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.
Late start, slow moving and Helen twisted her ankle. Approaching bad weather and darkness so decided to cut a platform and get in the survival shelter. Lot's of spindrift to clear throughout the night. Got back down to CIC hut early in the morning, MR were out looking for us and kindly gave us a lift in the yellow taxi.
