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Ben Nevis stands at 1344m (4408ft) on the West Coast of Scotland, a challenge in summer and a true adventure in winter. Our Winter Ben Nevis Adventure aims to get you to the summit of Britain’s Highest Mountain in the depths of winter. Yes, the conditions are challenging but this is more than compensated for by the outstanding views, lack of crowds and true sense of adventure.

Your weekend starts on Friday evening when we pickup from Glasgow and travel to Fort William, stopping for dinner at the World Famous Drover’s Inn on the way for dinner. Your overnight accommodation is in good quality accommodation in Fort William.

Saturday is spent learning the skills necessary for safe winter travel in the mountains. We catch the Nevis Range Gondola to 2000ft on Aonach Mor and your qualified winter mountain leader will spend the day teaching and consolidating your winter skills. Ice axe arrest, snow craft, safe winter travel and the use of crampons are all covered. If we are lucky we might also be rewarded with stunning views of the North Face of Ben Nevis.

On Sunday we tackle Ben Nevis, covered in its winter mantle of snow and ice. We generally use the mountain track route for the ascent and descent. This awesome day sees us top out at 4408ft on Ben Nevis in winter. An unforgettable experience that few ever experience.

After an action packed weekend we travel back to Glasgow on Sunday evening aiming to arrive no later than 19:30 so that you can travel home.

Important: Weather and snow conditions in Scotland do vary and we cannot guarantee suitable snow or weather conditions to teach every aspect that this adventure aims to address. Your leader will always try to make the most of the current conditions and develop your skills as walkers regardless of weather. If the conditions are dangerous the leader will make the final decision on whether to go ahead with an activity.