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.
Climbed with Ryan as a mock student and Kris Mccoey offering feedback. Tried in series but some of the belays were really faffy and tricky. Learning was, don't force tying into each bit of gear separately if one centralised slig would do the job. Also, getting between the two routes was tricky and a 120m lower was too long. Better to do it in two goes or avoid that route all together.
