This area covers the mountains between Fort William, Loch Leven (to the south) and Loch Treig (to the east). The area includes Ben Nevis and Carn Mor Dearg, The Mamores, The Aonachs and The Grey Corries. An impressive 20 Munros are split equally by Glen Nevis and the waters of Abhainn Rath. Relatively accessible from the A82, these mountains hold some classic walking and climbing routes such as The Ring of Steall in the Mamores and Point Five Gully on Ben Nevis. Includes all major peaks above 600m.
I took a group of 17 people on an HF Holiday up Ben Nevis via the tourist track. It was 4 to 5 foot deep compacted snow on top and mist, creating semi white-out conditions. Important to stick to the path to avoid cornices etc. I had warned the group that they`d need extra clothing e.g. jumper, woolly hat, gloves; also a pole for balance on the snow. Weather in the valley was nice. Most of them had never experienced conditions like this before and despite not getting a view were very pleased with their achievement.
