Ledge Route In The Mist

Day 1 of a 3 day exped

Working for Outward Bound on a Serious Adventure Course, led by Sean, the group headed off on a 3 day expedition. The plan was to climb Ben Nevis via Ledge Route on day 1, complete the CMD (Carn Mor Dearg) arete on day 2, walk off the Ben and drive back to Outward Bound on day 3 - fantastic, and the age range of the group is only 13-15 !! The 3 day exped rucsac was heavy at the beginning, but the group did well. They were finally happy to be putting up camp and lightening their load, planning to complete Ledge Route, with a much smaller rucsac!

Approaching the lunch spot on Ledge Route, before the mist clears

The day was misty and initially wet, so everybody had to wear waterproofs from the start, and nothing was visible to show them where they were.

Careful scrambling high on Ledge Route

At last, we've got a view - awesome

Eventually the weather did change, and I could take my waterproof jacket off, and eveybody got to see their tents way, way below.

The weather improved as we get higher

Sean looking after his group

After a successful ascent of Ledge Route, Sean leads the group off towards the summit

After a brilliant climb, in stunning and exciting situations, the happy group made their way up to the Summit for an awesome location for their evening meal. This definitely is serious adventure for ages 13-15, that they won't forget.