Milder now for a few days

The weather has turned milder, but Ben Nevis is still cloaked in plenty of ice. Two days ago I was out with Bruce Poll and Dave Wilson on Kellet's(GardylooButtress) and Indicator Wall and both were in very very good condition, as was Smith's Route, nearby. In the last few days Nevis has seen plenty of action, including a snowboard descent of both North and South Castle Gullies!

The weather forecast suggests another really cold snap, possibly this weekend or early next week, so a May Day ascent of some steep ice might just be on the cards. There is certainly enough ice left to last through until May and it all depends on the overnight temperatures and an early Alpine start folks!

Gardyloo Buttress

Summer plumage coming through.

Plenty of ice to climb from Observatory Gully

Last pitch to the summit cairn on Indicator Wall