Cuillin that there are no natural sources of water on the ridge (except for winter snows and melt water), although there are a few high burns just off the main ridge from which water can be obtained. Some believe the ultimate mountaineering experience of the UK is the full traverse of the Cuillin Ridge, especially under winter conditions. The Isle of Skye's position in the warm Gulf Stream makes genuine winter conditions rare, and the very short winter days probably make a 24-hour traverse impractical. The first recorded, over two days, was in 1965 by D Crabbe, B Robertson, T Patey
Dongan Hills, Staten Island the original residents, and now form a majority of the neighborhood's population. Most of the residents are Italian-American, with a small, but significant amount of Irish-Americans. The Billiou-Stillwell-Perine House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Dongan Hills is served by the Staten Island Railway station of the same name. Dongan Hills is also served by the local buses on Hylan Boulevard and the local buses on Richmond Road. Express bus service is provided by the on Hylan Boulevard and the on Richmond Road. New York Public Library operates the Dongan Hills Branch at 1617 Richmond