Ben Nevis is certainly the biggest and most famous winter climbing ground in Scotland, with something for everyone from the debutante to the most experienced and skilled. The almost alpine grandeur of the north face can, in a good winter, transform into a world where climbable snow-ice forms at almost every angle. It provides climbs suitable for any stage of the winter, from early season snowed-up rock climbs to late season ice wall specials. Also included here are the small number of winter climbing opportunities on the neighbouring Carn Mor Dearg.
The approach took about 2 and a half hours from CIC hut, alot of wading through snow but it was a fantastic clear morning with low winds. Once we had reached the base of the route the weather began to turn and the wind began to pick up, however the route was fairly sheltered. 
