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Fiacaill Buttress
NH 989 029 Altitude 1060m North-east facing
This lies high on the right of the corrie flanking the Fiacaill Ridge, which itself gives a pleasant route of Grade I–II, depending on the line taken. The Fiacaill Couloir, which is hidden from many angles, slants up leftwards, dividing the buttress into two contrasting parts. The left section is split by the midway ledge, above which are some prominent, slabby ramps. The right section is more blocky, with several large vertical features and obvious snow ramps. As the highest cliff in the corrie it may be in condition when other buttresses are not, and can also be sheltered from westerlies. However, the open lower approach slopes can be avalanche prone.
The following three routes finish on the midway ledge. Therefore they can be a good choice for a short day or in windy conditions.
Escapologist 55m IV,6G Ettle and J Lyall, 10 March 1992
Start 8m left of the main left-slanting groove of Houdini. Slant up left before moving right over a slab to an obvious ledge. Climb up left to a large block (30m). Stretch (or jump) from the top of the block to reach turf and continue up a corner and easier continuation to the terrace (25m).