"My wife and I managed to get the peak climbed despite our short stay in Fort William of only two days and less than favorable forecast. We managed to stay dry on our ascent that accented with blustery winds and multiple rainbows. Down low we enjoyed the expansive views then as we approached the cairns visibility diminished substantially, barely seeing folks ahead of us. Then I realized a good part of the loss of visibility was simply my glasses fogging up. Take off glasses….ah much better…until clouds thicken again. Finally the summit flatten off and we could start to make out the remnants of stone walls and then the obelisk on top of a rocky mound. Photo ops then find a less windy spot for some snacks. Just as we were leaving the rain came in and continued for the next hour and half. With the one two punch of rain and strong winds we were drenched in no time as we shuffled downhill passing the crowds making their way up. At least the rain/wind was at their backs. Fortunately in the final hour the rain gave up, clouds parted and sections of blue appeared making for a more cheery return to our car." — Nimblefoot • Sep 25, 2023

"Cheers to Nancy and I for tackling this beast! It started out with gradual stone step section. Switchbacks at times were long. TONS of people on the trail due to the great conditions. Needed a rain jacket and gloves as we climbed. Clouds parted as we made our way to the steeper scree and rocky sections near the top. Saw a rainbow on the way down! Legs are going to be sore tomorrow from the downward descent. " — lfrancois • Sep 12, 2023

"Start 0945h + Finish 1855h = 9h10, 19.2km, ascent 1610m Summits today: CARN DEARG MEADHONACH - Munro Top CARN MOR DEARG - Munro BEN NEVIS - Munro CARN DEARG NW TOP (New GR) - Munro Top CARN DEARG NW TOP (Old GR) - Deleted Munro Top Route: North Face car park (busy!) - CMD - CMD arête - Ben Nevis (busy!) - Ledge Route down to the CIC hut - Allt a’ Mhuilinn path back Weather: Perfect! Just right for a long day doing a classic Munro round with some grade 1 scrambling. Lazed around on the Ben’s summit for about 45min in warm sunshine plus took a dip in the Allt a’ Mhuilinn! Above the cloud for a bit while the overnight fog burnt off. " — davidb • Sep 17, 2020

"Start 0945h + Finish 1855h = 9h10, 19.2km, ascent 1610m Summits today: CARN DEARG MEADHONACH - Munro Top CARN MOR DEARG - Munro BEN NEVIS - Munro CARN DEARG NW TOP (New GR) - Munro Top CARN DEARG NW TOP (Old GR) - Deleted Munro Top Route: North Face car park (busy!) - CMD - CMD arête - Ben Nevis (busy!) - Ledge Route down to the CIC hut - Allt a’ Mhuilinn path back Weather: Perfect! Just right for a long day doing a classic Munro round with some grade 1 scrambling. Lazed around on the Ben’s summit for about 45min in warm sunshine plus took a dip in the Allt a’ Mhuilinn! Above the cloud for a bit while the overnight fog burnt off. " — davidb • Sep 17, 2020

"Out and back from the north. Parked Nevisrange gondola car park (£3) Start 1110h + Finish 1820h = 7h10 18.7km 1495m ascent Summits today: SGURR FINNIOSGAIG - Simm, Graham Top AONACH MOR - Munro AONACH BEAG - Munro Nevis Range is a good, efficient set up for winter skiers, summer mountain bikers and tourists. But no dedicated walkers path goes up from the car park. So ideally pick a day the gondola doesn’t run (link below) and always be ultra cautious not to impede cyclists/skiers! I enjoyed this day out as something different but traditionalists may prefer approaching the Aonachs another way. Take the gravel trail up from the right hand corner of the car park, then at the old tramway go left across to the gondola line. Next wend you’re way up as best you can roughly following the pylons then the World Cup downhill track. In places are faint side trods, between which you’re warily forced on to the cycle track. Including Finniosgaig serves to get you away from the cyclists soonest and is a busy, popular viewpoint worth visiting. Above the gondola station the summer crowds melt away fast and it’s a steep grassy plod up to a featureless summit plateau. The gondola s..." — davidb • Aug 19, 2020