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mmmhumous	14 Mar	Show βeta βeta: Be sure to read the winter route description. There are a number of 'false traverses' off left. Don't traverse left until it gets really steep on the great tower.	βeta?
Show beta βeta: Be sure to read the winter route description. There are a number of 'false traverses' off left. Don't traverse left until it gets really steep on the great tower.
Scott McRae	7 Oct, 2019	Show βeta βeta: Could only see the knot on the sling in the gap. Seems to have disappeared into crack	βeta?
Show beta βeta: Could only see the knot on the sling in the gap. Seems to have disappeared into crack
Flo Silver	17 Sep, 2019	Show βeta βeta: Insitu tat on the gap looked solid should you need it.	βeta?
Show beta βeta: Insitu tat on the gap looked solid should you need it.
weeman37	6 Jun, 2019	Show βeta βeta: Moving together rock wet but great day lead by Mike Pescod	βeta?
Show beta βeta: Moving together rock wet but great day lead by Mike Pescod
Pero	15 May, 2019	Show βeta βeta: Tower Ridge is now free of snow and can be done in summer boots or shoes.
Show beta βeta: Tower Ridge is now free of snow and can be done in summer boots or shoes.
Liam Watson	26 Apr, 2019	Show βeta βeta: There is still a small amount of snow on the Eastern Traverse and some solid ice at the top also.
Show beta βeta: There is still a small amount of snow on the Eastern Traverse and some solid ice at the top also.

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Highland Days	1 Feb	-

Jimbo12c	??	-

Daniel Duerden	??	-

Daniel Duerden	??	-

Daniel Duerden	??	AltLd

WhipperSnapper	14 Oct, 2019	Solo	Fresh Wet snow from just below the Great Tower upwards
Fresh Wet snow from just below the Great Tower upwards
Scott McRae	5 Oct, 2019	Lead O/S	Dry until The Little Tower. Atmospheric in the gap with wind and rain whistling through! Great classic route.
Dry until The Little Tower. Atmospheric in the gap with wind and rain whistling through! Great classic route.
Hidden	29 Sep, 2019	2nd
Steve Woollard	25 Sep, 2019	AltLd	with Brian, Elizabeth
with Brian, Elizabeth
Fentonio	21 Sep, 2019	AltLd	with Ben Brady
with Ben Brady
ned_85	21 Sep, 2019	Lead	with Marie
with Marie
mchardski	21 Sep, 2019	Lead	Down via carn mor dearg. Fantastic weather better than most of the summer with Annie
Down via carn mor dearg. Fantastic weather better than most of the summer with Annie
John Kelly	21 Sep, 2019	Solo	Lovely day, warm and dry, started from North face car park at 6, CIC for 7:30, top of ridge for 9, on to the summit then back to the car for 10:30. As usual managed to get lost a few times, 3 attempts to find the Eastern Traverse. A good day out tempered by the 13 hr round trip drive, who knew the Scots close the roads at night.
Lovely day, warm and dry, started from North face car park at 6, CIC for 7:30, top of ridge for 9, on to the summit then back to the car for 10:30. As usual managed to get lost a few times, 3 attempts to find the Eastern Traverse. A good day out tempered by the 13 hr round trip drive, who knew the Scots close the roads at night.
mbotwood	20 Sep, 2019	Lead O/S	With Darren
With Darren
achinasoul	20 Sep, 2019	2nd O/S	with Tru
with Tru
Hidden	20 Sep, 2019	2nd
rumblesan	20 Sep, 2019	-	Stunning, great fun, exposed, and very long. Moved together for most of it. with Tru
Stunning, great fun, exposed, and very long. Moved together for most of it. with Tru
Murdo MacLeod	20 Sep, 2019	Lead β	with Gordon Low
with Gordon Low
Tru	20 Sep, 2019	-	That was fantastic, 12.5 hours car to car Moving together as a three. with achinasoul, rumblesan
That was fantastic, 12.5 hours car to car Moving together as a three. with achinasoul, rumblesan
Ani	19 Sep, 2019	-	with mowat27
with mowat27
Scott Davie	19 Sep, 2019	AltLd	with Ernie
with Ernie
mowat27	19 Sep, 2019	-	with Ani
with Ani
NeilMur	18 Sep, 2019	AltLd	with angushawkins
with angushawkins
angushawkins	18 Sep, 2019	AltLd	Extremely wet rock but made it more of an experience. Great day! with NeilMur
Extremely wet rock but made it more of an experience. Great day! with NeilMur
andymcronald	17 Sep, 2019	Lead	with Phil
with Phil
Hidden	10 Sep, 2019	Solo
Alastair MacSween	27 Aug, 2019	Solo rpt

Dougie Harvey	27 Aug, 2019	Solo O/S	with Finlay Wild
with Finlay Wild
Hidden	26 Aug, 2019	-
Nathan Adam	26 Aug, 2019	Solo rpt	Descent.
Descent.
Lakeslina	26 Aug, 2019	AltLd	with gloredhel, Steve Broadbent
with gloredhel, Steve Broadbent
dunky	26 Aug, 2019	Solo O/S	Walking from the quarry carpark after a relaxed and late start we arrived at the Douglas gap to find few people about and nobody on the ridge. A glorious scramble with exposure and good holds the whole way I loved every minute, with huge wall all around really added to the flavour of the route. Sun finally came out when we reached the top, want to do it again. with Dad
Walking from the quarry carpark after a relaxed and late start we arrived at the Douglas gap to find few people about and nobody on the ridge. A glorious scramble with exposure and good holds the whole way I loved every minute, with huge wall all around really added to the flavour of the route. Sun finally came out when we reached the top, want to do it again. with Dad
Mairi Jones	25 Aug, 2019	Solo O/S	(Solo except abseil into Tower Gap)
(Solo except abseil into Tower Gap)
Mr Fuller	24 Aug, 2019	AltLd β	Moved together in approach shoes. Amazing juggy climbing with only Tower Gap to slow you down. with lizard-16-07
Moved together in approach shoes. Amazing juggy climbing with only Tower Gap to slow you down. with lizard-16-07
Hidden	24 Aug, 2019	AltLd
Hidden	24 Aug, 2019	AltLd
Hidden	24 Aug, 2019	AltLd O/S
AndyGill	18 Aug, 2019	Solo	with Chris Welch
with Chris Welch
Hidden	15 Aug, 2019	Lead
Flett	15 Aug, 2019	-

K8Wilson	15 Aug, 2019	-

mzchambers	13 Aug, 2019	Lead rpt

Beth Moore	11 Aug, 2019	-	In the rain. with malone
In the rain. with malone
malone	11 Aug, 2019	-	with Beth Moore
with Beth Moore
Chapstick	8 Aug, 2019	-

tomhopkins16	?Aug, 2019	Lead

Sarah Jenkins	31 Jul, 2019	AltLd O/S	with EdSmart
with EdSmart
Hidden	31 Jul, 2019	AltLd O/S
Matt Amos	28 Jul, 2019	Solo rpt	with Ben Cianchi
with Ben Cianchi
Ben Cianchi	28 Jul, 2019	Solo O/S	with Matt Amos
with Matt Amos
ChrisMarden	25 Jul, 2019	-	With Gordon, George, Mollie and Rosie. Heavy showers low down, dry at the Great Tower. with Gordon
With Gordon, George, Mollie and Rosie. Heavy showers low down, dry at the Great Tower. with Gordon
meanderthal	20 Jul, 2019	Solo O/S	Solo + moving together. Helped with a rescue on way up. with Hannah Moulton
Solo + moving together. Helped with a rescue on way up. with Hannah Moulton
Becks87	20 Jul, 2019	AltLd	In clag - fab day! with mr_drains, Fawley1
In clag - fab day! with mr_drains, Fawley1
mr_drains	20 Jul, 2019	AltLd O/S	with Fawley1, Becks87, The Defecator, Brian Mc
with Fawley1, Becks87, The Defecator, Brian Mc
Corndawg25	15 Jul, 2019	2nd

Ratfeeder	14 Jul, 2019	AltLd O/S	with Karl
with Karl
TheaSmea	14 Jul, 2019	AltLd	with Stopsy
with Stopsy
frecro	14 Jul, 2019	-	with TheaSmea, Stopsy
with TheaSmea, Stopsy
pippacarson	14 Jul, 2019	-	with Sam Mills
with Sam Mills
Kevin Adam	14 Jul, 2019	AltLd O/S	with Stuart and Evi. Then CMD arete and CMD. Big day. Missed out Douglas Boulder, one for next time. with Stuart Dick
with Stuart and Evi. Then CMD arete and CMD. Big day. Missed out Douglas Boulder, one for next time. with Stuart Dick
Stopsy	14 Jul, 2019	-	moving together whole time with frecro, TheaSmea
moving together whole time with frecro, TheaSmea
Stuart Dick	14 Jul, 2019	AltLd O/S	With Kevin and Evi.
With Kevin and Evi.
Sam Mills	14 Jul, 2019	-	with pippacarson
with pippacarson
TSB	13 Jul, 2019	2nd

Hidden	13 Jul, 2019	-
Whorlhill	13 Jul, 2019	AltLd	In descent with Small and weak
In descent with Small and weak
Small and weak	13 Jul, 2019	AltLd	In descent after NE buttress. Great mountaineering day in the clouds. with Whorlhill, Ed Hutchings, Izzy Burnham
In descent after NE buttress. Great mountaineering day in the clouds. with Whorlhill, Ed Hutchings, Izzy Burnham
ChrisLewis	13 Jul, 2019	AltLd	A spontaneous afternoon jaunt, via the Douglas Boulder Direct Route. Mostly Alpine style, just pitched the chimney at the start and the gap at the end. Smashing day. with RossCampbell
A spontaneous afternoon jaunt, via the Douglas Boulder Direct Route. Mostly Alpine style, just pitched the chimney at the start and the gap at the end. Smashing day. with RossCampbell
guisboro andy	13 Jul, 2019	-

RM	13 Jul, 2019	Lead

Hidden	13 Jul, 2019	AltLd
Harding95	9 Jul, 2019	Lead	Great route! Moved together most of the way in alpine style. Pitched about 3 times, including the gap, as second is inexperienced.
Great route! Moved together most of the way in alpine style. Pitched about 3 times, including the gap, as second is inexperienced.
Hidden	8 Jul, 2019	Solo
wilco88	8 Jul, 2019	Lead β

Hidden	7 Jul, 2019	2nd
Flo Silver	6 Jul, 2019	Solo β	Great scramble
Great scramble
sss138	6 Jul, 2019	AltLd rpt	A mix of short pitches and moving together. Descended CMD arete. Class day. with JCB_88
A mix of short pitches and moving together. Descended CMD arete. Class day. with JCB_88
Hidden	6 Jul, 2019	AltLd
MichaelG	28 Jun, 2019	AltLd O/S	Climb of a lifetime. Perfect conditions and spectacular positions! So glad I finally got to do this route. with peterjph
Climb of a lifetime. Perfect conditions and spectacular positions! So glad I finally got to do this route. with peterjph
Subseaclimber	27 Jun, 2019	-	With Andy and elliot
With Andy and elliot
vinders	27 Jun, 2019	AltLd O/S	Belter
Belter
Rhys Deane	27 Jun, 2019	Solo rpt

mzchambers	26 Jun, 2019	Solo rpt

John Bunney	26 Jun, 2019	Solo	Awesome route done in perfect weather. Did in the afternoon. Grabbed the tab for the gap and just swung down. CMD arete afterwards.
Awesome route done in perfect weather. Did in the afternoon. Grabbed the tab for the gap and just swung down. CMD arete afterwards.
morpcat	23 Jun, 2019	Solo	Fast and light tip: if you forget your jacket, gloves, and breakfast, your bag is much lighter.
Fast and light tip: if you forget your jacket, gloves, and breakfast, your bag is much lighter.
dwisniewski	22 Jun, 2019	Solo O/S	Great day had. Blazing sunshine in walk in from North Face car park then in cloud from halfway up ridge. Pretty wet from just below great tower to plateau. About 1h from Douglas gap to top.
Great day had. Blazing sunshine in walk in from North Face car park then in cloud from halfway up ridge. Pretty wet from just below great tower to plateau. About 1h from Douglas gap to top.
Gavin McColl	16 Jun, 2019	Lead β	It had been raining heavily before we got on the ridge and the rock was soaking all day which made some sections feels much harder than expected! The narrow section of the ridge is exaggerated, there's narrower sections on AE! We had the summit to ourselves and the views were incredible! Great day.
It had been raining heavily before we got on the ridge and the rock was soaking all day which made some sections feels much harder than expected! The narrow section of the ridge is exaggerated, there's narrower sections on AE! We had the summit to ourselves and the views were incredible! Great day.
WhipperSnapper	14 Jun, 2019	Solo

cheeky	12 Jun, 2019	Solo O/S	with mark4344
with mark4344
mark4344	12 Jun, 2019	Solo O/S	Dry and climbed in boots. No problems, but care taken on tower gap. Great conditions high up. with Matt Payne, Dan
Dry and climbed in boots. No problems, but care taken on tower gap. Great conditions high up. with Matt Payne, Dan
Hidden	11 Jun, 2019	Solo
Hidden	10 Jun, 2019	Solo
CallumTreg	10 Jun, 2019	Solo	with tuulis
with tuulis
mzchambers	10 Jun, 2019	Solo	Shadowing
Shadowing
BenG32	8 Jun, 2019	-	with AmyG
with AmyG
jgardiner	7 Jun, 2019	Solo O/S	with Damien
with Damien
Hidden	6 Jun, 2019	2nd
Blair2904	6 Jun, 2019	Lead	Wet weather alternative. Could have been done without ropes but due to the rain we roped up for the harder parts.
Wet weather alternative. Could have been done without ropes but due to the rain we roped up for the harder parts.
TomGiles	6 Jun, 2019	2nd O/S

ron1954	4 Jun, 2019	2nd	Greg and I, guided by Dave Buckett, Highland Mountain Co. Pretty perfect conditions (after heavy rain overnight) : no wind, dry, mild : clear of cloud most of the way up, giving stunning views down and all round : rock drying nicely as we went up. Full of interest all the way. Walked down by Ledge Route. Great mountain day!
Greg and I, guided by Dave Buckett, Highland Mountain Co. Pretty perfect conditions (after heavy rain overnight) : no wind, dry, mild : clear of cloud most of the way up, giving stunning views down and all round : rock drying nicely as we went up. Full of interest all the way. Walked down by Ledge Route. Great mountain day!
1918hasti	20 May, 2019	Lead	Wet but fun day in REMEC meet. with Paul Bradwell
Wet but fun day in REMEC meet. with Paul Bradwell
Pero	14 May, 2019	Solo	Perfect day.
Perfect day.
natalieclairerees	8 May, 2019	-	snowier than anticipated with Sinead, WillHempstead
snowier than anticipated with Sinead, WillHempstead
WillHempstead	8 May, 2019	Lead	pretty snowy from the eastern traverse, glad to have an axe. with Sinead , Natalie
pretty snowy from the eastern traverse, glad to have an axe. with Sinead , Natalie
sineadthin	8 May, 2019	-

