HawkeyeHuff - Jan 26, 2015 4:38 am Date Climbed: May 15, 2000
Ben Nevis
Made it to the top in just under 3 hours. Visibility good until on the summit plateau. Descending was very tough on my knees. Recovered in time to climb Snowdon three days later. Really enjoyed meeting other hikers, especially at the Glen Nevis Youth Hostel.
Steve Hufford
Anchorage, AK USA
Safik - Jan 22, 2015 6:16 am Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2000
Sunrise
was amazing in the morning.
Sarah Simon - Sep 24, 2014 2:27 pm Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2014
Trade route
Low clouds / dense fog made us rethink our loop route up the arête, so we stuck for the trade/tourist route. I didn't mind - we made good time <3 hrs up - and met fantastic people along the way. Amazing views of surrounding water and mountains - this is one of the most beautiful places on earth! I feel fortunate to have set foot on this summit.
bruno baschung - Aug 18, 2014 2:53 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2014
normal route
Normal route, with more than 350 people on the way. Fog above 900m in the morning, higher in the afternoon. I didn't expect so many people up there!
Bruno baschung
RaymondShevsky - May 30, 2014 3:39 am Date Climbed: Jul 12, 1991
Many a year ago
Scrambled up with a church summer camp group, then down the switchbacks. Reckon I'd appreciate it a lot more these days!
Four times on it, only got a view this day! Winter really does make it a more interesting prospect. Despite the early start, it was worth it to have the skies clear on the descent to see the highlands in their glory.
ndriley97 - Feb 27, 2014 7:45 pm Date Climbed: Aug 27, 2013
Bad weather
Climbed with sierramtngoat. We were supposed to do a traverse on the arete, but the low clouds and wind made that a poor choice. So we stuck to the main route.
colinlee - Feb 2, 2014 6:08 am Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2013
Did this as part of a 3 Peaks charity challenge. We started around 0100 in the morning. Long, steep slog to the summit, but there were some gorgeous views of the Highlands from its slopes.
Woodswalker - Jan 19, 2014 5:29 pm Date Climbed: Oct 24, 2007
Ben Nevis
Stayed in the hostel at the trailhead. Had beautiful sunny weather for the hike to the summit, unusual for Scotland. Beautiful country, memorable experience.
Don Nelsen - Oct 20, 2013 2:23 pm Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2013
Got lucky
Woke up to a beautiful sunny day and my Ben Nevis hike was planned in May!! Could not have been luckier. A little fog rolled across the summit from time to time but otherwise spectacular views in all directions.
jamesosborneuk - Oct 6, 2013 9:25 am Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2012
Ben Nevis - Mountain track
Final mountain of the week. My third mountain, Ben Nevis via the mountain track. Did this one alone as the guided group was cancelled the day before. A lot of fun.
Tried the arete, but it was far scarier than expected. Quite an easy walk up via the standard route. Enjoyed the trip.
sierramtngoat - Aug 28, 2013 7:12 pm Date Climbed: Aug 27, 2013
Pony Track
Was supposed to go up via the Carn Mor Dearg Arête, but was denied by bad weather. Hiked up via the Pony Track with with Alan and Dave.
pvnisher - Jul 11, 2013 5:57 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2011
scottish highpoint
Rain at the bottom, but clear at the top.
highpointa - Jun 18, 2013 10:11 pm Date Climbed: May 15, 2013
2450 meters of ascent
Attempted to scale the Ben via CMD Arete first but failed high on Carn Mor Dearg thanks to treacherous snow fields and zero visibility. A plod up the Mountain Track set the record straight but at a cost: My total ascent on this day added up to 2450 meters. That's if I had climbed the Ben two times back to back. It sure felt like it.
joshua.cook - Mar 6, 2013 11:28 am Date Climbed: Jan 5, 1999
Winter climb
Had a great time, this was the first time up Ben, a few years later a few friends and I did a summer day hike up. Always a great time in Ft William.
Hi Eza,
not quite as warm as your home Pyrenees I bet.
We're not going to Benasque this year but up to the Highlands again probably to do Suilven and Ben More and maybe back to An Teallach.
cheers Johnnie
Long time ago... Started from the Caledonian Canal at Banavie via Allt A Mhulinn and then on to the main drag. Next time, camped in Glen Nevis. Up early and down in time for a 10am train to Mallaig.
HawkeyeHuff - Jan 26, 2015 4:38 am Date Climbed: May 15, 2000
Ben NevisMade it to the top in just under 3 hours. Visibility good until on the summit plateau. Descending was very tough on my knees. Recovered in time to climb Snowdon three days later. Really enjoyed meeting other hikers, especially at the Glen Nevis Youth Hostel.
