Ben Nevis - GM/WS-001 SOTA (2024)
My walking route writeup for a hike up the famous Ben Nevis (1345m) via the popular Mountain Path, or Tourist Track.
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Ben Nevis - GM/WS-001 SOTA (2022)
An eventful SOTA activation of Britain’s highest peak via the CMD Arete, involving an impromptu mountain rescue and whiteout conditions.
Carn Mor Dearg - GM/WS-003 SOTA (2022)
A winter ascent of Carn Mor Dearg followed by the classic CMD Arete traverse to Ben Nevis, with a SOTA activation in perfect Scottish Highland conditions.
Sgorr Dhearg - GM/WS-042 SOTA (2022)
A Grade 1 scramble up Schoolhouse Ridge to reach Sgorr Dhearg, followed by a traverse to Sgorr Dhonuill, with successful VHF activations of both Munros.
Sgorr Dhonuill - GM/WS-057 SOTA (2022)
A traverse from Sgorr Dhearg to complete this popular Munro horseshoe featuring some easy scrambling.
Stob Ban - GM/WS-058 SOTA (2022)
A winter mountaineering route up South Gully (Grade I) to Stob Ban, with a continuation to Mullach nan Coirean Munro.
Ben Nevis - GM/WS-001 SOTA (2020)
My hike to the summit of Scotland’s tallest peak, Ben Nevis, approaching via the exciting Carn Mor Dearg (CMD) arete route.
Carn Mor Dearg - GM/WS-003 SOTA (2020)
A SOTA activation of Carn Mor Dearg while en-route to Ben Nevis. This circular day hike yields 20 SOTA points in one trip.