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.
Ben Nevis via CMD Arete. Avalanche forcast low on east facing routes on departure. CMD arête good condition, a few people out. East ridge near summit, descended into cloud, walked on baring to cairn. Stopped and dug, cairn beneath us. Snow condition change and felt uneasy with so many people on east ridge, easily loaded. Beautiful day on the hill. Avalanche forcast turned to moderate by return/
