Classic Adventure - Ledge Route

Ben Nevis

Today I met Alan's Classic Adventure Outward Bound Clan. They were to do Ledge Route to the summit, and back to OB for their evening meal. Today was a totally different day to yesterday, and the high pressure across the UK is in control. There was no wind, no rain, but lots of sunglasses and suncream - about time :)

There were large numbers on the CMD arete, and a couple of climbers finishing Tower Ridge early in the day - just after midday. We lapped up the hot weather enjoying all the scrambly bits and pieces on Ledge Route to the top, where I left the group, as they continued to the summit in the second half of the afternoon.

I managed to get back to my TV in time to watch Andy Murray's third set - WINNER !

The 'Jenga Blocks'

I'm playing with the panorama function on my iphone. This photo taken from the 'Luncheon Rock', at the start of the ridge, where the fun scrambling starts.

Alan managing one of his students down a scramble

Can you make out all the summit spectators on the cliffs watching the helicoptors antics

One of Alan's students tackling the 'traditional' chimney leading to the final flat lunch spot on the Ridge of Ledge Route

I am re-branding to Hunter Mountaineeering (www.huntermountaineering.co.uk), so watch this space for my new website in the Autumn. However you can make enquiries now via email on max@maxhunter.co.uk