Advice on walking Ben Nevis
Q. Hello all [I] stumbled across your site. Me and some friends are looking to climb Ben Nevis either this month or next. None of us have got any experense [experience] climbing and was wondering your thoughts. Is it possible? Thank you.
Luke Rooney, Durham
A. Conditions at the top of Ben Nevis in March and April can be arctic with lots of snow and ice - so I would wait until the the summer.
To find walk routes that climb Ben Nevis see Walks routes maps up Ben Nevis
To see photos on, of or from Ben Nevis see Ben Nevis - Walk Photographs and Pictures
You will need sturdy walking boots, waterproofs, food and water, map reading skills and a lot of staminia and determination (see What to Wear, What to Take, Navigation Skills for Walkers, Hikers and Ramblers and Contacting the Emergency Services when Walking, Hiking or Rambling
For lots of questions and answers about walking Ben Nevis from fellow walkers see Questions and Answers about walking Ben Nevis
Hope this helps
Mike (Editor)
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