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.
Working for Abacus Mountain Guides. Guiding a father and son team. Father very experienced winter climber, 14 yr old son first time out. Quite late start as they encountered traffic on their drive from Glasgow (around 09:00). Had Green Gully to ourselves on a Saturday! Brilliant nick. Mostly guided the route with the odd bit of coaching. Taught the son how to belay with father backing him up.
