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26 May 2008 - Ben Nevis

Our target for this trip was to walk to the top of the Ben.

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Setting off on the walk from the visitors centre car park.

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Amazing weather as we start to climb the 4400 feet to the top.

Butterwort

A butterwort plant which likes damp ground.

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Heading up the valley of the Red Burn.

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A popular rest spot near the Lochan before the steeper climb starts.

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Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe. With our ascent path visible in the bottom left.

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A bit of exposure here.

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The first snow. Guess who through a snowball at me?

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Looking down on the trail of ants climbing the zig zag path.

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In the distance the summit plateau is now visible.

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An alpine view from the summit plateau.

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This is the old meteorology station that used to be lived in throughout the year!

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The summit cairn and trig point.

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Looking down on the north face and climbers routes.

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To prove I did it.

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Quite busy at the summit.

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The danger zone. These cornices were not for standing on with the snow melting. Although we did see one foolish person walk right to the edge.

Starry Saxifrage

Another path-side plant on the lower slopes. Starry Saxifrage which is common in wet places on mountains.