jasano2 - Aug 9, 2010 7:06 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2008
Beinn Nibheis
Absolutely loved this hike even in near zero visibility. The day started as a partially sunny one to a complete deluge at the summit.
AndyWhaley - Jul 21, 2010 5:57 pm Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2008
3 times so far
2 x Carn Mor Dearg arete; 1 x Tower Ridge
Tomek Lodowy - Jun 15, 2010 7:21 am Date Climbed: May 25, 2010
From Glen Nevis
Nice hike with great views in sunny scenery. Wide snowfields on summit pleateu. The most popular path to the summit requires quite a lot of patience from hiker I must say...
badyl - May 16, 2010 5:21 pm Date Climbed: May 15, 2010
nice, quick hike
in not so nice weather
BigLee - Feb 20, 2010 11:27 am Date Climbed: Feb 19, 2010
NE Buttress
Summited via NE Buttress
nattfodd - Feb 9, 2010 11:32 am Date Climbed: Feb 6, 2010
Tower Ridge in winter
Gorgeous route up the north face, ok conditions (though lots of snow) but we were alone on the ridge for almost the entire day. Summit just before 3pm and descent via the zigzag because of avalanching risks.
msmullins - Dec 29, 2009 12:13 pm Date Climbed: Oct 26, 2009
Pinnacle Smokers
Up and down in about six hours. We had gorgeous weather all the way up, though the summit was fairly well shrouded in fog. Spectacular views all the way up. Had a scotch egg and tea while watching a team come over the top of Tower Ridge. maybe someday I'll have the skills for that ascent. The funniest part of the trip was seeing a group of tourist smoking at the summit. (Fortunately they stayed downwind.) The youth hostel is a great place to stay and the Ben Nevis Inn makes a fine boar burger.
project360 - Oct 11, 2009 3:19 pm Date Climbed: Feb 28, 2009
Ben Nevis Solo Winter Summit
Zero visibility with icy route, but great climb...
Joseph Claghorn - Sep 9, 2009 4:54 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2009
Busiest Mountain I've ever done
Did this with the last 400 m of ascent shrouded in clouds. Was some sleet at the top even in early august. The views were good while I had them, but the trail is FULL of tourists. I counted people going up on my way down and I passed over 260 people! The sign at the base said 160,000+ people use the mountain every year, and I believe it. Busier even than Arthur's seat in Edinburgh.
Let me gig-wise bring down the count again. 3 weeks ago on Grauspitz (Liechtenstein), 4-6 people to the summit for the whole day. So think about this summit if you are keen on solidarity.
Katekat - Aug 27, 2009 6:44 am Date Climbed: May 3, 2009
with friends
as two days before was really bad weather on today´s way up it was pretty busy with lots of people going up and down. It looked like everyone wants to be on the top. At the start of the walk we´got some showers, then all way up and down nice weather with great views and on the top snowing with ice. What could you wish more :-)
cheetah262 - Aug 2, 2009 12:32 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2009
Foggy summit
...but great views going all the way up. CMD arete route next time! Scotland was fantastic....wonderful people everywhere I went! Thanks to the locals who shared their whisky on the summit!
Started from Inverlochy and ascended on the normal route. I did the ascent from the trailhead in 2 hours and the descent in 1:45 hours. I overtook everybody and was the first on the peak on this day. It was almost constantly raining - no visibility. Back for breakfast in Inverlochy at 8:45 a.m.
TheMunroist - Jul 18, 2009 7:12 am Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2005
Just another top
It was rubbish weather all day, didn't see a thing. full of tourists as well, probably because we went up the tourist route, a big mistake. i would like to do the CMD arete though
waltraud - Jul 11, 2009 5:46 am Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2009
Ben Nevis
Walked up via normal route (in Sandals) while on the way cycling through the highlands from Glasgow to Edinburgh between two business dates.
Summit itself was in clouds, but nice weather throughout the trip.
Climbed after completing the West Highland Way. An incredible week... An inch of snow at sea level made for an fun and interesting climb. Views on the way up/down, total whiteout on top- very cold. glad to have a compass, crampons, etc...
Jurgen - Mar 1, 2009 3:05 pm Date Climbed: Feb 24, 2009
During the BMC International Meet 2009
We climbed to the summit on Indicator right hand (V,5) and than descended to do Smith's route (V,5). Although it was to warm (the ice was melting very fast!) we had a great day of climbing. Climbed with Dave Sykes during the BMC International Meet 2009.
jasano2 - Aug 9, 2010 7:06 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2008
Beinn NibheisAbsolutely loved this hike even in near zero visibility. The day started as a partially sunny one to a complete deluge at the summit.
