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Hi.
Thanks for the lovely comments.
This ascent was way back in 2005; a long time before recent developments. It was never my intention to race the route and time it. I was driving back from Inverness in the afternoon and had people coming round for dinner. It was too magical a day to waste. The experience was so strong that I decided to write about it at the time.
Of note, the Magic Crack is in my top two HVS in the Gorms. It's easy accessible and is fantastic to climb when clothed in summer evening light.
Enjoy.
Oh... and if I may stick my head above the parapet. Please try and look for an alternative winter option if you are wanting to climb this in winter as it won't last forever with picks and crampons.