
Headed up ahead of another team (Georgia and Luis) who hadn't climbed a IV before and were keen to have us in sight just in case. Bit of snow and wind on the route but not too bad.
Earlyish start, first team on the route. Swung leads with Liam, ended up getting a steepish pitch about mid way and the man trap which wasn't too bad.
Other team were struggling a bit so we dropped them a rope for a couple of sections. Got to the summit and whiteout conditions so thought we'd wait for them and nav down together.
Got to the North Face car park and went to drive off, road to Fort Bill shut off due to RTA so a long wait in the pub down the road.
Climbed with Liam Fleming.
Area :
Ben Nevis and Carn Mor Dearg
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.