ColinD	?May, 2019	AltLd

evanc77	20 Apr, 2019	Lead	Mostly moving together. Eastern traverse still banked out which made it rather thought provoking. with Daniontherocks
Mostly moving together. Eastern traverse still banked out which made it rather thought provoking. with Daniontherocks
LukeStevens1993	20 Apr, 2019	Lead O/S	with Hailey Tinson
with Hailey Tinson
Daniontherocks	20 Apr, 2019	2nd	Mostly moving together. Found tower gap pretty scary. with evanc77
Mostly moving together. Found tower gap pretty scary. with evanc77
Albino5742	20 Apr, 2019	2nd	with scottie390
with scottie390
Hidden	20 Apr, 2019	Lead rpt
tim91	17 Apr, 2019	AltLd	with Caris Mcknight
with Caris Mcknight
Caris Mcknight	17 Apr, 2019	AltLd O/S	Came down to attempt this a few days back, but was pretty full on wind as we were walking to the hut so called it and came back today. Still windy on the walk in but the ridge was nice and sheltered. Moved together for most of this, but pitched the eastern traverse and final top out (my leads). The traverse and top out (especially this!) were both pretty icy/snowy and I had to get the ice axe out. A bit terrifying as I hadn't encountered these conditions before but great day out! Pretty psyched to start some winter climbing next season! with tim91
Came down to attempt this a few days back, but was pretty full on wind as we were walking to the hut so called it and came back today. Still windy on the walk in but the ridge was nice and sheltered. Moved together for most of this, but pitched the eastern traverse and final top out (my leads). The traverse and top out (especially this!) were both pretty icy/snowy and I had to get the ice axe out. A bit terrifying as I hadn't encountered these conditions before but great day out! Pretty psyched to start some winter climbing next season! with tim91
Butty	12 Apr, 2019	2nd

dkilner	11 Apr, 2019	Solo	with ChristyCole
with ChristyCole
ChristyCole	11 Apr, 2019	Solo O/S	with dkilner
with dkilner
AndyGill	2 Apr, 2019	AltLd	with Hazel Heighton
with Hazel Heighton
Hidden	28 Feb, 2019	Lead
Jon Ellis	28 Feb, 2019	-	Move together in Alpine style. Some snow and ice but largely summer conditions. with jkellis
Move together in Alpine style. Some snow and ice but largely summer conditions. with jkellis
PaulJepson	27 Feb, 2019	AltLd O/S	Alternated moving together and pitched a couple of bits. Crampons on from the traverse but couldn't call it a true winter ascent. Super fun route and topped out to cloud-inversion and a lovely sunset. with Rob Morgan
Alternated moving together and pitched a couple of bits. Crampons on from the traverse but couldn't call it a true winter ascent. Super fun route and topped out to cloud-inversion and a lovely sunset. with Rob Morgan
Rob Morgan	27 Feb, 2019	2nd	with PaulJepson, twem
with PaulJepson, twem
Hidden	27 Feb, 2019	Lead
NigelHurst	26 Feb, 2019	2nd O/S	Feb but mainly summer conditions. Moved together but pitched traverse, gap and final top out. Crampons for traverse and climb up to top of great tower only. Used axe on final snowy top out pitch. with Dan waterston
Feb but mainly summer conditions. Moved together but pitched traverse, gap and final top out. Crampons for traverse and climb up to top of great tower only. Used axe on final snowy top out pitch. with Dan waterston
manwithacam	26 Feb, 2019	Solo	Cloud covered ascent. Couldn't find eastern gully to Douglas gap and when I finally did, wished I hadn't, loose choss. Crampons on for eastern traverse and final section. Traverse and gap felt very friendly. Loved it. Cloud lifted just as I reached the plateau. What a mountain the Ben is.
Cloud covered ascent. Couldn't find eastern gully to Douglas gap and when I finally did, wished I hadn't, loose choss. Crampons on for eastern traverse and final section. Traverse and gap felt very friendly. Loved it. Cloud lifted just as I reached the plateau. What a mountain the Ben is.
dan_waterston	26 Feb, 2019	-	I led with Nigel seconding. Can’t claim a winter tick, although not entirely classic summer conditions. Greasy rock due to clogged in cloud & melting snow, necessity for crampons on eastern traverse & final exit (into glorious sunshine at last!), made for an altogether awesome mountain day. Loved it! with AMC
I led with Nigel seconding. Can’t claim a winter tick, although not entirely classic summer conditions. Greasy rock due to clogged in cloud & melting snow, necessity for crampons on eastern traverse & final exit (into glorious sunshine at last!), made for an altogether awesome mountain day. Loved it! with AMC
Adrian Daniel	25 Feb, 2019	AltLd O/S

dabbott345	24 Feb, 2019	Solo	with Cbulman
with Cbulman
rohanpawlowski	24 Feb, 2019	Solo	with Cbulman
with Cbulman
Cbulman	24 Feb, 2019	Solo O/S	with rohanpawlowski, KevinHuber, dabbott345
with rohanpawlowski, KevinHuber, dabbott345
Hidden	1 Jan, 2019	AltLd
alastair maclean	??, 2019	AltLd	with Ian Smith
with Ian Smith
JackO3522	??, 2019	-

JackO3522	??, 2019	-

el diablo	??, 2019	-

Hidden	??, 2019	-
Chubbs	??, 2019	-

Hidden	??, 2019	-
rosso	29 Dec, 2018	AltLd	with nathanjmasters
with nathanjmasters
nathanjmasters	29 Dec, 2018	AltLd	with rosso
with rosso
Dooney102	6 Oct, 2018	2nd O/S	Snow on ground not alot but enough to make things tricky should have maybe but crampons in the bag just in case!
Snow on ground not alot but enough to make things tricky should have maybe but crampons in the bag just in case!
Lee0901	5 Oct, 2018	Lead rpt	with LJJ77
with LJJ77
LJJ77	5 Oct, 2018	Lead O/S	We went as two teams of two it took 16+ hours due to conditions and other factors very wet in the lower sections but soft slushy snow afterwards every foothold felt slippery and then everything froze after dark so slow and safe was the order of the day/night glad I had microspikes but only wished I put them on before tower gap as confidence in my feet returned instantly topped out at 2:30am after starting route at 9:30!! 24 hours from North face carpark and back with Lee0901, Dom, RhinoUK
We went as two teams of two it took 16+ hours due to conditions and other factors very wet in the lower sections but soft slushy snow afterwards every foothold felt slippery and then everything froze after dark so slow and safe was the order of the day/night glad I had microspikes but only wished I put them on before tower gap as confidence in my feet returned instantly topped out at 2:30am after starting route at 9:30!! 24 hours from North face carpark and back with Lee0901, Dom, RhinoUK
RhinoUK	5 Oct, 2018	2nd	with LJJ77
with LJJ77
Mooney	20 Sep, 2018	Solo

Schanielawright	12 Sep, 2018	AltLd	with Matt Glenn
with Matt Glenn
andyinglis	8 Sep, 2018	-	Crackin' day out! with Fras McLeod
Crackin' day out! with Fras McLeod
humptydumpty	6 Sep, 2018	Solo O/S	First time up Big Ben, by Tower Bridge, and then down the tourist track. 5:10 from N face carpark to youth hostel. Damp, swirling mists and forecasts of snow on the top from 1pm were an intimidating backdrop. Took me a while to find the way up the back of the DB, where the wet chimney was a scary start. All OK after that despite wet rock, although a committing, edgy move getting out of Tower Gap, which would have felt much more pleasant in rock boots. Passed a group of five on the way up, but didn't see anyone else until I reached the summit plateau.
First time up Big Ben, by Tower Bridge, and then down the tourist track. 5:10 from N face carpark to youth hostel. Damp, swirling mists and forecasts of snow on the top from 1pm were an intimidating backdrop. Took me a while to find the way up the back of the DB, where the wet chimney was a scary start. All OK after that despite wet rock, although a committing, edgy move getting out of Tower Gap, which would have felt much more pleasant in rock boots. Passed a group of five on the way up, but didn't see anyone else until I reached the summit plateau.
pinman	3 Sep, 2018	Lead	with Jambon
with Jambon
Sylvian B	1 Sep, 2018	Lead	Up tower ridge, down CMD. Quite wet !! with Rona
Up tower ridge, down CMD. Quite wet !! with Rona
richardsavill	31 Aug, 2018	Lead	Up tower and down ledge, surprisingly chilly on top, beautiful sunshine throughout the day though. with sarahrowlands
Up tower and down ledge, surprisingly chilly on top, beautiful sunshine throughout the day though. with sarahrowlands
sarahrowlands	31 Aug, 2018	2nd	with richardsavill
with richardsavill
Hidden	30 Aug, 2018	AltLd O/S
Hidden	30 Aug, 2018	AltLd O/S
Hidden	25 Aug, 2018	Lead O/S
Ali D	19 Aug, 2018	AltLd	In descent with bradders
In descent with bradders
Garry_C	15 Aug, 2018	Lead rpt	with Jack Northwood
with Jack Northwood
imlach	11 Aug, 2018	Solo

David Sz	11 Aug, 2018	Solo	with Chris
with Chris
Schanielawright	10 Aug, 2018	AltLd	with Matthew Glenn
with Matthew Glenn
Rhys Deane	3 Aug, 2018	Solo rpt

Rhys Deane	?Aug, 2018	Solo

henrygiles99	24 Jul, 2018	AltLd	with Bsmithprice
with Bsmithprice
tamb	14 Jul, 2018	2nd

Hidden	13 Jul, 2018	Solo
Stob11	12 Jul, 2018	Lead

Hamfunk	12 Jul, 2018	AltLd O/S	Cloud finally lifted once we were on the ridge, spectalur adventure! with Jackie
Cloud finally lifted once we were on the ridge, spectalur adventure! with Jackie
AndyDWilson	10 Jul, 2018	Solo O/S	with Craig Deakan
with Craig Deakan
Chogg	7 Jul, 2018	AltLd	with Roddy, Rolin
with Roddy, Rolin
Hidden	6 Jul, 2018	Lead
Kahti	5 Jul, 2018	Lead

Lottie Green	2 Jul, 2018	Solo O/S	What better place for your first solo than the longest climb in the UK? :D I LOVED the whole of this. Really interesting sections throughout, gorgeous exposure, crampon scars helped with route finding throughout. with steve-grigg
What better place for your first solo than the longest climb in the UK? :D I LOVED the whole of this. Really interesting sections throughout, gorgeous exposure, crampon scars helped with route finding throughout. with steve-grigg
steve-grigg	2 Jul, 2018	Solo O/S	with Lottie Green
with Lottie Green
will_lake	30 Jun, 2018	Solo O/S	with Richardlake
with Richardlake
Kike Kikon	30 Jun, 2018	Lead rpt	Short roped Emma and Nat on a gorgeous hot and sunny day. Descended via CMD arete. 11h car to car, including a wee swim on the way down. *Found a 50m yellow rope hanging out the west face from the cairn just before the tower gap. Seemed a rescue rope (not for climbing) as had some orange bags with heavy weights attached to one end. Coiled and left it next to the cairn.
Short roped Emma and Nat on a gorgeous hot and sunny day. Descended via CMD arete. 11h car to car, including a wee swim on the way down. *Found a 50m yellow rope hanging out the west face from the cairn just before the tower gap. Seemed a rescue rope (not for climbing) as had some orange bags with heavy weights attached to one end. Coiled and left it next to the cairn.
Richardlake	30 Jun, 2018	Solo O/S	with will_lake
with will_lake
Hidden	30 Jun, 2018	Solo O/S
rmleatherby	26 Jun, 2018	Lead O/S

eldel	25 Jun, 2018	Solo rpt	running down
running down
Nathan Adam	24 Jun, 2018	Solo rpt	A perfect day on the Ben for a quick blast. Crags look awesome and dry right now. Teams on Bullroar, Centurion, Raeburn's Arete, Minus 1 and Observatory Ridge with many folks camped at various places along the Allt a' Mhuillin.
A perfect day on the Ben for a quick blast. Crags look awesome and dry right now. Teams on Bullroar, Centurion, Raeburn's Arete, Minus 1 and Observatory Ridge with many folks camped at various places along the Allt a' Mhuillin.
Hidden	24 Jun, 2018	Lead
JackO3522	21 Jun, 2018	-

JackO3522	21 Jun, 2018	Lead

JackO3522	21 Jun, 2018	Lead

JackO3522	21 Jun, 2018	Lead

JackO3522	21 Jun, 2018	Lead

Pauljames	11 Jun, 2018	Solo

royle883	11 Jun, 2018	Lead O/S	In approach shoes mostly moving together, lots of loose rock at start
In approach shoes mostly moving together, lots of loose rock at start
Connolly8684	10 Jun, 2018	Lead	with Slim, Tom Lynch
with Slim, Tom Lynch
Marco Limonci	10 Jun, 2018	AltLd	with Michael Limonci
with Michael Limonci
gotama178	8 Jun, 2018	AltLd	with nicholsonharry
with nicholsonharry
nicholsonharry	7 Jun, 2018	AltLd O/S	Amazing day out, first time up the ben! Done in boots with Rich
Amazing day out, first time up the ben! Done in boots with Rich
Hidden	2 Jun, 2018	Solo
More-On	2 Jun, 2018	Solo rpt	Roped up for the gap, but otherwise solo. A great route to end a week in Scotland...
Roped up for the gap, but otherwise solo. A great route to end a week in Scotland...
08nbrierley	1 Jun, 2018	Solo O/S

cragtyke	30 May, 2018	Solo	Great route, fantastic conditions, shorts and shirt all day.
Great route, fantastic conditions, shorts and shirt all day.
John MacQuarrie	30 May, 2018	Lead O/S	with cornishbekx
with cornishbekx
cornishbekx	30 May, 2018	2nd	with John MacQuarrie
with John MacQuarrie
yossarian714	30 May, 2018	Solo O/S

Garry_C	28 May, 2018	Solo rpt	with Dave Lamond
with Dave Lamond
pauline_chester	28 May, 2018	2nd	Amazing route with amazing views..scary bits were having to downclimb a little and then cross over the gap! Going up below the chockstoner etc. Was still snow on Ben Nevis. Iain did all the leading as we were running short on time. Left car at forestry commission car park ( we were lucky to bump into his mate who gave us key) at 0830 then arrived at CIC around 10, another 15 mins to Douglas boulder Direct. Coming back home from CUC hut took us more like an hour. But anyhow did get back to car til 2315! with Iain Smith
Amazing route with amazing views..scary bits were having to downclimb a little and then cross over the gap! Going up below the chockstoner etc. Was still snow on Ben Nevis. Iain did all the leading as we were running short on time. Left car at forestry commission car park ( we were lucky to bump into his mate who gave us key) at 0830 then arrived at CIC around 10, another 15 mins to Douglas boulder Direct. Coming back home from CUC hut took us more like an hour. But anyhow did get back to car til 2315! with Iain Smith
bidean	27 May, 2018	Solo	with christophehb
with christophehb
Hidden	27 May, 2018	Solo
Hidden	27 May, 2018	Lead rpt
Hidden	27 May, 2018	Lead rpt
Hidden	27 May, 2018	Solo
Hawb	27 May, 2018	2nd	with JFT
with JFT
Greeny	26 May, 2018	Solo

Clevelandclimber	26 May, 2018	Solo	Awesome day, t shirt all the way, north face to myself, 2.5 hrs up and 2 down
Awesome day, t shirt all the way, north face to myself, 2.5 hrs up and 2 down
damondavies	25 May, 2018	Solo O/S	Night ascent. Clear warm night with a bright moon. Great fun. Left the NF car park at half 10, at the summit at 2am and back down for sunrise.
Night ascent. Clear warm night with a bright moon. Great fun. Left the NF car park at half 10, at the summit at 2am and back down for sunrise.
Matthew Glenn	25 May, 2018	Solo

nickb1	25 May, 2018	Solo O/S	Night solo with kdogg, JamieSparkes, damondavies
Night solo with kdogg, JamieSparkes, damondavies
Hidden	25 May, 2018	Solo rpt
CarlosTT	19 May, 2018	Lead O/S	with Paulikus
with Paulikus
Hidden	19 May, 2018	Solo O/S
Paulikus	19 May, 2018	2nd O/S	with CarlosTT
with CarlosTT
Alastair MacSween	17 May, 2018	Solo rpt	Large patches of snow still exist on the ridge which are avoidable other than a short section on the Eastern Traverse (soft) and a large plug in Douglas Gap East Gully. Tower Gap area snow free.
Large patches of snow still exist on the ridge which are avoidable other than a short section on the Eastern Traverse (soft) and a large plug in Douglas Gap East Gully. Tower Gap area snow free.
Butty	21 Apr, 2018	Lead

JoeCoxson	20 Apr, 2018	AltLd O/S	Dressed as a colonial hunter, with Luke as William Wallace, obviously. Despite the shit weather and definitely a bit more winter lingering on than preferable, an epic day. Just over 6hrs from the northface car park and down to the Nevis Inn to join the team. with lukegorman
Dressed as a colonial hunter, with Luke as William Wallace, obviously. Despite the shit weather and definitely a bit more winter lingering on than preferable, an epic day. Just over 6hrs from the northface car park and down to the Nevis Inn to join the team. with lukegorman
lukegorman	20 Apr, 2018	AltLd O/S	Moving together. Kicking steps in snow slopes in trainers. with JoeCoxson
Moving together. Kicking steps in snow slopes in trainers. with JoeCoxson
JackMcCartney	?Apr, 2018	AltLd

Hidden	12 Feb, 2018	-
Sam Melville	??, 2018	-

Ghastlyrabbitfat	??, 2018	-

mjw	??, 2018	AltLd

carrierd65	??, 2018	-

Hidden	??, 2018	-
Cwallace	??, 2018	-

Ste Ridd	??, 2018	-	Sneaky entry for Classic Rock. Done in winter but surely also counts. I won't tell if you don't.
Sneaky entry for Classic Rock. Done in winter but surely also counts. I won't tell if you don't.
AlPash	??, 2018	-

