable Bad Step. This is the really fun bit. Email Address: (you will also be emailed a Cc: [carbon copy] of this message). On the 3rd of June 2017 me and my mate Kev climb Am Basteir, Kev went first ! I haven't been there yet! > There's a "bad step"? The coronary vessels are too severely and diffusely diseased to find a spot to connect the bypass graft. Because of these risks, gastric bypass surgery usually isn't redone if you regain weight because of poor diet or exercise habits. Perhaps I will be able to see through the mist and past the end of my arm the next time I venture there. The hospitals ICU is specially equipped to monitor your vital signs, and the medical professionals you will … The easiest route to the summit starts from Sligachan following a path along the left bank of the Allt Dearg Beag (small red burn) for 5 kilometres (3 miles) to a small lochan in the Coire a' Bhasteir, then up a gruelling scree slope to the bealach on the main ridge between Sgurr nan Gillean and Am Basteir. Am Basteir ( Scottish Gaelic: Am Baisteir ) is a natural to! 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Heart Bypass Surgery Heart Bypass Surgery is an open-heart surgery that is used to treat blockages of the heart arteries. Am Basteir (934m) Wednesday 9th July 2014 Distance: 14kms - Duration: 10hrs - Group Size: 11 ... a rocky ascent is made alternating between ridge line and dropping down below the main ridge on the western side to bypass the more exposed sections. > Just seen your reply and knowing you're someone who likes documentary accuracy I dug out my copy which describes it as "a short descent with some 3m of exposed and moderate scrambling. We got to the step in rapidly deteriorating weather and both Chris and I were surprised to find it not as we remembered, and looking quite a lot harder. A heart bypass is attached beyond the blockage restoring blood flow to that area.… Even though specific problems in your heart have been addressed, your body has been through a lot, and you will need time to recover and regain your strength. I cannot find anywhere in account settings or security to do this. The bad step looks worse than it is and all the holds are there once you lower yourself down. All this sounds pretty grim. Tell me more please. Am Basteir - Munro 934m During one of the hot spells we had a few weeks ago,Me and John decided to have a go at Am Basteir.There was little wind forecast which made it more appealing,and having already done Sgurr Nan Gillean and Bruach Na Frithe,we thought we'd make the most of the weather,and stay overnight. It forms a narrow blade of rock, which bears comparison with the Inaccessible Pinnacle. > I also recall a good day in the hills with you and Chris about 18 years ago!! The good news is that there is a natural alternative to bypass surgery that is safe, effective, non-invasive and almost side effect-free. The remainder of the walk is easier but still gives rugged going and steep scree slopes. June 2010. Then North side of Basteir to Bruach na Frithe, return and then back to Coire. Pinnacular playground. All rights reserved. The ascent of Am Basteir is an exposed scramble; the direct descent of the Bad Step is a Severe rock-climb, avoiding which requires difficult route-finding on dangerous ground. Thanks - have only been up there once, it was in the mist and I was on my own - got to a point where there was a definite step down that required a down climb - not being sure how far it went down (it was that misty) I decided against it and retreated. News When I did it, there was a couple behind who were a little wary , so I placed short comfort rope for them , and continued on. Also known as coronary artery bypass graft surgery, it’s sometimes necessary … Some on here will breeze it! I wondered about that but wanted to leave my options open in case that alternative is difficult to find? The holds are there but difficult to see with two long steps down." I scrambled half way back up to check and it felt fine so maybe the severe bit was higher up! > No need for the gear to be sacrificial if you are going back that way. The bypass traverse which starts a bit further back does involve some very loose rock on the ledges (or at least it was like that when I did it ten years ago) so a bit of care is required. From the tooth to Am Basteir requires one difficult pitch but then becomes an easy walk up a scree slope to the top. There's a "bad step"? Then geology and the rock cycle happened! The latter is quick and easy and Am Basteir can still be ticked by its East Ridge which is an easy scramble except for a couple of moves of Difficult on The Bad Step (but this can be bypassed or abseiled). … > I recall downclimbing it without drama. However a friend said he tried to avoid it by, as some have suggested here, sneaking around the side. He found it horribly scary, scrabbling around on insecure steep slopes above the yawning void. Don't be fooled by this, it is for the most part a fine scramble, Grade 3 near the summit, with some tricky route finding in mist. It's mentioned in Skye Scrambles and there are a few YouTube videos though. Lots and lots more good hill days in the intervening years, thanks Dave. The western end of A scramble of approximately 200 m (660 ft) along the east ridge will bring you to the summit although care should be taken near the top as there is a "bad step", a 3-metre-high (10-foot) notch in the ridge to negotiate. Tell me more please. If you're talking about the east ridge, there is an easier option to down climb on the southern side of the ridge about 100m back from the bad step itself (which is only about 3-4m in height anyway). 