North-East Buttress (IV,4), Ben Nevis

With fine weather predicted, Mark and I headed up to Ben Nevis to climb North-East Buttress. The weather proved to be best I have ever experienced on the mountain with clear, blue skies and no wind. The led the Man trap and seconded 40ft corner which felt easy with plenty of neve. We were on top by 2.30pm and able to enjoy the fine views for a while before descending into Coire Leis.

Approaching the CIC hut

Sunrise over the Munroes

Approaching the Minus Face of Ben Nevis

Climbing Slingsby's Chimney

Mark climbing the lower stretch of NE Buttress ahead of the real climbing

Climber on the first pitch of NE Buttress

Mark seconding the first pitch

Mark leading the second pitch

View to Tower Ridge

Mark approaching the Man Trap

Mark climbing 40ft Corner

Summit of Ben Nevis's NE Buttress

Ben Nevis's summit observatory

The Indicator Wall beneath Ben Nevis's summit

Descending into Coire Leis

Ben Nevis's Little Brenva Face

The Orion Face of Ben Nevis

Sunset over the CIC hut on the North Side of Ben Nevis

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