BushwackerBritz	27 Dec, 2017	Solo O/S

noskki	24 Dec, 2017	Solo	with AmyG
with AmyG
AmyG	24 Dec, 2017	Solo O/S	In the rain with boots. Day calmed down to be very calm. Not much snow around, a wee bit after the traverse. with Robin Clothier, noskki
In the rain with boots. Day calmed down to be very calm. Not much snow around, a wee bit after the traverse. with Robin Clothier, noskki
Robin Clothier	24 Dec, 2017	Solo	with AmyG
with AmyG
mrbird	29 Oct, 2017	Solo O/S	Up tower ridge and down CMD. 6 hours car to car. with Gawyllie
Up tower ridge and down CMD. 6 hours car to car. with Gawyllie
Gawyllie	29 Oct, 2017	Solo	with mrbird
with mrbird
joeflan	24 Oct, 2017	Solo O/S	damp day roped together great with Chloe Wilson
damp day roped together great with Chloe Wilson
Chloe Wilson	24 Oct, 2017	Solo	with joeflan
with joeflan
Matthew Glenn	24 Oct, 2017	Solo O/S	Very wet with Alex Cutbush
Very wet with Alex Cutbush
Steve50002003	18 Oct, 2017	-

AndyT4	8 Oct, 2017	2nd O/S	with RWB1986
with RWB1986
RWB1986	8 Oct, 2017	Lead O/S	Did this and Direct route on Douglas boulder in wet weather and pore visability, 13 hour round trip. Not the right route for wet weather climbing... with AndyT4
Did this and Direct route on Douglas boulder in wet weather and pore visability, 13 hour round trip. Not the right route for wet weather climbing... with AndyT4
Hidden	1 Oct, 2017	2nd
luckyjim	22 Sep, 2017	Lead	A late afternoon ascent . with Cara
A late afternoon ascent . with Cara
Al_Mac	19 Sep, 2017	Lead	Perfect autumn day. Took Steph for her first time on the Ben under the description of child minding. What better way to do your first Munro than by a route like Tower Ridge? Pitched a few bits when the runners ran out but mainly moved together, followed by a picnic to refuel her before doing tower gap. Topped out at 5pm and had the summit to ourselves apart from the Ravens and an utterly shameful amount of rubbish. Slightly slow on the return and chocolate related bribery was definitely required but a great wee day out.
Perfect autumn day. Took Steph for her first time on the Ben under the description of child minding. What better way to do your first Munro than by a route like Tower Ridge? Pitched a few bits when the runners ran out but mainly moved together, followed by a picnic to refuel her before doing tower gap. Topped out at 5pm and had the summit to ourselves apart from the Ravens and an utterly shameful amount of rubbish. Slightly slow on the return and chocolate related bribery was definitely required but a great wee day out.
Steph2004	18 Sep, 2017	2nd O/S	First Munro... great introduction. with Al_Mac
First Munro... great introduction. with Al_Mac
Andrew Holden	16 Sep, 2017	Lead

benny_m	15 Sep, 2017	Lead O/S	with Ice hippo
with Ice hippo
CMCM	2 Sep, 2017	AltLd O/S	A long held ambition. Finally cracked it. Wild camped at the foot of the ridge near the CIC hut. We were first on the route. Poor vis caused some route finding difficulty but we still managed to reach the top in 2 hours. The clouds cleared to provide a fantastic view during our descent via the half way lochain. A superb day out. with Gaz
A long held ambition. Finally cracked it. Wild camped at the foot of the ridge near the CIC hut. We were first on the route. Poor vis caused some route finding difficulty but we still managed to reach the top in 2 hours. The clouds cleared to provide a fantastic view during our descent via the half way lochain. A superb day out. with Gaz
malcolm.harris	2 Sep, 2017	AltLd O/S	In cloud for most of it but route finding straightforward enough (despite accidentally bypassing the very first pitch- the 20m polished chimney). Sun came out for the descent down CMD and almost didn't recognise what we'd been on- surreal. Would like to do again with good vis. No tat in place for tower gap as I had read but wasn't necessary- can easily place and retreive your own protection for this tricky bit.
In cloud for most of it but route finding straightforward enough (despite accidentally bypassing the very first pitch- the 20m polished chimney). Sun came out for the descent down CMD and almost didn't recognise what we'd been on- surreal. Would like to do again with good vis. No tat in place for tower gap as I had read but wasn't necessary- can easily place and retreive your own protection for this tricky bit.
gman2012	1 Sep, 2017	Solo

IainMay	1 Sep, 2017	Solo	with Timothy May
with Timothy May
Webster	26 Aug, 2017	Solo

Andrew Holden	12 Aug, 2017	Lead	with Miller
with Miller
Pete Barker	9 Aug, 2017	AltLd O/S	with Frenchman
with Frenchman
Hidden	18 Jul, 2017	AltLd rpt
Alastair MacSween	12 Jul, 2017	Solo rpt

Julie	9 Jul, 2017	AltLd	with Mr Messy
with Mr Messy
Mr Messy	9 Jul, 2017	AltLd	with Andy Stocks, Julie, Gavin, Richard Smith, Bob Steeper
with Andy Stocks, Julie, Gavin, Richard Smith, Bob Steeper
Hidden	3 Jul, 2017	AltLd O/S
tedburt	2 Jul, 2017	Solo O/S	with Aaron Burdett
with Aaron Burdett
Anti-faff	23 Jun, 2017	AltLd	'Summer' conditions. Great fun from start to finish, pitched the gap and the starting chimney. with CMC meet
'Summer' conditions. Great fun from start to finish, pitched the gap and the starting chimney. with CMC meet
Andrew Knight	23 Jun, 2017	AltLd O/S

JackO3522	21 Jun, 2017	Lead

JackO3522	21 Jun, 2017	Lead

Garry_C	20 Jun, 2017	Solo rpt

Hidden	2 Jun, 2017	Lead O/S
AdamDavies97	?Jun, 2017	AltLd O/S	Led pitched sections and final section before topping out with David Wolfe, Kenneth Davies
Led pitched sections and final section before topping out with David Wolfe, Kenneth Davies
Hidden	?Jun, 2017	Solo O/S
Nathan Adam	31 May, 2017	Solo rpt	Up and down.
Up and down.
Ken Taylor	31 May, 2017	Solo O/S	with Chris Michalak
with Chris Michalak
john jennings	31 May, 2017	Solo	with Chris, Andy, Ken
with Chris, Andy, Ken
chris smith	31 May, 2017	Lead O/S	Led 2 mock clients for Mia training
Led 2 mock clients for Mia training
cacheson	31 May, 2017	Lead O/S	Cracker of a day! with MScherer, Fran Baldacchino
Cracker of a day! with MScherer, Fran Baldacchino
rd20	30 May, 2017	Solo O/S	in descent with dprctr, garywong
in descent with dprctr, garywong
dprctr	30 May, 2017	Solo O/S	with garywong
with garywong
Lifeboatjohn	30 May, 2017	2nd	A cracking day out...all simple climbing, roped more if it than expected. The only difficulties caused when it started to rain and foot holds became slippery. No view from the summit... with Mike Jeffers
A cracking day out...all simple climbing, roped more if it than expected. The only difficulties caused when it started to rain and foot holds became slippery. No view from the summit... with Mike Jeffers
garywong	30 May, 2017	Solo	with dprctr, rd20
with dprctr, rd20
lizbarilepage	28 May, 2017	2nd	with Lawrie Brand
with Lawrie Brand
PhiltheAgg	28 May, 2017	2nd	with monkeymatt
with monkeymatt
Hidden	28 May, 2017	Lead O/S
monkeymatt	28 May, 2017	Lead O/S	Without Douglas boulder with PhiltheAgg, Harry Boston
Without Douglas boulder with PhiltheAgg, Harry Boston
Dacky	28 May, 2017	Lead β

Lawrie Brand	28 May, 2017	Lead rpt	with Liz
with Liz
Hidden	26 May, 2017	Lead O/S
Ali D	25 May, 2017	Solo O/S

luckyjim	22 May, 2017	Lead	An early start to beat the rain.. with Savannah
An early start to beat the rain.. with Savannah
centurion05	7 May, 2017	Lead	with eve29
with eve29
Liam Watson	7 May, 2017	Lead	There is still a small amount of snow on the Eastern Traverse and some solid ice at the top also.
There is still a small amount of snow on the Eastern Traverse and some solid ice at the top also.
eve29	7 May, 2017	2nd	with centurion05
with centurion05
bms	3 May, 2017	-	A brilliant alpine day on the Ben and the route was everything I hoped it would be. Hard snow and ice in the shade above the Great Tower. with You_know_Alf
A brilliant alpine day on the Ben and the route was everything I hoped it would be. Hard snow and ice in the shade above the Great Tower. with You_know_Alf
luckyjim	3 May, 2017	Solo	Still some snow on the Eastern traverse and on the final part of the ridge after the Gap .
Still some snow on the Eastern traverse and on the final part of the ridge after the Gap .
Hidden	3 May, 2017	-
Michael Hellyer	18 Mar, 2017	2nd O/S

Ryan23	??, 2017	Solo O/S

Andrew Nelson	??, 2017	-

graemew	??, 2017	-

graemew	??, 2017	-

Ids1165	??, 2017	AltLd

graemew	??, 2017	-

Climbingspike	??, 2017	-

stephheels	19 Dec, 2016	-

foostu4	19 Dec, 2016	Lead O/S	Wow, what a route. Got a bit lost before the great tower - low vis made following the main line tricky - bit of an epic back onto the main ridge. Would like to come back and solo in the dry on a summers day!
Wow, what a route. Got a bit lost before the great tower - low vis made following the main line tricky - bit of an epic back onto the main ridge. Would like to come back and solo in the dry on a summers day!
Jamie Skelton	4 Dec, 2016	Lead O/S	with Andrew jones, Jude Work, morageagleson
with Andrew jones, Jude Work, morageagleson
morageagleson	4 Dec, 2016	2nd O/S	with Jamie Skelton
with Jamie Skelton
scottidog	26 Nov, 2016	-	Moved together. Soft snow on rock with peachos
Moved together. Soft snow on rock with peachos
peachos	26 Nov, 2016	Solo O/S	Hoping for a bit of early winter, but the thaw on Thurs/Fri put that to bed. Very little snow/ice on the route. Moved together all the way. with scottidog
Hoping for a bit of early winter, but the thaw on Thurs/Fri put that to bed. Very little snow/ice on the route. Moved together all the way. with scottidog
Rory Abernethy	5 Nov, 2016	-	Got benighted by the time we did tower gap, proably could have done with crampons for the last sections before the plateau.
Got benighted by the time we did tower gap, proably could have done with crampons for the last sections before the plateau.
Pete_Stewart	5 Nov, 2016	-	A fair bit of snow and ice on the route, but didn't use axe or crampons so not counting as winter conditions! with Austin
A fair bit of snow and ice on the route, but didn't use axe or crampons so not counting as winter conditions! with Austin
Andrew Holden	29 Oct, 2016	Lead

luckyjim	23 Oct, 2016	Solo	Had the ridge to myself : )
Had the ridge to myself : )
JonLongshanks	23 Oct, 2016	AltLd	Changed plans (late at night in the pub) from going to Armathwaite for a chill day to a speed ascent of Tower Ridge. Shared the driving up, 3 hours kip and off. Only 1 hour to CIC and 1h40m on the ridge completely to ourselves. West gully was sketchy af. Great scrambling flow. Bit rimey at the top. Can definitely do it faster next time (semi-pitched great tower & gap). Ran down. 4h30 car to car incl breaks and waiting. Epic blur. with Mike Hewitt
Changed plans (late at night in the pub) from going to Armathwaite for a chill day to a speed ascent of Tower Ridge. Shared the driving up, 3 hours kip and off. Only 1 hour to CIC and 1h40m on the ridge completely to ourselves. West gully was sketchy af. Great scrambling flow. Bit rimey at the top. Can definitely do it faster next time (semi-pitched great tower & gap). Ran down. 4h30 car to car incl breaks and waiting. Epic blur. with Mike Hewitt
Mike Hewitt	23 Oct, 2016	Lead rpt	Fantastic one day trip up decided in the pub at 11pm the night before, where all the best decisions are made. Tried a speed ascent, 4.5 hours car to car, about 1.5 hours climbing the route and the rest running (or at least trying to!). Took a rope and about 5 pieces of gear but didn't need 'em. Will definitely be back to race my own time. Didn't see the elusive luckyjim!? with JonLongshanks
Fantastic one day trip up decided in the pub at 11pm the night before, where all the best decisions are made. Tried a speed ascent, 4.5 hours car to car, about 1.5 hours climbing the route and the rest running (or at least trying to!). Took a rope and about 5 pieces of gear but didn't need 'em. Will definitely be back to race my own time. Didn't see the elusive luckyjim!? with JonLongshanks
grady_9	22 Oct, 2016	Solo

EuanM	22 Oct, 2016	Lead

rossBr1	20 Oct, 2016	Lead	with David Butter
with David Butter
rashwell	11 Oct, 2016	Solo

Alastair MacSween	10 Oct, 2016	Solo rpt

sjsh	9 Oct, 2016	-	with Oliver Houston
with Oliver Houston
Oliver Houston	9 Oct, 2016	-	5 hrs from CIC hut to summit. Inc. Douglas Boulder. Mostly solo. 3 short pitches on DB, maybe 3 more at top of ridge. with sjsh
5 hrs from CIC hut to summit. Inc. Douglas Boulder. Mostly solo. 3 short pitches on DB, maybe 3 more at top of ridge. with sjsh
bc44caesar	8 Oct, 2016	AltLd O/S

Hidden	8 Oct, 2016	Solo
mikemartin	7 Oct, 2016	Solo

nathanshaw	7 Oct, 2016	Lead O/S	with Jo
with Jo
HannahFrancis	4 Oct, 2016	Lead	Due to be wild wind at the summit, but from the south so we braved it, hoping the north side would offer shelter, and I got my Dad up the ridge no bother! with Tony Francis
Due to be wild wind at the summit, but from the south so we braved it, hoping the north side would offer shelter, and I got my Dad up the ridge no bother! with Tony Francis
Lawrie Brand	1 Oct, 2016	Lead rpt	with Sarah, Martin
with Sarah, Martin
David_Gledson	1 Oct, 2016	Solo O/S	Had to wait at the Great Tower for the sun to come up and melt the verglas and frost. Really it's a scramble, with little exposure. Chimney pitch out of DG is the crux I thought. Stunning views and weather. Finished over cmd arete.
Had to wait at the Great Tower for the sun to come up and melt the verglas and frost. Really it's a scramble, with little exposure. Chimney pitch out of DG is the crux I thought. Stunning views and weather. Finished over cmd arete.
Hidden	22 Sep, 2016	AltLd O/S
jez_palmer	17 Sep, 2016	-	Moved together for most part with tase
Moved together for most part with tase
Hidden	17 Sep, 2016	Solo
rosatb	16 Sep, 2016	2nd O/S	with Adam, MegWan, myrddinmuse
with Adam, MegWan, myrddinmuse
Hidden	16 Sep, 2016	2nd
myrddinmuse	16 Sep, 2016	Lead O/S	What a journey. Started late with plans to bivvy on the summit, but made pretty good pace. Was foggy and raining but climbing was never really desperate. Took care to get the right gully behind Douglas Boulder (after reading horror comments on here), and was smooth going from there. Pitched a part of the little tower and gave Meg a rope for the gap. Amazing exposure despite the fog. Atmospheric as fuck, great way to summit, and first time up Ben Nevis. with MegWan, rosatb, Adam Vaughan
What a journey. Started late with plans to bivvy on the summit, but made pretty good pace. Was foggy and raining but climbing was never really desperate. Took care to get the right gully behind Douglas Boulder (after reading horror comments on here), and was smooth going from there. Pitched a part of the little tower and gave Meg a rope for the gap. Amazing exposure despite the fog. Atmospheric as fuck, great way to summit, and first time up Ben Nevis. with MegWan, rosatb, Adam Vaughan
hotfeet	10 Sep, 2016	-	with Kent
with Kent
BillyR	7 Sep, 2016	2nd	with Max
with Max
steve7734	4 Sep, 2016	-	Missed the start, accidentally heading too far up Observatory Gully, before backtracking. Very wet, misty ascent with slippery rock so we pitched a few times. Great fun though. The sun broke out as we reached the top! with met1cul0us
Missed the start, accidentally heading too far up Observatory Gully, before backtracking. Very wet, misty ascent with slippery rock so we pitched a few times. Great fun though. The sun broke out as we reached the top! with met1cul0us
sambosanquet101	4 Sep, 2016	Solo

met1cul0us	4 Sep, 2016	AltLd	with steve7734
with steve7734
Dale Finnie	4 Sep, 2016	AltLd dnf	F***ed this up. Missed the initial gully. Went for another gully higher up. Boulder collapsed on me. Rope nearly cut. Got launched into the air. 25m fall lucky to be alive
F***ed this up. Missed the initial gully. Went for another gully higher up. Boulder collapsed on me. Rope nearly cut. Got launched into the air. 25m fall lucky to be alive
Pete_Stewart	4 Sep, 2016	-	with Olly
with Olly
dan bulman	?Sep, 2016	Lead O/S	marvellous. with pete sowerby
marvellous. with pete sowerby
andy dunn	29 Aug, 2016	AltLd	with Claireybloomers
with Claireybloomers
Claireybloomers	29 Aug, 2016	AltLd	with andy dunn
with andy dunn
lcullum7	28 Aug, 2016	Solo rpt	with duncanlivesey, ben_crofts
with duncanlivesey, ben_crofts
Hidden	28 Aug, 2016	Lead β
Andrew Holden	28 Aug, 2016	Solo

