Ben Nevis - whiteout and deep snow on the top on february

[Petr Dakota]

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Well, february is near to the end so I decided to complete another part of my collection-mission - to climb Ben Nevis in each month of a year. Meantime I had done Ben Nevis 14x before, once also via C.M.D. arete, but still missing a climb in february and april. Last time there in december 2014 in very similar weather conditions...Finally it was my Ben Nevis no.15 today - february done and I think the april will be more gentle

Glen Nevis in the morning...light shower-rain, but good visibitity

looking back - bridge replaced, this one is safer and stronger

The path covered by snow from here

Looking up...and guess that the 2nd half wil lbe a different world...like usually

Half way: The waterfall...without waterfall

a wee snowy trail over the avalanche

looking back...not campers around the watter in winter

Camp site in the valley and view over Glen Nevis

Getting misty...snowy...windy

One more view down

...and up...ahead, nobody before me...but still visibility

Entrance into white kingdom

1st Cairn...very helpfull in this time

Frozen detais of another one

Frozen, silent summit

Half is done...started thinking about the way back down and really looking forward to get safely atleast to the level when atleast little visibility will alowe me feel safer

Not busy at all today

Self timer

Almost in bottom...in the "normal" world...rain again

Really not busy today - back in the car park

Short video here:

[The Rodmiester]

I guess the Ben wasn't busy then No sign of any tourists in your photographs, I guess this means another visit in April this year

[dogplodder]

Looks cold up there but at least you had it to yourself - unlike most of us!

[Petr Dakota]

I guess the Ben wasn't busy then No sign of any tourists in your photographs, I guess this means another visit in April this year

You guess right Rod I hope in April this year

[Petr Dakota]

Looks cold up there but at least you had it to yourself - unlike most of us!

thank you Between spring and autumn the place is a different story a lot of people on summit always and also the path is very busy both ways in warm days

[MilanBohac]

Hi Petr,
First, I have to tell you, you are the man . Climbing Ben in these conditions must be a challenge. Have you been there on your own? If so, I admire your bravery:) Anyway, great pictures, hope to come back to Scotland as soon as possible.

Be well and take care
Milan

[Petr Dakota]

Hi Petr,
First, I have to tell you, you are the man . Climbing Ben in these conditions must be a challenge. Have you been there on your own? If so, I admire your bravery:) Anyway, great pictures, hope to come back to Scotland as soon as possible.

Be well and take care
Milan

Hi Milan, thanks for your words and yes, I was there on my own...It was challenging, but it's what I love - Challenges Worse condition on Ben Nevis was during my trip in december 2014 and january 2014 , I have not done these reports yet as I am creating reports from my previous trips slowly now step by step, but I will put them here soon. Glad to hear you love Scotland too I wish you will come soon and you will conquer and enjoy more beautiful hills here. Have a great time always in mountains, keep safe and take care
Petr

[Giant Stoneater]

Your rucksac must have been well weighted down with sandwiches at the summit since it was left open with a loose raincover.Not the best of days but if you want a challenge........