15-year-old French climber Oriane Bertone has climbed Super Tanker (Font 8B+) at Cuvier Rempart in Fontainebleau, France. From what I remember there is a step towards the summit end of the ridge. That happens when a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the arteries in your heart and blocks blood and oxygen from reaching it. Within the first 2 years of surgery, patients typically lose 75% of the extra weight they were carrying. Was back there in June 1993 with three people including a Skye-based friend who, like me, had been to the top once before. I recall downclimbing it without drama. Forecast disparities – Beeb and Met say a cloudy day, MWIS say sunshine in the west. The vertical west face of Am Basteir, with, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Am_Basteir&oldid=1000534799, Articles containing Scottish Gaelic-language text, Pages using infobox mountain with language parameter, Pages using infobox mountain with grid ref, Pages using infobox mountain with deprecated parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 15 January 2021, at 14:32. I was there in July 1986, the only time I've been to the top of Am Basteir, and managed down the step OK facing inwards with a little foot-placement guidance from a friend who was usefully coming the other way at just the right moment. Am Basteir (Scottish Gaelic: Am Baisteir) is a mountain in the northern Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Coronary bypass surgery is used to treat heart attacks or serious chest pain (angina) caused by blockage… As SimonCRMC says, Noel Williams in Skye Scrambles gives it as Severe (I think that was published in 2011 so there could have been further changes since then). If in doubt, of course, bypass the Bad Step and go up the first gully to regain the ridge and get back onto the pinnacles. The blood vessels that feed the heart what i… The aim of heart bypass surgery is to improve blood flow to your heart. The doctor told my husband that bypass surgery is not a cure for the heart disease that causes the blocked arteries. Sounds like I found the bad step then, didn't know about it previously, obviously didn't know about the route round, or how "easy" it was. Everyones recovery is unique. No need for the gear to be sacrificial if you are going back that way. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. As with quite a few of the busier parts of the Cuillin, bits have a habit of falling off and generally it tends to get more awkward each time. Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation. At the foot of the western side there is large prominent pinnacle, similar in shape to Am Basteir itself, known as the Basteir Tooth. Am Basteir - Munro 934m During one of the hot spells we had a few weeks ago,Me and John decided to have a go at Am Basteir.There was little wind forecast which made it more appealing,and having already done Sgurr Nan Gillean and Bruach Na Frithe,we thought we'd make the most of the weather,and stay overnight. The climb of the tooth requires a strong head for heights as it was very exposed. Time:6 - 7 … This is a situation most surgeons describe as ‘bad coronary targets’. I'm no climber but I've done the trade route twice. After which the descent became decidedly more awkward and committing... > I later heard that there had been a rockfall a few years before this (but evidently post-July 1986), and I think there was another one after that 1993 visit. Is it? When there is a heart artery blockage, blood supply to areas of the heart are affected. Sgurr nan Gillean and Am Basteir. I will be heading back the same way. I can't. The ascent of Am Basteir is an exposed scramble; the direct descent of the Bad Step is a Severe rock-climb, avoiding which requires difficult route-finding on dangerous ground. How to Prepare for Bypass Surgery. © UKClimbing Limited. Using that would save you from leaving some gear. Some articles the site thinks might be related: on descent from the summit) without difficulty. The western end of Am Basteir is vertical, though it is possible for a walker coming from the direction of Bruach na Frìthe to reach the top by skirting below Am Basteir to reach the bealach mentioned above. You may have heard this surgery referred to simply as bypass surgery or as CABG (pronounced cabbage and short for coronary artery bypass graft). was up there a couple of weeks ago, we just put the rope around a block at the top and abbed down, no gear required. We retraced our steps a little and descended slightly to the left of the ridge which allowed us to bypass the step and attain the summit. ... along a narrow ledge and onto the narrow ridge above the "bad step". Frequently referred to as CABG surgery, or open heart surgery, coronary artery bypass graft surgery is the surgical treatment of choice for blocked arteries surrounding the heart. Date: Thursday 10th June 2010 Distance: 18.8km Ascent: 1800m. The first edition was published 2000, and second in 2011. Once there, medics will carry out a number of checks and tests before deciding on possible treatment options. Siward 17 May 2011. Occasionally, someone must undergo emergency heart bypass surgery, but … I'm not sure I fancy the detour - the crest of a the ridge is often the safest. After bypass surgery, you will be moved to the ICU. From the Sligachan up the Coire ascend Am Basteir via it's South face return to Bealach up Sgurr nan Gilliean v.diff, ropes required over bad step and abseil