Hidden	28 Aug, 2016	AltLd O/S
Hidden	28 Aug, 2016	-
Hidden	27 Aug, 2016	AltLd
Roch	27 Aug, 2016	Lead O/S	Third time climbing it in summer and still got lost. Went too high up observatory gully and had to backtrack to find the right point across to the start of the douglas chimney. Straightforward ascent to the little tower, traversed right too early and ended up on a slippy horror show. Reversed back a few moves and then got back on route. Fairly straightforward thereafter. No wind, occasional showers lower down, cloud occasionally clearing to give views over to ledge route. Descended via CMD arete. with Liam Paddon
Third time climbing it in summer and still got lost. Went too high up observatory gully and had to backtrack to find the right point across to the start of the douglas chimney. Straightforward ascent to the little tower, traversed right too early and ended up on a slippy horror show. Reversed back a few moves and then got back on route. Fairly straightforward thereafter. No wind, occasional showers lower down, cloud occasionally clearing to give views over to ledge route. Descended via CMD arete. with Liam Paddon
Hidden	21 Aug, 2016	-
Katrina	18 Aug, 2016	AltLd	Jim Finnie
Jim Finnie
HannahFrancis	17 Aug, 2016	Solo	with Aaron Brennan, Balazs Turi, Jamie Johnston
with Aaron Brennan, Balazs Turi, Jamie Johnston
Hidden	16 Aug, 2016	-
Hidden	16 Aug, 2016	Lead O/S
Hidden	9 Aug, 2016	Solo
Euan Henderson	6 Aug, 2016	2nd O/S	with gordon henderson, william henderson
with gordon henderson, william henderson
william henderson	6 Aug, 2016	Lead O/S	Fantastic with Gordon Henderson
Fantastic with Gordon Henderson
WhipperSnapper	?Aug, 2016	Lead

Wil Treasure	?Aug, 2016	Solo

dmacmorris	28 Jul, 2016	Solo O/S	Great way to reach the summit. Loved going thur the little cave, like caving in the top of a mountain. Awesome. with Kevin Woods
Great way to reach the summit. Loved going thur the little cave, like caving in the top of a mountain. Awesome. with Kevin Woods
HannahFrancis	28 Jul, 2016	Solo	with Sam Thompson
with Sam Thompson
alastairparkin	28 Jul, 2016	Solo O/S	with Jamie and Ross, misty day out v atmospheric
with Jamie and Ross, misty day out v atmospheric
Kevin Woods	28 Jul, 2016	Solo O/S	Consolation route for a wet Centurion. Amazed its taken so long. with dmacmorris
Consolation route for a wet Centurion. Amazed its taken so long. with dmacmorris
Jamiecousland92	28 Jul, 2016	Solo O/S	Amazing route. Roped up for Tower Gap with alastairparkin
Amazing route. Roped up for Tower Gap with alastairparkin
Jessicahicklin	24 Jul, 2016	Lead rpt	with simon1985
with simon1985
Xeriff217	23 Jul, 2016	Lead

shelbymcb	22 Jul, 2016	2nd	Moved together on most of the route, pitched a couple of short sections inc the gap. Well deserved of every star. Magic. with mikewilson789
Moved together on most of the route, pitched a couple of short sections inc the gap. Well deserved of every star. Magic. with mikewilson789
mikewilson789	22 Jul, 2016	Lead rpt	with shelbymcb
with shelbymcb
How easy	12 Jul, 2016	AltLd	A couple of showers and general dampness so pitched a bit more than might otherwise have done. Great varied route.
A couple of showers and general dampness so pitched a bit more than might otherwise have done. Great varied route.
wardt_88	1 Jul, 2016	2nd	with ModerateMatt
with ModerateMatt
Hidden	1 Jul, 2016	Lead O/S
cavemancolumbus	?Jul, 2016	Lead	done on rest day after cycling Oban/Campbeltown with Oli
done on rest day after cycling Oban/Campbeltown with Oli
Peter f	?Jul, 2016	Lead	with Colin F, Clare, Andrew S
with Colin F, Clare, Andrew S
guitarshane	18 Jun, 2016	Lead rpt	Cracking wee adventure, amazing weather with Rachel
Cracking wee adventure, amazing weather with Rachel
Hidden	18 Jun, 2016	Lead
gregorhogg	18 Jun, 2016	AltLd O/S	with Karol Wojcik
with Karol Wojcik
cindylmy	14 Jun, 2016	Solo O/S	Amazing day, started at 4am and got onto the peak at 9 to catch the good weather window. one of the best feelings in the world. with JoeFoster59
Amazing day, started at 4am and got onto the peak at 9 to catch the good weather window. one of the best feelings in the world. with JoeFoster59
TomatoPro	14 Jun, 2016	Solo	with JoeFoster59, cindylmy
with JoeFoster59, cindylmy
JoeFoster59	14 Jun, 2016	Solo O/S	Alpine start and alpine style. Hearing the weather was going to be great until 11am we decided to set off at 3am. Amazingly clear views all the way up to the CIC hut tempted by the douglas boulder but unsure of the weather we opted to skirt round to the right as Freddie had a recollection that it was a nicer way up. We decided we'd climb together so we all tied into the rope and set off. The right hand gully was awful every block was loose and every foothold wet delicately running up it we reached the start of tower ridge after a hellish hour up the chossy gully of imminent death. Still tied together we all soloed the initial climb realising that that was one of the hardest section we untied and proceed to solo the rest of the ridge. The freedom to choose your own line was amazing and with the weather still sunny and clear it was incredible all the way to tower gap. For the downclimb for tower gap we tied in and looped the rock around a boulder I then untied at bottom and had a astonishingly exposed climb out of the gap. Cindy then followed tied in. Freddie tempted by jumping tower gap but not ready to die for it got Cindy to loop the rope around a block on the other side and went for it on top rope. The rest of the scramble to the top was pleasant with a final dash to the summit we managed to top out by 8am 5 hours from the car to the summit. One of the greatest mountaineering experiences of my life all fueled by a Clif Bar and an energy gel. Next time Ill bring sarnies. Definitely the greatest scrambling I've ever experienced sickening exposure but with such good holds you almost always feel secure. with TomatoPro, cindylmy
Alpine start and alpine style. Hearing the weather was going to be great until 11am we decided to set off at 3am. Amazingly clear views all the way up to the CIC hut tempted by the douglas boulder but unsure of the weather we opted to skirt round to the right as Freddie had a recollection that it was a nicer way up. We decided we'd climb together so we all tied into the rope and set off. The right hand gully was awful every block was loose and every foothold wet delicately running up it we reached the start of tower ridge after a hellish hour up the chossy gully of imminent death. Still tied together we all soloed the initial climb realising that that was one of the hardest section we untied and proceed to solo the rest of the ridge. The freedom to choose your own line was amazing and with the weather still sunny and clear it was incredible all the way to tower gap. For the downclimb for tower gap we tied in and looped the rock around a boulder I then untied at bottom and had a astonishingly exposed climb out of the gap. Cindy then followed tied in. Freddie tempted by jumping tower gap but not ready to die for it got Cindy to loop the rope around a block on the other side and went for it on top rope. The rest of the scramble to the top was pleasant with a final dash to the summit we managed to top out by 8am 5 hours from the car to the summit. One of the greatest mountaineering experiences of my life all fueled by a Clif Bar and an energy gel. Next time Ill bring sarnies. Definitely the greatest scrambling I've ever experienced sickening exposure but with such good holds you almost always feel secure. with TomatoPro, cindylmy
morsy	12 Jun, 2016	Solo rpt

Hidden	11 Jun, 2016	Lead O/S
BMaybee	5 Jun, 2016	2nd	with Eliot Bianco, roym
with Eliot Bianco, roym
luckyjim	5 Jun, 2016	Solo	very quiet day on the Ben... considering the perfect weather
very quiet day on the Ben... considering the perfect weather
roym	5 Jun, 2016	Lead	with BMaybee
with BMaybee
Richard Alderton	4 Jun, 2016	Lead O/S	1h30 to the CIC. Slightly misjudged the skirt around the Douglas Boulder, and managed to join the ridge part way along , via a chossy gulley. Still a cracking day out. Only pitched 2 sections. Finished with CMD arete. Superb. 10 hours car to car, thanks to a lift back down from the dam! with Captain P
1h30 to the CIC. Slightly misjudged the skirt around the Douglas Boulder, and managed to join the ridge part way along , via a chossy gulley. Still a cracking day out. Only pitched 2 sections. Finished with CMD arete. Superb. 10 hours car to car, thanks to a lift back down from the dam! with Captain P
Nemo9	2 Jun, 2016	-	At night . Left CIC at midnight. On summit at 3 am. No queues ! with Col
At night . Left CIC at midnight. On summit at 3 am. No queues ! with Col
Pero	1 Jun, 2016	Solo

Lee0901	?Jun, 2016	AltLd

Kike Kikon	?Jun, 2016	Solo rpt	Soloed next to Alvaro who teamed up with Fer(?) with Xeriff217
Soloed next to Alvaro who teamed up with Fer(?) with Xeriff217
PTatts	31 May, 2016	Solo O/S

dansimkin	30 May, 2016	Lead rpt	Becci led the whole ridge. Much better weather than the day before! with Becci
Becci led the whole ridge. Much better weather than the day before! with Becci
More-On	30 May, 2016	AltLd dnf	Had to retreat due to weather before Little Tower
Had to retreat due to weather before Little Tower
citizen6ix	29 May, 2016	Solo β	No rope protection used. Early morning start, great weather, perfect vis, dry rock. Had studied a POV video of the ascent on youtube first. Snow all gone on route (some remained inside the squeeze through eastern traverse slabs but none underfoot). Tower Gap carefully completed, no issues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajrVcTZ7DOk
No rope protection used. Early morning start, great weather, perfect vis, dry rock. Had studied a POV video of the ascent on youtube first. Snow all gone on route (some remained inside the squeeze through eastern traverse slabs but none underfoot). Tower Gap carefully completed, no issues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajrVcTZ7DOk
dbell67	29 May, 2016	Solo	Rope up just before the gap with Joe Burns
Rope up just before the gap with Joe Burns
dboyd197	29 May, 2016	AltLd	Excellent day on tower ridge and SW ridge of the Douglas Boulder. finished with descent down CMD arete to return to CIC hut. I led (no gear required) the chimney at the start and the chock stone after the Eastern Traverse. Moved together for most of the ridge. with andy2lis
Excellent day on tower ridge and SW ridge of the Douglas Boulder. finished with descent down CMD arete to return to CIC hut. I led (no gear required) the chimney at the start and the chock stone after the Eastern Traverse. Moved together for most of the ridge. with andy2lis
andy2lis	29 May, 2016	-	Epic day, Did South West Ridge of Douglas Boulder, traversing into Douglas Gap at the top. Nice weather on the ridge. Finished off with CMD before descending down the CIC. with dboyd197
Epic day, Did South West Ridge of Douglas Boulder, traversing into Douglas Gap at the top. Nice weather on the ridge. Finished off with CMD before descending down the CIC. with dboyd197
Garry_C	27 May, 2016	Solo	Ski's on back with Ali H, Nick, Sarah, Jim
Ski's on back with Ali H, Nick, Sarah, Jim
Hidden	22 May, 2016	-
Webster	14 May, 2016	Solo	had hoped for some snow but it is now free of unavoidable snow. axe still usefull for approach and topping out.
had hoped for some snow but it is now free of unavoidable snow. axe still usefull for approach and topping out.
Kike Kikon	?May, 2016	Lead O/S	Used to descend BN after climbing up NE buttress. With Cris, Caitlin and Alvaro. with Xeriff217
Used to descend BN after climbing up NE buttress. With Cris, Caitlin and Alvaro. with Xeriff217
sblake	?May, 2016	Solo

takaczapka	15 Mar, 2016	-	with Tony
with Tony
RonnydeWeerd	25 Feb, 2016	-

Butler!	?Jan, 2016	Solo	with duncanbutler
with duncanbutler
duncanbutler	?Jan, 2016	Solo	with Butler!
with Butler!
Butler!	?Jan, 2016	Solo	with duncanbutler
with duncanbutler
Butler!	?Jan, 2016	Solo	with duncanbutler
with duncanbutler
Butler!	?Jan, 2016	Solo	with duncanbutler
with duncanbutler
Butler!	?Jan, 2016	Solo	with duncanbutler
with duncanbutler
duncanbutler	??, 2016	Solo	with Butler!
with Butler!
mountain musher	??, 2016	AltLd

Mike Roger	??, 2016	-

chmckay	??, 2016	Solo

Franklin Jacoby	??, 2016	Lead

Tenko	??, 2016	-

Tenko	??, 2016	-

mountain musher	??, 2016	AltLd

Harrison_Connie	2 Nov, 2015	Lead	with Marc Proudfoot
with Marc Proudfoot
routrax	30 Oct, 2015	Solo O/S

ANC	17 Oct, 2015	AltLd	Climbed the douglas boulder and then soloed the ridge with Louise Humphreys
Climbed the douglas boulder and then soloed the ridge with Louise Humphreys
louise123	17 Oct, 2015	AltLd O/S	Ben Nevis and then Carn Mor Derg Arete with ANC
Ben Nevis and then Carn Mor Derg Arete with ANC
Hidden	13 Oct, 2015	Solo
arose	10 Oct, 2015	Solo	Much better than the forecast suggested with HannahFrancis
Much better than the forecast suggested with HannahFrancis
HannahFrancis	10 Oct, 2015	Solo	with arose
with arose
Tommcd	9 Oct, 2015	Solo

Hidden	8 Oct, 2015	Lead
gateaublaster	4 Oct, 2015	Lead O/S	Moved together for most of it.. Pitched the gap.. Took much longer than expected, first proper mountaineering day so learned lots of things on the job with onwardsandupwards
Moved together for most of it.. Pitched the gap.. Took much longer than expected, first proper mountaineering day so learned lots of things on the job with onwardsandupwards
Michael Aylen	3 Oct, 2015	-	with Ben Fleming
with Ben Fleming
tbmcbrid	3 Oct, 2015	DWS O/S	Kate lead entire route after the Boulder. Took tourist route off top since visibility was poor. Awesome climb with Kate Lane
Kate lead entire route after the Boulder. Took tourist route off top since visibility was poor. Awesome climb with Kate Lane
dansimkin	3 Oct, 2015	Lead O/S	with Rachael Gosling, Tom Perry
with Rachael Gosling, Tom Perry
lisafer	3 Oct, 2015	AltLd	Completely dry rock all the way, even in the cloud at the top :) Pitched trickier bits & moved together in-between. with daWalt
Completely dry rock all the way, even in the cloud at the top :) Pitched trickier bits & moved together in-between. with daWalt
markneilly346	2 Oct, 2015	Lead O/S	Climbed Togethor. Pitched Tower Gap. 3hrs in total Great weather for October Got exam results at top with glencoebob
Climbed Togethor. Pitched Tower Gap. 3hrs in total Great weather for October Got exam results at top with glencoebob
glencoebob	2 Oct, 2015	AltLd	Cracking day, 1:30 walk in, 3 hours to do the ridge, good practice at moving together roped up. with markneilly346
Cracking day, 1:30 walk in, 3 hours to do the ridge, good practice at moving together roped up. with markneilly346
joe.91	1 Oct, 2015	Lead O/S	Moved together the whole way, 2hrs with Reidy
Moved together the whole way, 2hrs with Reidy
Hidden	1 Oct, 2015	2nd
benclimbing	1 Oct, 2015	Solo O/S

