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.
Disgusting day. Headed out with Mark Stevenson and Danny Griffiths. Mark and I practising for MIC shared short roping duties. I took the 1st half and Mark the 2nd half. Lot`s of discussion on how best to negotiate various points along the way. Soaking day. We descended via Red Burn. Crossing the stream before the CIC was sketchy, lost a pole!