down. Gastric bypass isn't a surefire cure for obesity. Am Basteir. Covid-19 patients whose illness is bad enough may need to be admitted to hospital. Am Basteir is a vertically-sided blade of rock whose ascent is only possible for keen scramblers from Bealach a Basteir. ;-). How to Remove FRP via ADB Command: ADB and Fastboot are arguably two of the most indispensable tools used when working with Android devices.If you really want to modify, debug, and tweak along with their countless uses in rooting, and other procedures ADB and Fastboot are a must for any Android device owner. Heart bypass surgery is a complicated procedure that involves a significant amount of preparation and recovery time. Thanks - that was much as I remembered it from 1986 - awkward but doable. The heart, like every tissue of the human body, also needs to be fed oxygen and nutrients from the bloodstream. I have done it both ways, twice, and definitely preferred the scramble/ab, rather than the side route, as I too hated the loose, gravel-covered ledges. The thread is not normally in situ. They were looking towards Sgurr nan Gillean, where several climbers appeared to be jammed in a pair of cracks on the route. I got back up alone no problem, and none of this involved a rope. Menu Toggle navigation Toggle navigation Toggle navigation Toggle navigation. ', (2011) 'a rockfall late last century has turned a fairly easy step down on the crest into a formidable Bad Step. He found it horribly scary, scrabbling around on insecure steep slopes above the yawning void. Bypass surgery treats symptoms of coronary artery disease. Please help UKClimbing continue to provide varied and free content by becoming an official UKC Supporter. Below the summit of the mountain is the remarkable lesser peak of the Basteir Tooth - an imposing fang of rock that can only be reached by rock-climbers. Probably a good idea to take some tat and sacraficial carabiner just in case. As I looked back they  down- climbed  it easily,and  did not need to use the rope ,  but  they said later that they were glad to have it there ' just in case' . I think I'll take a rope and maybe a couple of nuts and ab down the bad step. If this is any use to you and anyone else who hasn't gone past the Bad Step, the direct downclimb is graded Severe in Skye Scrambles, and downclimbing a little further back is Diff, so how easy it is depends on how many grades you have in hand (very few in my case) - you certainly wouldn't want to fall off it! I later heard that there had been a rockfall a few years before this (but evidently post-July 1986), and I think there was another one after that 1993 visit. Great Day! I was with my 8 year old daughter at the time and thought it was possible to downclimb but not with an 8 year old. We walked slowly up the scree slope to the col, where we caught up with an all-male hiking group who had stopped for lunch. Coronary bypass surgery redirects blood around a section of a blocked or partially blocked artery in your heart to improve blood flow to your heart muscle. I'm not worried bout the lessened security of not having 2-step and I am just tired of having to have my phone with me whenever I want to use paypal. The axe blade of Am Basteir had a clear notch in it – the Bad Step. There have been at least two rockfalls here in the past 20-30 years, both of which seemingly made the bad step harder. It is 934 metres (3,064 feet) high and classed as a Munro. Didn't have any problem. Am Basteir 7 day weather forecast including weather warnings, temperature, rain, wind, visibility, humidity and UV The thread is not normally in situ. That's good - have had a rummage though notes and found it - 12 August 2001, up into Coire Lagan with you and Chris plus Kevin Sutton and Eddie Moore, then just you and I went up Ben Lee (the others probably headed to the pub or something). This could be scrambled down until recently but a rockfall now means it must be avoided, downclimbed or abseiled. The holds are there but difficult to see with two long steps down.". Did Am Basteir (via Basteir gorge) a few days ago and chose to do it via the 2 scramble below the gap....actually stayed too high first time and came up before Bad Step so had to return down ridge and then spotted the lower start. Gastric bypass surgery can be an effective treatment for obesity, and most people do lose weight after the procedure if they are adequately prepared for the changes that are necessary. Could anybody tell me what gear they've used to set up the short abseil down the bad step on Am Basteir please? Good luck, I have asked this question as … As a coronary artery bypass graft surgery patient, you have just undergone major surgery. It’s a temporary fix that may last a few years– or it may not. It's a few years back, but as long as you can hold your weight on your hands for a few seconds, you can easily lower yourself down and feel around with your feet for a foothold, then it's  a straightforward short down climb. Although any type of surgery can be a frightening prospect, coronary bypass surgery can bring a unique set of fears and concerns. The text from the ridge traverse section at the end says: (2000) 'a recent rockfall has turned a fairly easy step down on the crest into a formidable Bad Step. This is the really fun bit. Email Address: (you will also be emailed a Cc: [carbon copy] of this message). On the 3rd of June 2017 me and my mate Kev climb Am Basteir, Kev went first ! I haven't been there yet! > There's a "bad step"? 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