Hidden	?Oct, 2015	2nd
Hidden	29 Sep, 2015	Solo O/S
euanmci	28 Sep, 2015	-	good route, weather nice, had to give some idiot my food
good route, weather nice, had to give some idiot my food
Robertgiddy	27 Sep, 2015	Lead	Great
Great
Hidden	27 Sep, 2015	Solo O/S
SkylarLobdell	26 Sep, 2015	-	Rock was pretty wet down towards the bottom but mostly dried up as we went higher (with the exception of the slimy 'tunnel' under the block. Soloed up to the Great Tower and then moved together for the rest, quickly pitching the Gap. Cracking day out, up for lunch at the summit in under 2.5! with Joe
Rock was pretty wet down towards the bottom but mostly dried up as we went higher (with the exception of the slimy 'tunnel' under the block. Soloed up to the Great Tower and then moved together for the rest, quickly pitching the Gap. Cracking day out, up for lunch at the summit in under 2.5! with Joe
Alastair MacSween	20 Sep, 2015	Solo rpt

rossjgibson	13 Sep, 2015	Solo	Up tower ridge and back down Ledge route with tom gregor and Nathan with Nathan
Up tower ridge and back down Ledge route with tom gregor and Nathan with Nathan
luckyjim	10 Sep, 2015	Lead	with linda
with linda
Hidden	10 Sep, 2015	2nd rpt
Ian Stirrups	9 Sep, 2015	-	Mostly soloed with Sue
Mostly soloed with Sue
Andrew Holden	7 Sep, 2015	Solo

Dan3266	5 Sep, 2015	AltLd	with GStone
with GStone
DrMJRiley	5 Sep, 2015	AltLd O/S	with andyhewlett
with andyhewlett
GStone	5 Sep, 2015	Lead O/S	What a great route. Douglas boulder start. Easy scrambling all the way. Moved together apart from the gap where we belayed from the boulder. started at 7:20am from the CIC. 5 hours total to the summit inc the Douglas boulder, then descended CMD, CDM and CB aretes to return to the CIC at around 15:30pm. Observatory ridge next I think! with Dan3266
What a great route. Douglas boulder start. Easy scrambling all the way. Moved together apart from the gap where we belayed from the boulder. started at 7:20am from the CIC. 5 hours total to the summit inc the Douglas boulder, then descended CMD, CDM and CB aretes to return to the CIC at around 15:30pm. Observatory ridge next I think! with Dan3266
Irelando	5 Sep, 2015	Lead	Ridge to ourselves, great day for first time up the Ben?
Ridge to ourselves, great day for first time up the Ben?
BusyLizzie	1 Sep, 2015	2nd	A wonderful adventure, even in a cloud. with luckyjim
A wonderful adventure, even in a cloud. with luckyjim
luckyjim	1 Sep, 2015	Lead	with Lizzie
with Lizzie
Tim Hamlet	31 Aug, 2015	Solo	Up tower and down ledge route, brilliant day.
Up tower and down ledge route, brilliant day.
Hidden	24 Aug, 2015	AltLd
picasso	22 Aug, 2015	Lead	with Lisa and Lorna, started in good weather, but got wetter as the day got on.
with Lisa and Lorna, started in good weather, but got wetter as the day got on.
Hidden	19 Aug, 2015	AltLd O/S
Hidden	19 Aug, 2015	AltLd
Elastic Jones	18 Aug, 2015	Lead rpt	with Maria (Spanny) Xusa
with Maria (Spanny) Xusa
Maria (Spanny) Xusa	18 Aug, 2015	2nd O/S	moving together, pitch the tricky bits, loads of nice people around, very busy very hot day! brilliant day out with Elastic Jones
moving together, pitch the tricky bits, loads of nice people around, very busy very hot day! brilliant day out with Elastic Jones
Mike Hewitt	18 Aug, 2015	AltLd O/S	Climbed as a 3, Douglas Boulder took 5h, Tower Ridge 5.5h. Found the Eastern traverse 3rd time lucky. Perfect conditions!
Climbed as a 3, Douglas Boulder took 5h, Tower Ridge 5.5h. Found the Eastern traverse 3rd time lucky. Perfect conditions!
nicjbuk	18 Aug, 2015	Lead	nice day for it. dry warm and sunny with rab middlemiss
nice day for it. dry warm and sunny with rab middlemiss
fredallingham	17 Aug, 2015	Lead	First time on the Ben, and what a corker. Skipped the Douglas Boulder in the interest of saving time. Somehow we managed to wander off route on the tower and ended up climbing past lots of bits of gear. Cracking day out. with Jan
First time on the Ben, and what a corker. Skipped the Douglas Boulder in the interest of saving time. Somehow we managed to wander off route on the tower and ended up climbing past lots of bits of gear. Cracking day out. with Jan
coachmacca	16 Aug, 2015	2nd β	Descent after NE buttress with Fraser Brown
Descent after NE buttress with Fraser Brown
Hidden	12 Aug, 2015	Lead
Danhan	12 Aug, 2015	-	Skipped Douglas Boulder. Moved together as a three except for chimney after Douglas Boulder and Tower Gap. Cloudy all the way. with ginger, Nicosread
Skipped Douglas Boulder. Moved together as a three except for chimney after Douglas Boulder and Tower Gap. Cloudy all the way. with ginger, Nicosread
ginger	12 Aug, 2015	-	with Danhan
with Danhan
HelenB	11 Aug, 2015	Lead O/S	with barragal, Fatima
with barragal, Fatima
RebekahD	7 Aug, 2015	Solo	with Calum
with Calum
Hidden	7 Aug, 2015	Solo
Gawyllie	6 Aug, 2015	Solo

Mackinclimb	2 Aug, 2015	Solo

pcurt	1 Aug, 2015	AltLd O/S	with Ryan
with Ryan
callumwaddell	24 Jul, 2015	Solo O/S	Amazing day out, visibility cleared up as we gained the ridge. Was tempted by jumping the gap, maybe next time... with David Lamond
Amazing day out, visibility cleared up as we gained the ridge. Was tempted by jumping the gap, maybe next time... with David Lamond
mikewilson789	23 Jul, 2015	Lead

Chrismith	15 Jul, 2015	Solo rpt

luckyjim	6 Jul, 2015	Solo

TomatoPro	5 Jul, 2015	Lead O/S	Climbed free solo trailing a rope and set up anchors for a friend to second. Pitched tower gap with a friction belay round tower gap boulder. Weather was ok, ought to have done the 'moving together' method in hindsight as ascent took 6 hours!
Climbed free solo trailing a rope and set up anchors for a friend to second. Pitched tower gap with a friction belay round tower gap boulder. Weather was ok, ought to have done the 'moving together' method in hindsight as ascent took 6 hours!
andy2lis	3 Jul, 2015	AltLd	with Marcus McLernon, David Boyd
with Marcus McLernon, David Boyd
westleas	3 Jul, 2015	Lead O/S

Trent T	3 Jul, 2015	Solo O/S	Had no previous knowledge of the route (didn't even know the name of it till someone mentioned it at the top haha). From the second I laid eyes on it, I was magnetically drawn to it and knew there was no way I could leave without climbing it. The exposure of some of the sections on this route tested me mentally in many ways. If you decide to scramble it, make sure it's relatively dry out and you have chalk. There will be spots where you'll have 300+ ft drops of exposure and the only thing keeping you alive is solid positioning/holds and friction. Wouldn't recommend if you don't have a head for heights.
Had no previous knowledge of the route (didn't even know the name of it till someone mentioned it at the top haha). From the second I laid eyes on it, I was magnetically drawn to it and knew there was no way I could leave without climbing it. The exposure of some of the sections on this route tested me mentally in many ways. If you decide to scramble it, make sure it's relatively dry out and you have chalk. There will be spots where you'll have 300+ ft drops of exposure and the only thing keeping you alive is solid positioning/holds and friction. Wouldn't recommend if you don't have a head for heights.
MikeSP	3 Jul, 2015	-	Mostly solo roped up for the gap
Mostly solo roped up for the gap
lcullum7	3 Jul, 2015	Solo rpt	with Rowan Chesmer
with Rowan Chesmer
dboyd197	3 Jul, 2015	2nd	with Douglas boulder. Some route finding issues lead to this being an epic day. topped out just after midnight. Treated to an excellent sunset. with Marcus McLernon, andy2lis
with Douglas boulder. Some route finding issues lead to this being an epic day. topped out just after midnight. Treated to an excellent sunset. with Marcus McLernon, andy2lis
Marcus McLernon	3 Jul, 2015	AltLd	Completed this straight after Douglas Boulder. Such a long day and we finished after midnight, topping out in the dark, strong winds and in the clouds for the last two hours. Nice route, most of it was Mod level so I was glad we did Douglas Boulder. We would have done it faster had we not traversed left way too early thinking we were on the eastern traverse when we went. This made things a little more interesting as the section we put ourselves on was VD level. Nice scramble route overall. with dboyd197, andy2lis
Completed this straight after Douglas Boulder. Such a long day and we finished after midnight, topping out in the dark, strong winds and in the clouds for the last two hours. Nice route, most of it was Mod level so I was glad we did Douglas Boulder. We would have done it faster had we not traversed left way too early thinking we were on the eastern traverse when we went. This made things a little more interesting as the section we put ourselves on was VD level. Nice scramble route overall. with dboyd197, andy2lis
happymarmot	1 Jul, 2015	Lead O/S	Mostly moved together. Mantas in 28 degree heat a poor choice
Mostly moved together. Mantas in 28 degree heat a poor choice
Hidden	20 Jun, 2015	-
Tim_Gomersall	13 Jun, 2015	Solo

arose	12 Jun, 2015	Lead	with Rob Maxted, Justin Russel
with Rob Maxted, Justin Russel
jwhereat	11 Jun, 2015	AltLd

Rolin	?Jun, 2015	-

Hidden	9 May, 2015	AltLd rpt
2minty	9 May, 2015	2nd	with willbris3
with willbris3
john. e.r	5 Apr, 2015	AltLd O/S	winter with dave smith
winter with dave smith
wilkinscl	2 Apr, 2015	AltLd	with morpcat
with morpcat
Dafer4	13 Mar, 2015	AltLd	Greate trip in the heart of the Ben!Good condition with amazing weather!with Gianpaolo.
Greate trip in the heart of the Ben!Good condition with amazing weather!with Gianpaolo.
Hidden	14 Feb, 2015	AltLd
baileyswalk	26 Jan, 2015	AltLd O/S	Good conditions on the ridge right now if a bit windy at times with Jack
Good conditions on the ridge right now if a bit windy at times with Jack
Gillieshill	??, 2015	AltLd O/S

Hidden	??, 2015	-
Joel Perkin	??, 2015	-

Jacob Phillips	??, 2015	Lead

Hidden	3 Dec, 2014	Solo O/S
Hidden	30 Nov, 2014	Solo
Hidden	30 Nov, 2014	Solo O/S
jimmatthews	30 Nov, 2014	Solo	From Direct Route on Douglas Boulder with allyhurst, SamSimpson
From Direct Route on Douglas Boulder with allyhurst, SamSimpson
BPaske	16 Nov, 2014	2nd	with Matt Amos, Stephen Beard
with Matt Amos, Stephen Beard
Matt Amos	16 Nov, 2014	AltLd	Moved together most of the way except the chimney after Douglas boulder which we pitched. Amazing to do it in November with no snow and a clear day!
Moved together most of the way except the chimney after Douglas boulder which we pitched. Amazing to do it in November with no snow and a clear day!
Harry Ellis	15 Nov, 2014	Solo

Hidden	?Nov, 2014	-
MBarraclough	1 Oct, 2014	-

Hidden	?Oct, 2014	Lead O/S
Mark Stevenson	?Oct, 2014	Lead rpt	with Instructing
with Instructing
keith hal	21 Sep, 2014	Solo O/S	Absolutely brilliant day out! Loved it! with Katrina
Absolutely brilliant day out! Loved it! with Katrina
Hidden	21 Sep, 2014	Solo
Mapleleaf	21 Sep, 2014	Lead	with Gaven
with Gaven
wjcdean	20 Sep, 2014	-	Moved together with adam for most of it. Pitched a couple of sections. Awesome day. Followed by Ben summit and CMD with BStar, jeottaway, Trevers
Moved together with adam for most of it. Pitched a couple of sections. Awesome day. Followed by Ben summit and CMD with BStar, jeottaway, Trevers
Trevers	20 Sep, 2014	AltLd	Moved together/pitched with Jack. Epic day out with Jack Ottoway
Moved together/pitched with Jack. Epic day out with Jack Ottoway
jeottaway	20 Sep, 2014	AltLd O/S	Amazing weather, excellent route.
Amazing weather, excellent route.
BStar	20 Sep, 2014	AltLd O/S	Epic day out. The gap is very interesting! with Will Dean
Epic day out. The gap is very interesting! with Will Dean
acodina	20 Sep, 2014	AltLd

Hidden	18 Sep, 2014	Solo
Hidden	14 Sep, 2014	2nd
JohnBotham	14 Sep, 2014	Lead	with FlatulentToad
with FlatulentToad
yehti	13 Sep, 2014	-	with Kevin Docherty, girlymonkey, Peter Young
with Kevin Docherty, girlymonkey, Peter Young
girlymonkey	13 Sep, 2014	Solo	with peter young, Kevin Docherty, yehti
with peter young, Kevin Docherty, yehti
david_n560	12 Sep, 2014	Solo	Great experience in mist with Douglas Boulder, though a lot of route is unexceptional scrambling. Took 2 false Eastern Traverses - not as obvious as guide suggests. Route finding on Boulder also a bit off! Best line direct and a bit hard for to solo for me. Ridge great in descent.
Great experience in mist with Douglas Boulder, though a lot of route is unexceptional scrambling. Took 2 false Eastern Traverses - not as obvious as guide suggests. Route finding on Boulder also a bit off! Best line direct and a bit hard for to solo for me. Ridge great in descent.
luckyjim	11 Sep, 2014	Solo	first route since knackering my leg in April : )
first route since knackering my leg in April : )
Alastair MacSween	9 Sep, 2014	Solo rpt

peterjph	9 Sep, 2014	AltLd rpt	pitched section up small tower, and just after Tower gap.
pitched section up small tower, and just after Tower gap.
Hidden	9 Sep, 2014	AltLd O/S
andrewcoultherd	8 Sep, 2014	AltLd	with Lee, Becky
with Lee, Becky
Phil Lyon	6 Sep, 2014	AltLd O/S

