
A great few days in the Scottish Mountains winter mountaineering...
I took the Lead Role with planning and timing and the group dynamics. On the first day we ascended to the CIC hut with snow at low levels (down to Ben Nevis CarPark). The conditions were full on winter and time was taken ascending to the CIC hut, with wind in our faces all of the way up and poor visibility. On arrival at the CIC hut we made ourselves comfortable. From the CIC hut 2 of us headed into the Coire to ascend Gully 5 and descend Gully 4 which was great fun. Ice Axes, Crampons, Helmet was worn throughout this route.
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.