
From the head of Glen Nevis early, through the Nevis gorge. Met a couple of fell runners, including Tom, who I knew from Atkins days. There is a bit of path going diagonally up towards Sgurr Choinnich Mor though it doesn't reach the ridge. I went round SC Beag in both directions. Going up onto Aonach Beag, I chose the rake, being the 3rd option from right - knowing the ridge to be awkward, & the first gully contained very steep snow at the top. The rake was straightforward with axe but no crampons. Towards the plateau the snow became harder & I probably should have put crampons on. Descent same way almost to the top of the rake then straight down to Steall ruin.
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.