M Mathieson	4 Sep, 2014	-	First mountain route with Robb
First mountain route with Robb
Hidden	3 Sep, 2014	2nd rpt
esther	?Sep, 2014	AltLd

murray	?Sep, 2014	Lead O/S	with Ryan
with Ryan
Hidden	30 Aug, 2014	AltLd O/S
kirstypallas	26 Aug, 2014	Solo

marie_p	26 Aug, 2014	-	with mike
with mike
Billy	26 Aug, 2014	Solo	with kirstypallas
with kirstypallas
Hidden	24 Aug, 2014	-
Shea	24 Aug, 2014	Solo O/S	Fantastic day out, drove from and back to Edinburgh. Jumped the gap before realising people probably use ropes to do it. with ChristineR, ieuanr
Fantastic day out, drove from and back to Edinburgh. Jumped the gap before realising people probably use ropes to do it. with ChristineR, ieuanr
ChristineR	24 Aug, 2014	Solo	with Shea
with Shea
ieuanr	24 Aug, 2014	Solo O/S	Great way to summit Ben Nevis. Approach shoes perfect. Impossible to go off route. Just follow the crampon scratches. with ChristineR, Shea
Great way to summit Ben Nevis. Approach shoes perfect. Impossible to go off route. Just follow the crampon scratches. with ChristineR, Shea
ChristineR	24 Aug, 2014	Solo	with Shea
with Shea
Pero	24 Aug, 2014	Solo

alisonlea75	24 Aug, 2014	2nd	with stuartelford
with stuartelford
Hidden	23 Aug, 2014	AltLd
Hidden	23 Aug, 2014	Lead
rossBr1	19 Aug, 2014	-	with Chris Clifford
with Chris Clifford
Deezel65	19 Aug, 2014	Solo O/S	Very very wet and very low visibility, first time climbing the route and found it pretty hairy under the conditions, can imagine on a clear dry day it's a lovely outing. Glad to have got it done though as been top of my wish list for a long time.
Very very wet and very low visibility, first time climbing the route and found it pretty hairy under the conditions, can imagine on a clear dry day it's a lovely outing. Glad to have got it done though as been top of my wish list for a long time.
Rob N	15 Aug, 2014	Solo rpt	4hrs 20mins from Northface carpark to summit to the Ben Nevis Inn
4hrs 20mins from Northface carpark to summit to the Ben Nevis Inn
RLimmer	?Aug, 2014	AltLd O/S	with John Limmer
with John Limmer
Coops_13	30 Jul, 2014	Solo O/S	Amazing over tower gap, 1 and half hours bottom to top with Patrick Hill
Amazing over tower gap, 1 and half hours bottom to top with Patrick Hill
Patrick Hill	30 Jul, 2014	Solo O/S	with Coops_13
with Coops_13
Hidden	26 Jul, 2014	Solo
SUColdo	25 Jul, 2014	-	descent
descent
HimTiggins	23 Jul, 2014	AltLd O/S

samvimes1982	23 Jul, 2014	AltLd O/S	Mostly second with a lead higher up, many "pitches" solo or moving together. with Tim Higgins
Mostly second with a lead higher up, many "pitches" solo or moving together. with Tim Higgins
Hidden	22 Jul, 2014	AltLd
Mike505	22 Jul, 2014	Solo O/S	20+ Degrees C with a clear Summit!
20+ Degrees C with a clear Summit!
Calum3610	19 Jul, 2014	Lead	Lead the gap, soloed everything else.
Lead the gap, soloed everything else.
Little AndyH	19 Jul, 2014	-	with Calum Agnew, Rob Reglinski
with Calum Agnew, Rob Reglinski
Hidden	18 Jul, 2014	AltLd dnf
Samuel Wainwright	12 Jul, 2014	AltLd

Simon Yearsley	9 Jul, 2014	AltLd	A mad dash of fun. with Helen Rennard
A mad dash of fun. with Helen Rennard
Finn Curry	8 Jul, 2014	AltLd	Damp and midgy today, but bloody good fun. Saw no one else on route. with Stephen Halliday
Damp and midgy today, but bloody good fun. Saw no one else on route. with Stephen Halliday
Stephen Halliday	8 Jul, 2014	AltLd	with Finn Curry
with Finn Curry
Gerlach	5 Jul, 2014	-	with Kelcat
with Kelcat
Hidden	5 Jul, 2014	AltLd O/S
shoulders	5 Jul, 2014	Lead O/S	Rain, snow (on the ground) and sun, even a chopper resupply of the CIC hut. tres alpine. with dai
Rain, snow (on the ground) and sun, even a chopper resupply of the CIC hut. tres alpine. with dai
Baggie	1 Jul, 2014	-

JohnnyBoy59	30 Jun, 2014	Solo O/S	Solo except roping up to cross the Gap. Excellent weather. 2hrs 20min from hut to top. Tempted to jump the gap!!! with Sion Guy
Solo except roping up to cross the Gap. Excellent weather. 2hrs 20min from hut to top. Tempted to jump the gap!!! with Sion Guy
Hidden	29 Jun, 2014	AltLd
Hidden	29 Jun, 2014	AltLd
SWalls	29 Jun, 2014	Solo	In descent. Rope for gap. with Gem Munro, IainMunro
In descent. Rope for gap. with Gem Munro, IainMunro
sergio46	28 Jun, 2014	AltLd O/S	with John McDonald
with John McDonald
Hidden	28 Jun, 2014	AltLd
joe_lancs	27 Jun, 2014	Lead O/S

sj87	26 Jun, 2014	-

djdavies	26 Jun, 2014	2nd	with Sue Jeffrey
with Sue Jeffrey
Hidden	22 Jun, 2014	Solo rpt
Neil Adams	22 Jun, 2014	Solo	with Burnsie
with Burnsie
esther	22 Jun, 2014	AltLd	with dodfoster
with dodfoster
dodfoster	22 Jun, 2014	AltLd O/S	with esther
with esther
Hugh Simons	22 Jun, 2014	AltLd O/S	Completed on the night of the summer solstice! After doing the Douglas Boulder Direct we continued on, enjoying the fantastic easy climbing. Soloed the majority, only pitching a few bits where we got lost thinking we had found the eastern traverse. Highlight has got to be the tunnel - just brilliant! Topped out just before 4.00am - shame the mist was in so we didn't get a view. with Adz
Completed on the night of the summer solstice! After doing the Douglas Boulder Direct we continued on, enjoying the fantastic easy climbing. Soloed the majority, only pitching a few bits where we got lost thinking we had found the eastern traverse. Highlight has got to be the tunnel - just brilliant! Topped out just before 4.00am - shame the mist was in so we didn't get a view. with Adz
IanMcC	21 Jun, 2014	AltLd	Mostly soloed. with JimSh
Mostly soloed. with JimSh
Hidden	21 Jun, 2014	-
Ulgrid	21 Jun, 2014	AltLd O/S	Midsummernight ascent, taking in the Douglas Boulder. Started at 8pm and finished at 3am. The best weekend of the year so far. with david_brookes
Midsummernight ascent, taking in the Douglas Boulder. Started at 8pm and finished at 3am. The best weekend of the year so far. with david_brookes
Hidden	21 Jun, 2014	AltLd
SimonN	21 Jun, 2014	AltLd

Lisa Stocks	21 Jun, 2014	2nd	with Stuart Coupe
with Stuart Coupe
Hidden	21 Jun, 2014	AltLd
Yoshi	20 Jun, 2014	Solo O/S	No rope, however clipped directly to 1 sling around the boulder above the gap. In general easier than expected and not as continuous, phenomenal in spite of this. The climb out of the Douglas Gap, along with the ascent of Little Tower were the technical highlights. 10/10 for setting, atmosphere and scale.
No rope, however clipped directly to 1 sling around the boulder above the gap. In general easier than expected and not as continuous, phenomenal in spite of this. The climb out of the Douglas Gap, along with the ascent of Little Tower were the technical highlights. 10/10 for setting, atmosphere and scale.
Nathan Adam	19 Jun, 2014	Solo	Left the house in FW at 7.15pm, was back at the house for 12am. Superb route which just flows if you know the correct line.
Left the house in FW at 7.15pm, was back at the house for 12am. Superb route which just flows if you know the correct line.
Hidden	18 Jun, 2014	Solo
malone	18 Jun, 2014	Solo	with Appleby
with Appleby
iceicebaby	17 Jun, 2014	-	After work. with tubby two
After work. with tubby two
Alastair MacSween	17 Jun, 2014	Solo rpt

Hidden	16 Jun, 2014	Solo O/S
Hidden	15 Jun, 2014	Lead O/S
robahalliday	15 Jun, 2014	Lead O/S	Pitched 4 times, climbed with Kate with Kate Bellew
Pitched 4 times, climbed with Kate with Kate Bellew
Nathan Adam	14 Jun, 2014	Lead	Mostly moved together with a mate still getting his climbing legs. Managed to get a bit lost after being a bit too keen to find the eastern traverse, all came good in the end and an enjoyable added bit of adventure!
Mostly moved together with a mate still getting his climbing legs. Managed to get a bit lost after being a bit too keen to find the eastern traverse, all came good in the end and an enjoyable added bit of adventure!
ruaridhmac	14 Jun, 2014	2nd	Mostly solo, nearly fell, rope over gap with Ally Campbell, mzchambers, Mackinclimb, susannasimpson
Mostly solo, nearly fell, rope over gap with Ally Campbell, mzchambers, Mackinclimb, susannasimpson
Mackinclimb	14 Jun, 2014	Solo

mzchambers	14 Jun, 2014	Lead	with ruaridhmac
with ruaridhmac
susannasimpson	14 Jun, 2014	Lead	with Ally Campbell, mzchambers, Mackinclimb, ruaridhmac
with Ally Campbell, mzchambers, Mackinclimb, ruaridhmac
funkyvin1	6 Jun, 2014	AltLd O/S	Moved together mostly. Wasn't brave enough to balance along ridge to tower gap, had to stoop for 1st bit. with Cuillin Calling
Moved together mostly. Wasn't brave enough to balance along ridge to tower gap, had to stoop for 1st bit. with Cuillin Calling
Cuillin Calling	6 Jun, 2014	AltLd	with funkyvin1
with funkyvin1
simondunf	?Jun, 2014	Solo	in descent
in descent
andy dunn	24 May, 2014	AltLd	with J
with J
Blurgy319	24 May, 2014	Lead rpt	with Arran Glencross, Lee Wales
with Arran Glencross, Lee Wales
Gav Parker	19 May, 2014	2nd

GlennWatson	2 May, 2014	Solo

Hidden	?May, 2014	-
sarahjk	?May, 2014	AltLd

Hidden	?Apr, 2014	-
KennyGeoghegan	1 Mar, 2014	Lead

suds_01	20 Feb, 2014	2nd O/S	with Katie smith
with Katie smith
lost.arrow	18 Feb, 2014	AltLd	with Stu Sherwood
with Stu Sherwood
Tilt	?Feb, 2014	2nd	Good settled weather on this sunday, lots of snow about, got bottlenecked but had good company and maxed out all drops of daylight. Excellent day. with Whorlhill
Good settled weather on this sunday, lots of snow about, got bottlenecked but had good company and maxed out all drops of daylight. Excellent day. with Whorlhill
Richard Thombs	9 Jan, 2014	2nd O/S	Loads of fresh snow, but had consolidated nicely the previous night. Put the track in, hopefully others will find it helpful! Scottish Winter III/3 with Mark Walker
Loads of fresh snow, but had consolidated nicely the previous night. Put the track in, hopefully others will find it helpful! Scottish Winter III/3 with Mark Walker
Busby	??, 2014	-

nj.harris	??, 2014	-

Hidden	??, 2014	Lead O/S
Hidden	??, 2014	AltLd O/S
Hidden	??, 2014	-
marxk	??, 2014	-

bandersnatch	??, 2014	-

Allanfairfechan	??, 2014	AltLd	with Steve Kent
with Steve Kent
Hidden	??, 2014	-
crustypunkuk	??, 2014	-

chapmand	??, 2014	-

Hidden	??, 2014	-
James Thacker	??, 2014	-

Nathan Adam	16 Oct, 2013	Solo O/S	First route of such a scale on the Ben, a great mountaineering route ! Cold wind which meant nippy fingers for a lot of the day, cloud was well established up top and the rock pretty rimed from Tower gap up. Pitched tower gap as it was a bit glazed. Will be back after winter for a proper solo, not what i'd call comparable to the big scrambles on Skye.
First route of such a scale on the Ben, a great mountaineering route ! Cold wind which meant nippy fingers for a lot of the day, cloud was well established up top and the rock pretty rimed from Tower gap up. Pitched tower gap as it was a bit glazed. Will be back after winter for a proper solo, not what i'd call comparable to the big scrambles on Skye.
Jenny Hall	13 Oct, 2013	Solo	with Louis
with Louis
Louis Hume	13 Oct, 2013	Lead	with Jenny Hall
with Jenny Hall
mzchambers	13 Oct, 2013	Solo β	Linked up with doing down the CMD
Linked up with doing down the CMD
Jenny Hall	13 Oct, 2013	Solo O/S	with Louis
with Louis
jesss	12 Oct, 2013	-	with chris147
with chris147
mattking_109	12 Oct, 2013	Solo	Scouting it out for winter... with Iona, Lizzie, Joe W
Scouting it out for winter... with Iona, Lizzie, Joe W
Hidden	10 Oct, 2013	Solo
Chrismith	5 Oct, 2013	Solo	with Shane
with Shane
GOS	29 Sep, 2013	2nd O/S	long day, only 3 h on ridge (usually moving together) but 12h round trip inc douglas boulder with John Holterman, Michael Gibson
long day, only 3 h on ridge (usually moving together) but 12h round trip inc douglas boulder with John Holterman, Michael Gibson
luckyjim	29 Sep, 2013	Solo

Malpractise	28 Sep, 2013	Lead	Combined with CMD arête, long day out. with Ray Peace
Combined with CMD arête, long day out. with Ray Peace
MikeLell	10 Sep, 2013	Solo O/S	In B3s (maybe not the best choice considering the walk-out) Rock was a bit damp in places and climbed the whole route shrouded in cloud so not much to see. First time on The Ben...great day out!
In B3s (maybe not the best choice considering the walk-out) Rock was a bit damp in places and climbed the whole route shrouded in cloud so not much to see. First time on The Ben...great day out!
Hidden	9 Sep, 2013	-
Hidden	9 Sep, 2013	AltLd rpt
Hidden	6 Sep, 2013	-
Hidden	6 Sep, 2013	AltLd
Dave Douglas	?Sep, 2013	Lead	with James Douglas
with James Douglas
James Douglas	?Sep, 2013	2nd O/S	with Dave Douglas
with Dave Douglas
jamesgr87	?Sep, 2013	AltLd O/S

Hidden	28 Aug, 2013	Solo
lennym	26 Aug, 2013	-

ankyo	25 Aug, 2013	Lead	With Tony Heap. Beautiful clear day. Down by CMD
With Tony Heap. Beautiful clear day. Down by CMD
Mearnser	23 Aug, 2013	2nd

Jelly Mould Surfer	10 Aug, 2013	-	6 hrs from car park to summit
6 hrs from car park to summit
bigrob	10 Aug, 2013	Lead	6 hours from car park to summit with Jelly Mould Surfer, tommy trance pants, joel perkins, mike garett
6 hours from car park to summit with Jelly Mould Surfer, tommy trance pants, joel perkins, mike garett
Chris wilson	10 Aug, 2013	Lead	Low cloud and wet rock made for a careful roped ascent but i thoroughly enjoyed this classic route. In places a bit of route finding is needed to keep to the easiest line, but if you are not on clean rock you are offline. Probably my favourite diff to date with Marianne
Low cloud and wet rock made for a careful roped ascent but i thoroughly enjoyed this classic route. In places a bit of route finding is needed to keep to the easiest line, but if you are not on clean rock you are offline. Probably my favourite diff to date with Marianne
Hidden	10 Aug, 2013	Lead
Dave Douglas	5 Aug, 2013	Lead rpt	New variation eastern traverse was exciting. Managed to back track and get back on proper line. James coped very well considering he is only 12. with James Douglas
New variation eastern traverse was exciting. Managed to back track and get back on proper line. James coped very well considering he is only 12. with James Douglas
TwoChimes	4 Aug, 2013	AltLd O/S	with Jim, Davy B
with Jim, Davy B
Hidden	4 Aug, 2013	Solo
Hidden	?Aug, 2013	AltLd
will moy	?Aug, 2013	Lead	with sophie
with sophie
nblackbeard	31 Jul, 2013	AltLd O/S	Moved together for mostof the route and pitched the more difficult sections. Our first route of this scale on our own :-). with gfoster
Moved together for mostof the route and pitched the more difficult sections. Our first route of this scale on our own :-). with gfoster
luckyjim	28 Jul, 2013	AltLd	A tad wet!! with D Helm
A tad wet!! with D Helm
R0bbie	27 Jul, 2013	Lead	with Angelo, Jock
with Angelo, Jock
George Killaspy	21 Jul, 2013	Solo	with Robh101
with Robh101
Gabe Oliver	21 Jul, 2013	Lead O/S	only roped up for a few bits. amazing day out, cloudless skies and amazing exposure
only roped up for a few bits. amazing day out, cloudless skies and amazing exposure
Hidden	21 Jul, 2013	Solo O/S
Jörmungandr	21 Jul, 2013	AltLd	with Jamie Bomber
with Jamie Bomber
Gawyllie	19 Jul, 2013	Solo	in descent
in descent
Hidden	18 Jul, 2013	Solo
Hidden	14 Jul, 2013	-
Hidden	13 Jul, 2013	AltLd
Graeme Barr	13 Jul, 2013	-	Decended as one of five classic ridges in a day. with climbhead
Decended as one of five classic ridges in a day. with climbhead
bryan p	13 Jul, 2013	-	with kate, James
with kate, James
dapperdan	13 Jul, 2013	2nd O/S	Great conditions, Holden lead, 4 hours with 2 of stops
Great conditions, Holden lead, 4 hours with 2 of stops
danieleaston	12 Jul, 2013	-	Roped for the gap with Mark
Roped for the gap with Mark
Michael Haywood	11 Jul, 2013	AltLd	Very Fun with Damon Rodwell
Very Fun with Damon Rodwell
hedgehog_john	8 Jul, 2013	AltLd	with itsraining
with itsraining
Hidden	8 Jul, 2013	AltLd
Hidden	?Jul, 2013	-
AndyGriffiths	?Jul, 2013	Solo	Solo apart from roping up over tower gap with RP, MW
Solo apart from roping up over tower gap with RP, MW
mikelaing	?Jul, 2013	Lead	with Trevor Rowan
with Trevor Rowan
Hidden	21 Jun, 2013	Solo O/S
mzchambers	21 Jun, 2013	Solo O/S	Night time ascent on the summer solstice
Night time ascent on the summer solstice
Hidden	8 Jun, 2013	Solo
Hidden	8 Jun, 2013	Solo O/S
luckyjim	8 Jun, 2013	Solo