Steve Hufford
Anchorage, AK USA
Safik - Jan 22, 2015 6:16 am Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2000
Sunrisewas amazing in the morning.
Sarah Simon - Sep 24, 2014 2:27 pm Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2014
Trade routeLow clouds / dense fog made us rethink our loop route up the arête, so we stuck for the trade/tourist route. I didn't mind - we made good time <3 hrs up - and met fantastic people along the way. Amazing views of surrounding water and mountains - this is one of the most beautiful places on earth! I feel fortunate to have set foot on this summit.
bruno baschung - Aug 18, 2014 2:53 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2014
normal routeNormal route, with more than 350 people on the way. Fog above 900m in the morning, higher in the afternoon. I didn't expect so many people up there!
Bruno baschung
RaymondShevsky - May 30, 2014 3:39 am Date Climbed: Jul 12, 1991
Many a year agoScrambled up with a church summer camp group, then down the switchbacks. Reckon I'd appreciate it a lot more these days!
Rapparee - Feb 27, 2014 8:05 pm
GorgeousFour times on it, only got a view this day! Winter really does make it a more interesting prospect. Despite the early start, it was worth it to have the skies clear on the descent to see the highlands in their glory.
ndriley97 - Feb 27, 2014 7:45 pm Date Climbed: Aug 27, 2013
Bad weatherClimbed with sierramtngoat. We were supposed to do a traverse on the arete, but the low clouds and wind made that a poor choice. So we stuck to the main route.
colinlee - Feb 2, 2014 6:08 am Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2013
Ticklovely views
wanderweg83 - Feb 1, 2014 11:33 am
Three Peaks charity hikeDid this as part of a 3 Peaks charity challenge. We started around 0100 in the morning. Long, steep slog to the summit, but there were some gorgeous views of the Highlands from its slopes.
Woodswalker - Jan 19, 2014 5:29 pm Date Climbed: Oct 24, 2007
Ben NevisStayed in the hostel at the trailhead. Had beautiful sunny weather for the hike to the summit, unusual for Scotland. Beautiful country, memorable experience.
Don Nelsen - Oct 20, 2013 2:23 pm Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2013
Got luckyWoke up to a beautiful sunny day and my Ben Nevis hike was planned in May!! Could not have been luckier. A little fog rolled across the summit from time to time but otherwise spectacular views in all directions.
jamesosborneuk - Oct 6, 2013 9:25 am Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2012
Ben Nevis - Mountain trackFinal mountain of the week. My third mountain, Ben Nevis via the mountain track. Did this one alone as the guided group was cancelled the day before. A lot of fun.
LesterLong - Sep 1, 2013 11:54 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2012
Pony TrackTried the arete, but it was far scarier than expected. Quite an easy walk up via the standard route. Enjoyed the trip.
sierramtngoat - Aug 28, 2013 7:12 pm Date Climbed: Aug 27, 2013
Pony TrackWas supposed to go up via the Carn Mor Dearg Arête, but was denied by bad weather. Hiked up via the Pony Track with with Alan and Dave.
pvnisher - Jul 11, 2013 5:57 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2011
scottish highpointRain at the bottom, but clear at the top.
highpointa - Jun 18, 2013 10:11 pm Date Climbed: May 15, 2013
2450 meters of ascentAttempted to scale the Ben via CMD Arete first but failed high on Carn Mor Dearg thanks to treacherous snow fields and zero visibility. A plod up the Mountain Track set the record straight but at a cost: My total ascent on this day added up to 2450 meters. That's if I had climbed the Ben two times back to back. It sure felt like it.
joshua.cook - Mar 6, 2013 11:28 am Date Climbed: Jan 5, 1999
Winter climbHad a great time, this was the first time up Ben, a few years later a few friends and I did a summer day hike up. Always a great time in Ft William.
Marty32 - Jan 21, 2013 2:17 pm
via Carn Mor Dearg areteWeather came in on the ridge spoiling the summit views. My 1st Scottish summit.
DrJonnie - Jan 14, 2013 8:39 am
Re: Low clouds and rainHi Eza,
not quite as warm as your home Pyrenees I bet.
We're not going to Benasque this year but up to the Highlands again probably to do Suilven and Ben More and maybe back to An Teallach.
cheers Johnnie
ajberry - Nov 12, 2012 7:57 pm
1975, 1980Long time ago... Started from the Caledonian Canal at Banavie via Allt A Mhulinn and then on to the main drag. Next time, camped in Glen Nevis. Up early and down in time for a 10am train to Mallaig.