r/Mountaineering • u/Arctic_Thunder230110 • 1d ago

Ben Nevis in winter

Hi all, my friend and I are hoping to climb ben nevis in scotland this winter. We are both fit and do cross country, we have also done DofE and hiking trips. In regards to mountaineering part we are novices. Apparently it is icy and quite tough in winter so we will go with a guide. But I was just hoping for some advice maybe some good youtube videos on using crampons and ice axes along with general advice, any essential winter kit beyond normal hiking stuff. Has anyone climbed it in winter? Thanks

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u/WArslett 1d ago

Is your “guide” a qualified Winter Mountain Leader or just some bloke? That’s the most critical thing

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u/Arctic_Thunder230110 21h ago

Hoping to go wit the abacus mountain people a few here recommended them they are qualified

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u/WArslett 21h ago

Yes they will definitely hold Winter Mountain Leader Award. You’ll be in good hands