
A great first outing on the Ben.
Bumped into Dec by chance on the Glen Nevis road and adopted his plan.
Fresh after a rest day I led all day.
Started 1110 from ski CP. Got back around 7pm.
CMD Arête in great condition.
Avalanche forecast considerable but only concerning slope was the final ramp up the Ben.
Used inclinometer a few times.
Reached Ben summit in cloud at 4pm and found it deserted- perfect.
A racy sliding descent down the W side of the Ben - good ice axe arrest practice - if a little full on.
Area :
Ben Nevis & Aonach Mor (Fort William To Loch Leven)
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.