Climb easy-angled snow up Observatory Gully to base of Tower Scoop. Traverse left around the cliff and continue upwards on steeper ground. Once above the cliff, traverse right again and continue steeply to the coire rim. Top-out usually defended by monster cornices.
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Ben Nevis Gully Climbs , EUMC - Must do climbs , Ben Nevis Winter Grade I & II , Scotland B team
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Route of Interest
Ring of Steall (Winter)
Grade: I ***
(Am Bodach)