Gawyllie	8 Jun, 2013	Solo	In descent
In descent
le t	7 Jun, 2013	Solo O/S

Hidden	7 Jun, 2013	Solo O/S
Bethwoodley	6 Jun, 2013	2nd O/S	Thought this route was great and spectacular views! Didn't enjoy the descent as much. with mmason1, RUDIN.J.D.H
Thought this route was great and spectacular views! Didn't enjoy the descent as much. with mmason1, RUDIN.J.D.H
RUDIN.J.D.H	6 Jun, 2013	AltLd O/S	Great Conditioneds, Tower gap a cheeky step. Great Fun with Beth Woodly, Mike Mason
Great Conditioneds, Tower gap a cheeky step. Great Fun with Beth Woodly, Mike Mason
Hidden	5 Jun, 2013	Solo O/S
Rosie Robson	5 Jun, 2013	-	with Luke Cullum, Simon Smith
with Luke Cullum, Simon Smith
lcullum7	5 Jun, 2013	Solo O/S	with Rosie Robson, sink14
with Rosie Robson, sink14
mikemartin	4 Jun, 2013	Solo

JamesMortimer4	2 Jun, 2013	-	with clemmie Mitchell, Tim Miller
with clemmie Mitchell, Tim Miller
gsevans	1 Jun, 2013	Lead O/S	Only on the Ben can you witness all four seasons on one route.. Some pretty interesting climbing in the wet but a great day out nonetheless with aldo56
Only on the Ben can you witness all four seasons on one route.. Some pretty interesting climbing in the wet but a great day out nonetheless with aldo56
aldo56	1 Jun, 2013	2nd O/S	Very wet and some what spicy due to the rain. Crux was definitely the little tower as it was so wet; a fine lead from Gaz "good to go" Evans. Cleared up as we reached the Great Tower, from then on it was fantastic. with gsevans
Very wet and some what spicy due to the rain. Crux was definitely the little tower as it was so wet; a fine lead from Gaz "good to go" Evans. Cleared up as we reached the Great Tower, from then on it was fantastic. with gsevans
sam0000	?Jun, 2013	Solo O/S

ClemmieMitchell	?Jun, 2013	2nd

Bob.allan	30 May, 2013	AltLd	with Ice Spider
with Ice Spider
Ice Spider	30 May, 2013	AltLd	Started up South West Gully Ridge to take in Douglas Boulder first. with Bob.allan
Started up South West Gully Ridge to take in Douglas Boulder first. with Bob.allan
Willythegreat	3 Mar, 2013	Lead

winter hill1	?Mar, 2013	AltLd

GlennWatson	22 Feb, 2013	Solo

Ched	2 Feb, 2013	AltLd G/U	with gali
with gali
Hidden	2 Feb, 2013	AltLd
Tony Kartawick	??, 2013	-

Hidden	??, 2013	-
Hidden	??, 2013	-
TheAndyBarker	??, 2013	-

andybirtwistle	??, 2013	-

DougSt	??, 2013	Solo	with various
with various
clarky_two	??, 2013	-

Paterson12	??, 2013	-	Horrendous conditions
Horrendous conditions
westong	??, 2013	-

mim tiller	??, 2013	Lead O/S

Paterson12	??, 2013	2nd

Andrew Holden	??, 2013	Lead

Andrew Holden	??, 2013	Solo

Hidden	??, 2013	-
Hidden	??, 2013	-
Hidden	??, 2013	-
mark12345	14 Dec, 2012	2nd	good quick asent lots os snow
good quick asent lots os snow
stev1e.wilso	26 Oct, 2012	-

Finn Curry	12 Oct, 2012	2nd	Great fun, snow from below the Little Tower. Fantastic route. with Guy Stevens
Great fun, snow from below the Little Tower. Fantastic route. with Guy Stevens
Kellz	5 Oct, 2012	2nd	Greasy, rainy, cloudy, then sunny for the gap for max exposure! Good view fro the top though :)
Greasy, rainy, cloudy, then sunny for the gap for max exposure! Good view fro the top though :)
Hugh Macgregor	29 Sep, 2012	2nd	with Steve Mullan, Stewart Whiting
with Steve Mullan, Stewart Whiting
Captain Solo	23 Sep, 2012	Solo rpt	Descent, snow down to the gap, wind picking up.
Descent, snow down to the gap, wind picking up.
Robertgiddy	16 Sep, 2012	Lead

Hidden	15 Sep, 2012	2nd
stafford101	12 Sep, 2012	Lead O/S	Spectacular route, lots of good ridge scrambling interspersed with many points of interest. Pitched only a few of the more serious parts. with Katherine Ross
Spectacular route, lots of good ridge scrambling interspersed with many points of interest. Pitched only a few of the more serious parts. with Katherine Ross
Katherine Ross	12 Sep, 2012	2nd O/S	Nice climbing despite rain and snow! Moved together pitching a couple of bits. with stafford101
Nice climbing despite rain and snow! Moved together pitching a couple of bits. with stafford101
Roberttaylor	9 Sep, 2012	Solo O/S

Ly-Cilph	9 Sep, 2012	Lead O/S	Moved together in 2.5hrs. Marvellous, though a bit underwhelming after all the hype. with Benni V
Moved together in 2.5hrs. Marvellous, though a bit underwhelming after all the hype. with Benni V
tim newton	2 Sep, 2012	Lead rpt	with betty grohmannova, marie brichova
with betty grohmannova, marie brichova
Hidden	2 Sep, 2012	2nd O/S
Humm1985	2 Sep, 2012	Lead	with pete_naylor
with pete_naylor
rnotman67	31 Aug, 2012	AltLd O/S	Climbed as a three, stunning cloud free day. absolutly amazing route. with Mark Watson, Adam Bouglas
Climbed as a three, stunning cloud free day. absolutly amazing route. with Mark Watson, Adam Bouglas
martinh13	26 Aug, 2012	Solo

Hidden	26 Aug, 2012	AltLd O/S
Simnel	26 Aug, 2012	AltLd O/S	Fantastic mountaineering day out...great fun. with Rog, dakidunn, Tim, crazyscotsman55
Fantastic mountaineering day out...great fun. with Rog, dakidunn, Tim, crazyscotsman55
dakidunn	26 Aug, 2012	AltLd	with Roger
with Roger
abbeywall	26 Aug, 2012	Solo

Jones_88	26 Aug, 2012	Solo O/S	Bit of a let down after all of the hype.
Bit of a let down after all of the hype.
Brendan	24 Aug, 2012	Solo O/S	with Paul
with Paul
Hidden	19 Aug, 2012	-
Hidden	19 Aug, 2012	-
Alastair MacSween	11 Aug, 2012	Solo rpt	with Graham Hunter
with Graham Hunter
Ian Hinkins	11 Aug, 2012	Lead	with Cath
with Cath
Davy B	5 Aug, 2012	AltLd

Goose4	4 Aug, 2012	Solo O/S	with david221088, Tim Hunt
with david221088, Tim Hunt
Hidden	3 Aug, 2012	-
tommylongfellow	3 Aug, 2012	AltLd	with mountainpunk
with mountainpunk
mountainpunk	3 Aug, 2012	-	with Tommy
with Tommy
Jones_88	?Aug, 2012	AltLd	Carried the rope for most of the route. I think me may have pitched the section after the tower gap. I've only ever been up the ben in winter and it was quite a shock to see how busy it gets on a summers day. with adam06
Carried the rope for most of the route. I think me may have pitched the section after the tower gap. I've only ever been up the ben in winter and it was quite a shock to see how busy it gets on a summers day. with adam06
richi3d10	?Aug, 2012	Lead O/S

Jones_88	?Aug, 2012	AltLd	with adam06
with adam06
dkd	?Aug, 2012	Lead O/S	with Al
with Al
Ray Sparks	26 Jul, 2012	2nd	direct route via douglas boulder with alan h
direct route via douglas boulder with alan h
mataius	25 Jul, 2012	AltLd

caity	21 Jul, 2012	-	with Alistair Everett, cpt_si, Dan_Staff
with Alistair Everett, cpt_si, Dan_Staff
Dan_Staff	21 Jul, 2012	-	with caity, cpt_si, Alistair Everett
with caity, cpt_si, Alistair Everett
Hidden	21 Jul, 2012	-
Hidden	19 Jul, 2012	Lead rpt
robahalliday	7 Jul, 2012	Lead O/S

Hidden	2 Jul, 2012	Solo O/S
Hidden	1 Jul, 2012	AltLd O/S
jimhall	1 Jul, 2012	Solo O/S	what an incredible day, and an incredible route. Soloing it in the rain made for quite an exciting day out!
what an incredible day, and an incredible route. Soloing it in the rain made for quite an exciting day out!
jimontherocks	?Jul, 2012	Lead	with David Barclay, Graeme
with David Barclay, Graeme
Iain Thow	26 Jun, 2012	Lead	Soloed except for Tower Gap. Nobody climbing anywhere on N Face despite superb weather and bone dry rock! with Nate Webb
Soloed except for Tower Gap. Nobody climbing anywhere on N Face despite superb weather and bone dry rock! with Nate Webb
BelleVedere	26 Jun, 2012	-	Rope out for 3 short pitches (entry chimney, slanty ledge, the gap) we did rest solo. Rain closed in on us for The Great Tower onwards. Great to be out with the girls :) with Susie Hill, Cath O'Shea
Rope out for 3 short pitches (entry chimney, slanty ledge, the gap) we did rest solo. Rain closed in on us for The Great Tower onwards. Great to be out with the girls :) with Susie Hill, Cath O'Shea
Jack Loftus	25 Jun, 2012	Solo O/S	with NickoClimb
with NickoClimb
D_Wills	20 Jun, 2012	Solo O/S

kb273	14 Jun, 2012	Lead O/S

Sally Hudson	14 Jun, 2012	Lead	with Kate Woolley
with Kate Woolley
luckyjim	14 Jun, 2012	Solo

The Big Sender	12 Jun, 2012	Solo rpt	with catrin, Liam Ingram, Triggalicious
with catrin, Liam Ingram, Triggalicious
Liam Ingram	12 Jun, 2012	Solo rpt	with catrin289, The Big Sender, Triggalicious
with catrin289, The Big Sender, Triggalicious
Triggalicious	12 Jun, 2012	Solo	with The Big Sender, Liam Ingram
with The Big Sender, Liam Ingram
catrin289	12 Jun, 2012	Solo	Roped up for the gap. with The Big Sender, Triggalicious, Liam Ingram
Roped up for the gap. with The Big Sender, Triggalicious, Liam Ingram
Hidden	9 Jun, 2012	Lead O/S
Hidden	8 Jun, 2012	AltLd O/S
dkd	8 Jun, 2012	AltLd	with karly54
with karly54
Hidden	5 Jun, 2012	AltLd O/S
Hidden	5 Jun, 2012	2nd O/S
lisagrant	4 Jun, 2012	2nd O/S	with terry ralphs, benghull
with terry ralphs, benghull
benghull	4 Jun, 2012	2nd O/S	Part of the Mammut 150 peaks tour, cracking day out. with Terry Ralphs, lisagrant
Part of the Mammut 150 peaks tour, cracking day out. with Terry Ralphs, lisagrant
Pete Rigby	3 Jun, 2012	Lead O/S	with Jack Palmer, Joe Rigby, Kelli Roberts
with Jack Palmer, Joe Rigby, Kelli Roberts
Hidden	3 Jun, 2012	AltLd O/S
Hidden	2 Jun, 2012	-
Adam Coles	2 Jun, 2012	Solo	with hilty
with hilty
Hidden	2 Jun, 2012	-
Hidden	1 Jun, 2012	AltLd O/S
allyrocke	1 Jun, 2012	AltLd O/S	with Clement Hutin
with Clement Hutin
Sam Warby	1 Jun, 2012	AltLd

Hidden	?Jun, 2012	-
davidrj1	27 May, 2012	-	Great route and the weather was brilliant with Paul Riley
Great route and the weather was brilliant with Paul Riley
Owain	27 May, 2012	-	No sunglasses with David Jack, Paul Reilly
No sunglasses with David Jack, Paul Reilly
franksnb	26 May, 2012	AltLd O/S	alpine style. see blog:http://remoteexposure.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/tower-ridge.html with owen
alpine style. see blog:http://remoteexposure.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/tower-ridge.html with owen
Chad123	26 May, 2012	Solo O/S	Not quite an O/S as I've done it in winter but its quite different. We finished Torro at 4pm and thought this would be a good double, an hour later we were on the summit, shirts off enjoying the sunshine! Bone dry all the way and quite fun, airy and juggy climbing if you stick to the crest all the way, except for Eastern Traverse. Thought about jumping the gap but was a bit breezy....great day out.... with Rik, Viv
Not quite an O/S as I've done it in winter but its quite different. We finished Torro at 4pm and thought this would be a good double, an hour later we were on the summit, shirts off enjoying the sunshine! Bone dry all the way and quite fun, airy and juggy climbing if you stick to the crest all the way, except for Eastern Traverse. Thought about jumping the gap but was a bit breezy....great day out.... with Rik, Viv
OwenF	26 May, 2012	AltLd	with franksnb
with franksnb
Hidden	6 May, 2012	2nd
somethingelse	?May, 2012	Solo	moved together with Jack, jkellis, Pete Rigby
moved together with Jack, jkellis, Pete Rigby
Hidden	28 Apr, 2012	AltLd
Nevis_Ben	2 Apr, 2012	AltLd rpt	Nice route to warm up for a further few days of Ben Nevis routes with Olly Giles
Nice route to warm up for a further few days of Ben Nevis routes with Olly Giles
mark88	31 Mar, 2012	-	with Paul Millen
with Paul Millen
Dan0Me	27 Mar, 2012	AltLd O/S	with Josh C
with Josh C
nickcj	27 Mar, 2012	Lead

Hidden	26 Mar, 2012	2nd
Hidden	26 Mar, 2012	2nd
Ken Applegate	22 Mar, 2012	Lead	Only needed crampons for the Eastern Traverse and final exit gully. Stunning day out! with Phil, John
Only needed crampons for the Eastern Traverse and final exit gully. Stunning day out! with Phil, John
Rickwillemse	9 Mar, 2012	Lead

Hidden	?Mar, 2012	Solo dnf
Jonnie Watkins	2 Feb, 2012	Lead O/S	Winter conditions
Winter conditions
Hidden	14 Jan, 2012	AltLd O/S
010paw	13 Jan, 2012	2nd O/S	Awesome day out. Weather was superb! Thought the climb out of the eastern traverse was a wee bit Spicy and really enjoyed the Gap. Another quality day on the Ben and Andy + Kenny ended up involved in a rescue. Everyone was ok, and they got a lift off the hill in the helicopter - beats walking. with Guy Stephens, calum mcphee, Andy watt, Kenny grant
Awesome day out. Weather was superb! Thought the climb out of the eastern traverse was a wee bit Spicy and really enjoyed the Gap. Another quality day on the Ben and Andy + Kenny ended up involved in a rescue. Everyone was ok, and they got a lift off the hill in the helicopter - beats walking. with Guy Stephens, calum mcphee, Andy watt, Kenny grant
Jones_88	?Jan, 2012	AltLd	with adam06
with adam06
Jones_88	?Jan, 2012	AltLd	with adam06
with adam06
Jones_88	?Jan, 2012	AltLd	with adam06
with adam06
kelliroberts3	??, 2012	2nd	with Pete Rigby
with Pete Rigby
Patzl	??, 2012	-

