JakeB is writing
2010
1 week ago
Is the year for the ascent.
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How to climb Ben Nevis
It made me
happy.
 "A hard, tiresome struggle but totally worth it."
How I did it: After writing my bucket list back in March, I decided this would be my first one to do. So I set off in the direction of Fort William last week to accomplish my first thing on the list. It took me 3 and half hours to climb up the stoney, rocky tourist past to the summit and 2 and half hours to go back down. I had sore legs, hips and back for three days after, but it was worth it. Lessons & tips: Take a hat, gloves, waterproofs, drinks, food and walking boots. |
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It made me
Like superman
How I did it: My friends and I got in the car, drove to Fort William. Pitched our Tents in the camp site, and got a fire going.The next morning we set off around 9am - we took the steeper, but slightly quicker route. It was very foggy in places. We were each equipped with a map, good walking shoes, breathable trousers, vest, fleece and breathable, waterproof jacket. We each took plenty of water - this is essential, as well as a small amount of food (a … Read how I did it…
It made me
Satisfied!
How I did it: Stayed overnight in Glen Nevis combating the midges to get the tent up without getting bitten and had a wee dram to get off to sleep for the long day ahead.We set off at 8am and climbed up via the tourist path initially until we hit the shoulder of the ben and headed over the back and down the v shaped valley then ascended up to Carn-Derg Meadhonach and walked along the arete and up the back of Ben Nevis. The back ascent from … Read how I did it…
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Officially given up on this one
2 months ago
I’ve attempted to climb Ben Nevis twice over the years and twice we have had to turn back due to bad weather. Yesterday, F went up on his own and back in one day. (A 3.30am start to catch the train from Edinburgh to Fort William and then back on the 6pm train to make it back home by 11pm!) What a day! But, he made it to the top and it was a glorious day! If I had gone with him we would have had to stay in Fort William overnight because I’m not as fast or fit as F at climbing mountains! So anyway, I’ve decided to give up on this one. :-( Apparently the last time we were there together we made it to about 45 mins – 1 hour to the summit. Damn fog! But at least F can mark this off as complete on his 43 things list!
tommykarma is
I climbed Ben Nevis
16 months ago
I did it and even though it was mid-july it was still freezing up there and I had alot of rain but it was worth it.
drasticfantastic 8 days and counting :)
I did it!! :D
18 months ago
Wat a weekend – Blue skies, sunshine and spectacular views over the lochs..mmmm totally worth it! Still smiling :)
drasticfantastic 8 days and counting :)
Geared up
18 months ago
and shopped out! Spent hours rummaging through all five of the outdoor specialist shops on high street yday. stressful!
This is what I got:
Hiking boots – need to break ‘em in
light hiking socks
waterproof pants
waterproof jacket
fleece
Poles – got em on sale
First aid kit/survival blanket
flask
Oh yeah!
18 months ago
Despite my lady’s accident on Wednesday, she decided – swollen ankle and all – to at least make a start on Friday, we could always turn back if necessary.
Well… what a trooper, we made it all the way up and back down in safety. It took a lot longer than it would if we were both 100% – a total of 8 hours, 24 minutes instead of an estimated six hours.
But what an experience! I’ve never been to a ‘dangerous’ summit before – but with sheer cliff edges and overhanging snow, it was a real eye-opener. We were very fortunate to have good visibility. I can imagine that in cloud, you could easily be walking on a dangerous piece of overhanging snow before you even realise you’re anywhere near the edge.
We spent around 15 minutes at the summit and then noticed a cloud coming in and decided we needed to be off the top toute suite. So a quick walk down to the safety of the path and the cloud came in and started raining on us.
Coming down was incredible… the first 740 metres down to the lake feels like a whole mountain and you expect the car to be there round the next corner, but there’s still another 600 metres to descend at that point. What a slog!
I’m still on a buzz now, several days later!
drasticfantastic 8 days and counting :)
12 floors*6
18 months ago
I ran up and down the stairs at work yday eve in a bid to simulate hill climbing :p today my calf musles have turned in to rocks!
OH NO!
18 months ago
With less than 24 hours before we leave home… we were playing badminton last night and my lady and her court-mate decided to step on the same piece of court. Result: a badly twisted and swollen ankle.
It’s not too bad in the greater scheme of things, but not the sort of thing you want when embarking on a 1300m climb.
We’ll take the trip to Scotland, but not sure if we’ll go up The Ben.
