Castle Ridge, Ben Nevis - Grade III

This is the easiest of the big Ben Nevis ridges in winter but still has plenty to keep you entertained. I first climbed it in January 2008 with my mate Bryn. You need to be careful in avalanche conditions on the approach to the foot of the route as it can be dodgy. The crux pitch offers great value mixed climbing in a fine setting. Here is my blog entry for the route:

"It was a pretty wild and windy day in the Highlands today but it was cold so Bryn and I headed up onto the Ben and had a great day out on Castle Ridge. This is the easiest of the three big ridges on the Ben and is a grade 3 route. We moved together for much of it on a plastering of spindrift snow. Unfortunately the turf was not frozen lower down but as we gained height the conditions improved although it was still pretty windy!

A good day out!"

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