Tony Kartawick	??, 2012	-

pasbury	??, 2012	-

Patzl	??, 2012	-

beardy mike	??, 2012	-

Hidden	??, 2012	Lead
matt perks	??, 2012	-

captain dringo	??, 2012	-

matt perks	??, 2012	-

Hidden	??, 2012	-
goadventure1	??, 2012	-

Ian JL	??, 2012	-

DGY	??, 2012	-

Hidden	??, 2012	-
TheAndyBarker	??, 2012	-

m dunn	??, 2012	-

baileyswalk	??, 2012	-

Hidden	??, 2012	-
Hidden	??, 2012	-
Hidden	??, 2012	-
adam06	??, 2012	AltLd	with Jones_88
with Jones_88
TheAndyBarker	??, 2012	-

ridgeking92	??, 2012	-

Tony Kartawick	??, 2012	-

butteredfrog	??, 2012	-

Steven Carter	??, 2012	Lead O/S

Narked4fun	??, 2012	-

Hidden	??, 2012	-
Lamb	5 Nov, 2011	Solo β	Roped for TD Gap. with Strathaven Crew
Roped for TD Gap. with Strathaven Crew
Hidden	5 Nov, 2011	-
Chris Ellyatt	15 Oct, 2011	Solo O/S	Great climb, although absolutely soaking, route was mostly a waterfall! Descended No.4 gully. with STAUMC
Great climb, although absolutely soaking, route was mostly a waterfall! Descended No.4 gully. with STAUMC
Hidden	1 Oct, 2011	-
EamonH	1 Oct, 2011	2nd	with adam gregg
with adam gregg
Hidden	1 Oct, 2011	Lead
Adamski1986	1 Oct, 2011	Lead	with EamonH
with EamonH
Hidden	5 Sep, 2011	AltLd O/S
bowls	31 Aug, 2011	2nd	Wet, damp rock, took us a long time. Traversed under the great tower from the Eastern Traverse and re-joined the ridge by the gap. Rock quality generally not as good as we would have expected. A long day made longer by carrying some 70 year old down the last stretch of the tourist path in the dark as his legs had gone!
Wet, damp rock, took us a long time. Traversed under the great tower from the Eastern Traverse and re-joined the ridge by the gap. Rock quality generally not as good as we would have expected. A long day made longer by carrying some 70 year old down the last stretch of the tourist path in the dark as his legs had gone!
Hidden	31 Aug, 2011	AltLd
libby.southgate	30 Aug, 2011	-	We moved together because it was raining and we were wearing trainers rather than big boots, having walking in intending to do Centurion. A really cool climb. with emily roo, Venla Kantola
We moved together because it was raining and we were wearing trainers rather than big boots, having walking in intending to do Centurion. A really cool climb. with emily roo, Venla Kantola
karlb	29 Aug, 2011	2nd

HIGHTOWER	27 Aug, 2011	Lead rpt	with Luke Watts, Dave Gleave
with Luke Watts, Dave Gleave
Hidden	23 Aug, 2011	AltLd
Fie	20 Aug, 2011	2nd O/S	with Roch
with Roch
Mark Collins	19 Aug, 2011	Solo O/S

Roch	19 Aug, 2011	Lead O/S	with Fie
with Fie
folksi	15 Aug, 2011	-

scallan022	13 Aug, 2011	Solo O/S	with scottie390
with scottie390
Hidden	13 Aug, 2011	Solo
JamPlastick	10 Aug, 2011	Solo	not sure about the date, weather was perfect. tried to flank left too early looking for the chimney, several paths lead to the left where others have made the same mistake. Stay on the ridge as long as possible the chimney is clearly visible from the ridge.
not sure about the date, weather was perfect. tried to flank left too early looking for the chimney, several paths lead to the left where others have made the same mistake. Stay on the ridge as long as possible the chimney is clearly visible from the ridge.
Hidden	9 Aug, 2011	AltLd
Hidden	9 Aug, 2011	AltLd
Andeey	6 Aug, 2011	-

Hidden	6 Aug, 2011	Solo
glenngordon	6 Aug, 2011	Solo	in descent which was really nice. gravity assisted. must reverse routes more often for this reason. east gully out of dougles gap is to be avoided as pretty manky experience. better to scramble out to the right before making the descent into d gap perhaps. with bomber harris
in descent which was really nice. gravity assisted. must reverse routes more often for this reason. east gully out of dougles gap is to be avoided as pretty manky experience. better to scramble out to the right before making the descent into d gap perhaps. with bomber harris
Wesley Orvis	3 Aug, 2011	AltLd

bedsforsleepypeople	3 Aug, 2011	-	with mrmanben
with mrmanben
aldo c	3 Aug, 2011	2nd

Hidden	?Aug, 2011	-
Hidden	?Aug, 2011	Solo O/S
ZedhallZ	?Aug, 2011	-

Leelogs	31 Jul, 2011	Solo O/S	Soloed all but Tower Gap where we used the in-situ ab rope (now that the top block to step onto has gone). Wet and windy but great route and no-one else on it! with Sarah Clough, SCC
Soloed all but Tower Gap where we used the in-situ ab rope (now that the top block to step onto has gone). Wet and windy but great route and no-one else on it! with Sarah Clough, SCC
Hidden	31 Jul, 2011	Solo O/S
benbers	30 Jul, 2011	-	with Iain Tomb
with Iain Tomb
olekemi	30 Jul, 2011	Solo O/S	Solo after climbing the Douglas Boulder. with Andrew T, Jamie L
Solo after climbing the Douglas Boulder. with Andrew T, Jamie L
Hidden	30 Jul, 2011	2nd
Hidden	30 Jul, 2011	2nd
Loughan	29 Jul, 2011	-

chrisgaynon69	29 Jul, 2011	AltLd β	with Darren Jones
with Darren Jones
Alastair MacSween	26 Jul, 2011	Solo

Dustin	26 Jul, 2011	Lead O/S	with Aggie
with Aggie
Hidden	25 Jul, 2011	Solo
Jeremy Wilton	25 Jul, 2011	AltLd O/S	Climbed the boulder to start - worth it. Classic Rock - airiest bit is after the eastern traverse. Saw two Eurofighters come up from below to graze the CMD arete. Coooool... with Mark Bathe
Climbed the boulder to start - worth it. Classic Rock - airiest bit is after the eastern traverse. Saw two Eurofighters come up from below to graze the CMD arete. Coooool... with Mark Bathe
Stephi	24 Jul, 2011	Solo	magnificant sunny day
magnificant sunny day
Hidden	24 Jul, 2011	AltLd O/S
Hidden	24 Jul, 2011	-
Calum Wadsworth	24 Jul, 2011	Lead O/S	with Ruairidh Wadsworth, farmerwad
with Ruairidh Wadsworth, farmerwad
Hidden	24 Jul, 2011	-
Fiona Reid	24 Jul, 2011	AltLd	A glorious day for a brilliant route. Pitched the chimney above the Douglas Gap and the Tower Gap, soloed the rest. with Mike-W-99
A glorious day for a brilliant route. Pitched the chimney above the Douglas Gap and the Tower Gap, soloed the rest. with Mike-W-99
Alor_lab	23 Jul, 2011	AltLd O/S	with Deborah Killen, David J. Barratt, Stephen Barrass, Justina
with Deborah Killen, David J. Barratt, Stephen Barrass, Justina
island_explorer	23 Jul, 2011	2nd O/S	Soloed first pitches, then seconded.
Soloed first pitches, then seconded.
fall-line	2 Jul, 2011	Lead O/S	Great mountaineering route, pitched to get onto the ridge, at the little tower, and the great tower and tower gap. with dad, Karolina Mysiak
Great mountaineering route, pitched to get onto the ridge, at the little tower, and the great tower and tower gap. with dad, Karolina Mysiak
Patrick803	?Jul, 2011	Lead	with Fraz
with Fraz
Hidden	?Jul, 2011	AltLd
nicks	28 Jun, 2011	Solo

Jamie Buxton	28 Jun, 2011	AltLd	with rambler_gary
with rambler_gary
rambler_gary	28 Jun, 2011	AltLd O/S	Fantastic, did start from Scrambles in Lochaber, which was the hardest bit! with Jamie Buxton
Fantastic, did start from Scrambles in Lochaber, which was the hardest bit! with Jamie Buxton
nich0las	27 Jun, 2011	-	with Don, baileyswalk
with Don, baileyswalk
nicjbuk	27 Jun, 2011	AltLd	with ross nicol esq
with ross nicol esq
Daniel Sutherland	24 Jun, 2011	AltLd O/S	with Liam Martin
with Liam Martin
Liam Martin	24 Jun, 2011	AltLd O/S	Pitched chimney out of douglas gap and pitched in and out of tower gap, moved together on the rest. Awesome route!! with Daniel Sutherland
Pitched chimney out of douglas gap and pitched in and out of tower gap, moved together on the rest. Awesome route!! with Daniel Sutherland
Hertha	23 Jun, 2011	Lead O/S	with Burto
with Burto
burto	23 Jun, 2011	Solo O/S	with hertha
with hertha
JamesRoddie	23 Jun, 2011	Solo

mark12345	21 Jun, 2011	AltLd	with jez
with jez
mikemartin	20 Jun, 2011	Solo

Hidden	19 Jun, 2011	2nd
Hidden	19 Jun, 2011	2nd
auld al	14 Jun, 2011	AltLd

cat22	12 Jun, 2011	AltLd O/S	with Mike Lewis
with Mike Lewis
mksmith35	11 Jun, 2011	Solo O/S

MarkRoe	11 Jun, 2011	Solo O/S	Brilliant mountain day with the lads, so glad I got the chance to do this before i left Scotland! Lost my cool a bit when my mate chucked a snowball at me while i was over a nicely terminal fall. All good fun. with Tom Kirby, rem12112122, mcglenr25, mksmith35
Brilliant mountain day with the lads, so glad I got the chance to do this before i left Scotland! Lost my cool a bit when my mate chucked a snowball at me while i was over a nicely terminal fall. All good fun. with Tom Kirby, rem12112122, mcglenr25, mksmith35
rem12112122	11 Jun, 2011	Solo

mcglenr25	11 Jun, 2011	Solo	Fantastic mountain day! First time up Ben Nevis. Pleased to survive the experience! with Tom Kirby, rem12112122, mksmith35, MarkRoe
Fantastic mountain day! First time up Ben Nevis. Pleased to survive the experience! with Tom Kirby, rem12112122, mksmith35, MarkRoe
Elsier	11 Jun, 2011	Solo O/S	Soloed or moved together with Katy V, amy
Soloed or moved together with Katy V, amy
alexanderpatton	3 Jun, 2011	Lead O/S	Easier than I was expecting, being mostly a scramble. with alexkidgell
Easier than I was expecting, being mostly a scramble. with alexkidgell
Pete23	?Jun, 2011	Lead	with Graham Cumming
with Graham Cumming
Toronto	31 May, 2011	2nd O/S	A great Spring day - wet snow at the base eventually turning to deep powder further up. Intermittent blue skies and blizzards! Consequently roped whole route and belayed the Gap.
A great Spring day - wet snow at the base eventually turning to deep powder further up. Intermittent blue skies and blizzards! Consequently roped whole route and belayed the Gap.
Hidden	31 May, 2011	AltLd O/S
Toronto	30 May, 2011	2nd O/S	Light snow in the valley turned to heavy deep snow about half way up, but a light wind made for an awesome day. Moved together most of the way but pitched the gap. with Nadir Khan
Light snow in the valley turned to heavy deep snow about half way up, but a light wind made for an awesome day. Moved together most of the way but pitched the gap. with Nadir Khan
Conan	14 May, 2011	Lead	Was shocked to find continuous snow cover all the way from Douglas gap. About a foot deep in places. Certainly not winter nick though as it was quite slushy and no Ice at all. Very time consuming wiping away the snow off all the hand holds and footholds but only slightly slippier than normal wet conditions. Had to melt the snow off some of the handholds using my fingers which resulted in lots of hot aches. Well done to the girls for talking me in to taking them up. Great day!!!! with ceaddiso
Was shocked to find continuous snow cover all the way from Douglas gap. About a foot deep in places. Certainly not winter nick though as it was quite slushy and no Ice at all. Very time consuming wiping away the snow off all the hand holds and footholds but only slightly slippier than normal wet conditions. Had to melt the snow off some of the handholds using my fingers which resulted in lots of hot aches. Well done to the girls for talking me in to taking them up. Great day!!!! with ceaddiso
ceaddiso	14 May, 2011	-	Scary! Would like to do this again sometime with no snow. Thanks to Conan and Claire for looking after me! with Claire Sephton, Conan
Scary! Would like to do this again sometime with no snow. Thanks to Conan and Claire for looking after me! with Claire Sephton, Conan
JoelO	?May, 2011	Lead O/S	with Anne
with Anne
AndyMakison	30 Apr, 2011	AltLd	with Ben Yates
with Ben Yates
Jim Tan	28 Apr, 2011	AltLd O/S

Hidden	27 Apr, 2011	-
nick ferro	27 Apr, 2011	Lead

Hidden	27 Apr, 2011	Lead O/S
Roch	24 Apr, 2011	-	With John and Cleggy. Crap weather, no viz. Massive rockfall in adjacent gully (observatory?) rumblings continued for ~40 seconds. Scary. with MRT
With John and Cleggy. Crap weather, no viz. Massive rockfall in adjacent gully (observatory?) rumblings continued for ~40 seconds. Scary. with MRT
Byakkonick	23 Apr, 2011	AltLd	The rock was damp so made the route interesting. My second ascent of the ridge (Done it in winter) and made the mistake of heading left on what I thought was the Eastern traverse too early! A common mistake I have been told. Climb up along the ridge until you reach a steep wall where you can't go any further, the Eastern traverse starts there. Couldn't see anything all day again! Oh well.
The rock was damp so made the route interesting. My second ascent of the ridge (Done it in winter) and made the mistake of heading left on what I thought was the Eastern traverse too early! A common mistake I have been told. Climb up along the ridge until you reach a steep wall where you can't go any further, the Eastern traverse starts there. Couldn't see anything all day again! Oh well.
Adam N	16 Apr, 2011	Lead O/S	shrouded in mist for the whole climb. short-roped with 2 pitches lead climbing under slippery conditions. eastern traverse (still under snow) and upper snow slopes were a bit dicy in approach shoes(should have at least brought an axe). at least 3 sizable avalanches and rockfalls in the surrounding gullies... shame we couldn't see them. with Pam
shrouded in mist for the whole climb. short-roped with 2 pitches lead climbing under slippery conditions. eastern traverse (still under snow) and upper snow slopes were a bit dicy in approach shoes(should have at least brought an axe). at least 3 sizable avalanches and rockfalls in the surrounding gullies... shame we couldn't see them. with Pam
ladislav	9 Apr, 2011	AltLd O/S	Alan led everything apart from the short horizontal section from the top of the Great Tower until Tower Gap. Sunny weather and no snow below the Eastern Traverse, but lots of loose rock and the sound of falling ice every few minutes made for a spooky experience. with five
Alan led everything apart from the short horizontal section from the top of the Great Tower until Tower Gap. Sunny weather and no snow below the Eastern Traverse, but lots of loose rock and the sound of falling ice every few minutes made for a spooky experience. with five
Pete Rigby	?Apr, 2011	-	Moved together with Jim Tan
Moved together with Jim Tan
beds74	5 Mar, 2011	AltLd	Winter/spring conditions, done the ground in winter. with J1PEF
Winter/spring conditions, done the ground in winter. with J1PEF
Claire Molloy	5 Mar, 2011	2nd	A brilliant climb. My first on the Ben after attempting to climb twice previously. Perfect conditions - blue skies, tip top ice and no one else on the route - can't get much better. with Adele Pennington
A brilliant climb. My first on the Ben after attempting to climb twice previously. Perfect conditions - blue skies, tip top ice and no one else on the route - can't get much better. with Adele Pennington
Hidden	?Jan, 2011	2nd
Toronto	??, 2011	2nd O/S	Wet snow at the start eventually becoming more powdery at the top. A beautiful Spring day in Scotland with intermittent sun, cloud, blue skies and blizzards!
Wet snow at the start eventually becoming more powdery at the top. A beautiful Spring day in Scotland with intermittent sun, cloud, blue skies and blizzards!
Wanderer100	??, 2011	AltLd O/S	with Chas
with Chas
Hidden	??, 2011	-
andrew75	??, 2011	AltLd

Ben C	??, 2011	-

Hidden	??, 2011	-
bsmedz	??, 2011	-

WilliamBurnside	??, 2011	-

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