AndyWhaley - Jul 21, 2010 5:57 pm Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2008
3 times so far2 x Carn Mor Dearg arete; 1 x Tower Ridge
Tomek Lodowy - Jun 15, 2010 7:21 am Date Climbed: May 25, 2010
From Glen NevisNice hike with great views in sunny scenery. Wide snowfields on summit pleateu. The most popular path to the summit requires quite a lot of patience from hiker I must say...
badyl - May 16, 2010 5:21 pm Date Climbed: May 15, 2010
nice, quick hikein not so nice weather
BigLee - Feb 20, 2010 11:27 am Date Climbed: Feb 19, 2010
NE ButtressSummited via NE Buttress
nattfodd - Feb 9, 2010 11:32 am Date Climbed: Feb 6, 2010
Tower Ridge in winterGorgeous route up the north face, ok conditions (though lots of snow) but we were alone on the ridge for almost the entire day. Summit just before 3pm and descent via the zigzag because of avalanching risks.
msmullins - Dec 29, 2009 12:13 pm Date Climbed: Oct 26, 2009
Pinnacle SmokersUp and down in about six hours. We had gorgeous weather all the way up, though the summit was fairly well shrouded in fog. Spectacular views all the way up. Had a scotch egg and tea while watching a team come over the top of Tower Ridge. maybe someday I'll have the skills for that ascent. The funniest part of the trip was seeing a group of tourist smoking at the summit. (Fortunately they stayed downwind.) The youth hostel is a great place to stay and the Ben Nevis Inn makes a fine boar burger.
project360 - Oct 11, 2009 3:19 pm Date Climbed: Feb 28, 2009
Ben Nevis Solo Winter SummitZero visibility with icy route, but great climb...
Joseph Claghorn - Sep 9, 2009 4:54 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2009
Busiest Mountain I've ever doneDid this with the last 400 m of ascent shrouded in clouds. Was some sleet at the top even in early august. The views were good while I had them, but the trail is FULL of tourists. I counted people going up on my way down and I passed over 260 people! The sign at the base said 160,000+ people use the mountain every year, and I believe it. Busier even than Arthur's seat in Edinburgh.
SzaniUherkovich - Sep 12, 2009 11:03 am
Re: Busiest Mountain I've ever doneHi Joseph! 10 years ago going to Rysy (Poland) on the north route I counted 4000 people!
edwardmw - Sep 17, 2009 6:00 am
Re: Busiest Mountain I've ever doneLet me gig-wise bring down the count again. 3 weeks ago on Grauspitz (Liechtenstein), 4-6 people to the summit for the whole day. So think about this summit if you are keen on solidarity.
Katekat - Aug 27, 2009 6:44 am Date Climbed: May 3, 2009
with friendsas two days before was really bad weather on today´s way up it was pretty busy with lots of people going up and down. It looked like everyone wants to be on the top. At the start of the walk we´got some showers, then all way up and down nice weather with great views and on the top snowing with ice. What could you wish more :-)
cheetah262 - Aug 2, 2009 12:32 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2009
Foggy summit...but great views going all the way up. CMD arete route next time! Scotland was fantastic....wonderful people everywhere I went! Thanks to the locals who shared their whisky on the summit!
SzaniUherkovich - Jul 30, 2009 12:37 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2009
Back in Inverlochy at 8:45 a.m.Started from Inverlochy and ascended on the normal route. I did the ascent from the trailhead in 2 hours and the descent in 1:45 hours. I overtook everybody and was the first on the peak on this day. It was almost constantly raining - no visibility. Back for breakfast in Inverlochy at 8:45 a.m.
TheMunroist - Jul 18, 2009 7:12 am Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2005
Just another topIt was rubbish weather all day, didn't see a thing. full of tourists as well, probably because we went up the tourist route, a big mistake. i would like to do the CMD arete though
waltraud - Jul 11, 2009 5:46 am Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2009
Ben NevisWalked up via normal route (in Sandals) while on the way cycling through the highlands from Glasgow to Edinburgh between two business dates.
Summit itself was in clouds, but nice weather throughout the trip.
mrchad9 - Jul 7, 2009 1:35 pm Date Climbed: Apr 6, 2008
Standard RouteClimbed after completing the West Highland Way. An incredible week... An inch of snow at sea level made for an fun and interesting climb. Views on the way up/down, total whiteout on top- very cold. glad to have a compass, crampons, etc...
Jurgen - Mar 1, 2009 3:05 pm Date Climbed: Feb 24, 2009
During the BMC International Meet 2009We climbed to the summit on Indicator right hand (V,5) and than descended to do Smith's route (V,5). Although it was to warm (the ice was melting very fast!) we had a great day of climbing. Climbed with Dave Sykes during the BMC International Meet 2009.
AndrewSmyth - Feb 23, 2009 10:20 pm
Winter BeautyLovely full winter conditions on Ledge Route.........
AConnell - Jan 23, 2009 1:22 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2005
Charity hikeFirst Munro and shit it was tough.