Scotland-Skimountaineering Ben Nevis
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 8.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,344 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Difficult
- Elevation loss
- 4,344 ft
- Max elevation
- 4,373 ft
- TrailRank
-
88
5
- Min elevation
- 72 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Time
- 5 hours 10 minutes
- Coordinates
- 2930
- Uploaded
- March 2, 2015
- Recorded
- February 2015
near Claggan, Scotland (United Kingdom)
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ENGLISH
Second day skiing on Scotland. Today we choose the highest mountain, Ben Nevis or Beinn Nibheis.
The starting point is close to the Glen Nevis Youth Hostel although that way is not the best to ski. We start with skis on our back across the river by the Nevis bridge. On the other side continue on a paved path known as the Pony Track.
In steep climbing under heavy snowfall, there is ten centimeters cumulated of snow.
Approximately at 400 meters above sea level, we approach the Red Burn gully. The steep becoming softer and the amount of snow is enough to put your skins and skis on your feet.
The Lochan Meall an t-Lake Suidhe is nearby and we take some photos. Turn right making a long diagonal going to a big blade to the west following the path, the west ridge.
We continue gaining meters with a wide and beautiful view of the valley of Glen Nevis. Always leave the ravine to our left, the Coire na h-Urchaire looks very nice to descend.
At 1150 meters above sea level, the route begins easy and the slopes soft. We are in a wide loin considered dangerous in case of poor visibility.
We arrive at the summit a few minutes later, where there is a small shelter with a small door next to the landmark indicating the highest point. At the top, we are the only people who use mountaineering skis.
The fog allows us to take some photos, eat something under a nice Scottish weather and descend.
Firstly, we follow the ascent track but when we arrive at the Coire na h-Urchaire we follow the gully
enjoying an amazing powder snow, attentive but some stones hidden under the snow. Approximately at 525 meters above sea level, we have to continue the descent walking.
15km 1350m +
CATALAN
Second day of mountain skiing in Scottish lands. Today we opt for the highest mountain, Ben Nevis or Beinn Nibheis in Scottish Gaelic.
The approach is to leave from Glen Nevis, specifically from the Glen Nevis Youth Hostel despite not being the typical route with skis. We start with skis on our backs crossing the River Nevis on the bridge. On the other side we continue along a cobbled path known as the Pony Track, a summer route.
On a steep climb we quickly gain altitude under an intense snowfall that in a short time leaves five centimeters of new snow on top of what has already fallen in recent days.
At approximately elevation 400, we approach the Red Burn Ravine. The steep slope starts to become gentler and the snow is already enough to put on skins and climb with skis on your feet.
We have Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe very close by. Without reaching it we turn right and making a strong diagonal, we go in the direction of a wide shovel facing the west to continue gaining height with wide loops and beautiful views of the Glen Nevis valley. The ravine we always leave on our left, the Coire na h-Urchaire is the one we look carefully at to make the descent.
From the 1150 level, the route begins to lose inclination. We are in a wide ridge considered the danger of this mountain in conditions of poor visibility. Every year there are many accidents since there is a large timba on both sides of the ridge.
We reach the top a few minutes later where we find a small shelter with a small entrance right next to the marker for the highest point. At the top, we are the only ones on skis.
The fog doesn't seem to want to lift and the sun shyly pokes its head out. Photo of rigor and eat a little and down.
On the way down, we continue the track for a few meters but immediately turn to the right to avoid the wide uphill track.
When the slope starts to become more pronounced, we go in search of the previously mentioned stream to enjoy an impressive powder snow, but watch out for some stones hidden under the snow. Some wails and scraping noises escape between us.
We managed to reach in conditions where we started sliding with the skins, approximately 525 meters. We warm up a bit and make our way back where the fallen snow melts quickly.
15km 1350m +
ENGLISH
Second day skiing on Scotland. Today we choose the highest mountain, Ben Nevis or Beinn Nibheis.
The starting point is close to the Glen Nevis Youth Hostel although that way is not the best to ski. We start with skis on our back across the river by the Nevis bridge. On the other side continue on a paved path known as the Pony Track.
In steep climbing under heavy snowfall, there is ten centimeters cumulated of snow.
Approximately at 400 meters above sea level, we approach the Red Burn gully. The steep becoming softer and the amount of snow is enough to put your skins and skis on your feet.
The Lochan Meall an t-Lake Suidhe is nearby and we take some photos. Turn right making a long diagonal going to a big blade to the west following the path, the west ridge.
We continue gaining meters with a wide and beautiful view of the valley of Glen Nevis. Always leave the ravine to our left, the Coire na h-Urchaire looks very nice to descend.
At 1150 meters above sea level, the route begins easy and the slopes soft. We are in a wide loin considered dangerous in case of poor visibility.
We arrive at the summit a few minutes later, where there is a small shelter with a small door next to the landmark indicating the highest point. At the top, we are the only people who use mountaineering skis.
The fog allows us to take some photos, eat something under a nice Scottish weather and descend.
Firstly, we follow the ascent track but when we arrive at the Coire na h-Urchaire we follow the gully
enjoying an amazing powder snow, attentive but some stones hidden under the snow. Approximately at 525 meters above sea level, we have to continue the descent walking.
15km 1350m +
CATALAN
Second day of mountain skiing in Scottish lands. Today we opt for the highest mountain, Ben Nevis or Beinn Nibheis in Scottish Gaelic.
The approach is to leave from Glen Nevis, specifically from the Glen Nevis Youth Hostel despite not being the typical route with skis. We start with skis on our backs crossing the River Nevis on the bridge. On the other side we continue along a cobbled path known as the Pony Track, a summer route.
On a steep climb we quickly gain altitude under an intense snowfall that in a short time leaves five centimeters of new snow on top of what has already fallen in recent days.
At approximately elevation 400, we approach the Red Burn Ravine. The steep slope starts to become gentler and the snow is already enough to put on skins and climb with skis on your feet.
We have Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe very close by. Without reaching it we turn right and making a strong diagonal, we go in the direction of a wide shovel facing the west to continue gaining height with wide loops and beautiful views of the Glen Nevis valley. The ravine we always leave on our left, the Coire na h-Urchaire is the one we look carefully at to make the descent.
From the 1150 level, the route begins to lose inclination. We are in a wide ridge considered the danger of this mountain in conditions of poor visibility. Every year there are many accidents since there is a large timba on both sides of the ridge.
We reach the top a few minutes later where we find a small shelter with a small entrance right next to the marker for the highest point. At the top, we are the only ones on skis.
The fog doesn't seem to want to lift and the sun shyly pokes its head out. Photo of rigor and eat a little and down.
On the way down, we continue the track for a few meters but immediately turn to the right to avoid the wide uphill track.
When the slope starts to become more pronounced, we go in search of the previously mentioned stream to enjoy an impressive powder snow, but watch out for some stones hidden under the snow. Some wails and scraping noises escape between us.
We managed to reach in conditions where we started sliding with the skins, approximately 525 meters. We warm up a bit and make our way back where the fallen snow melts quickly.
15km 1350m +
Waypoints
Summit
4,357 ft
Waypoint
Lake
Bridge
Car park
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Molt bona ruta al sostre d'Escòcia.
I pensar que no volies pujar-hi mamonasssooooo!
Extremly scottish nice day!
Impresionant!
Començar amb el dia ven tapat i acabar amb un dia espaterrant i amb una neu pols.............Espectacular.
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Amb bon temps i bona neu, un recorregut espectacular.
Amb condicions climatològiques dolentes la cosa es pot complicar una mica...
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Rati!
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