Ledge Route, Ben Nevis POV (Summer)

[@yggdrasil9039]

To quote my mother: "Do be careful".

[@wakojakko3241]

Brilliant video. Definalty going up this way as my 1st climb of the Ben... Thanks for sharing

[@DamonRitchie]

Thanks, yeah it's a great scramble all year round

[@abuabidyusuf]

Great video. Hoping to do this on the 20th of August. Any advice would be appreciated. We've done Crib Goch and Bristly Ridge would you say this on is harder/easier same? Thanks

[@DamonRitchie]

Thanks Abdus, I've not done these routes so not sure. Hardest part in all honesty is getting to the start of Ledge Route, the actual route is very easy, just high and a bit exposed.

[@abuabidyusuf]

@@DamonRitchie thank you very much you've just boosted my confidence. Will give you an update if we do it.

[@DamonRitchie]

@@abuabidyusuf No problem, very easy route when you're on it

[@mrpetertait4082]

BRILLIANT - thanks very much.

[@jamesgilgannon4164]

Really enjoyed the video Damon. Climbing the Ben this coming Wednesday for the first time for charity. Tourist path ofcourse but looking forward to the challenge. Thanks again!👍😊⛰

[@DamonRitchie]

Glad you enjoyed it James. All the best when heading up on Wednesday.

[@Mozartboy55]

Thanks for posting Damon. Definitely on my list, but not in those conditions. You obviously have many years of experience.

[@roamremote9985]

Great introductory route to the north face Kevin, all the best when coming to do it

[@warfam_clan6933]

Great video, Damon. I'm looking forward to one day getting up to The Ben again, to do this route. I do like a bit of scrambling.

[@DamonRitchie]

Thanks, it's a great route summer & winter.

[@sdgreen1960]

Damon, thanks for posting these videos, they're great armchair mountaineering. I feel as if I've done the route too! Like the commentary & really glad you don't add music.
What camera do you use & how/where do you mount it?

[@DamonRitchie]

Stephen Green Thanks Stephen. I use a GoPro 3 and it's either on my helmet or attached to a chest harness.

[@vbrvideoproductions4643]

This might be one of those things thats easier to do - than watch! :)

[@ventureIntro]

Cheers for posting. Looks awesome! Will study it more tonight in preparation of an ascent in the next couple of month.

[@rolandpelss]

done tourist route many times. would like to do this route next time. thanks for introduktion

[@Destro7000]

At around 9:30 mark - Jeez I'd be terrified of doing that ...even on dry rocks I think I'd feel a jolt of fear at making the slightest mistake! You got the braves.

[@Ineedahandle75]

Now I understand how a climber fell from the Ledge Route recently and sadly died. This would be treacherous in Icy conditions. Never done it personally but it looks alot more precarious than the Carn Mor Dearg arete which I walked some years back.

[@martinsanin8000]

It's a easy mountain maby not for city peopel but a old man could climb the ben

[@jari2816]

Great video! Do you think this can be done by someone who doesnt have any experience but is very fit if the conditions are good?

[@DamonRitchie]

@jari2816 Absolutely, it's a great intro route for low grade scrambles. A good head for heights but nothing very technical.

[@jari2816]

@@DamonRitchie Great! Thanks!

[@bilaltahir9978]

How does this compare to the cmd arete route? Is this harder and longer?

[@DamonRitchie]

I would say only slightly harder due to one narrow section that can be avoided. Probably an all round shorter day out.

[@bilaltahir9978]

@@DamonRitchie thanks did you enjoy this route more than cmd arete?

[@DamonRitchie]

@@bilaltahir9978 I would say I've always enjoyed the CMD Arete

[@rascott1970]

hi...good vid thanks..Ive done the Aonach Eagach in summer so am assuming this should be a bit easier?

[@DamonRitchie]

Yeah Bob, far easier.

[@PerfDayToday]

Well done! What’s the make of your yellow waterproof?

[@DamonRitchie]

Ta, it's an OMM jacket

[@LarryBees]

top stuff damon !!

[@praszu]

I did the ring route which took 9 hours to complete (from car park to car park). I think the ledge route looks easier.

[@2FeetForward]

Thanks Damon , perfect timing. We're up that way in 3 weeks . Great vid / guide as usual mate . Did you walk up to the lake (on the Nevis walk ) then drop down towards the CIC hut or is it better to skirt round ? Atb - Austin

[@DamonRitchie]

Cheers Austin. Yeah I went up to half way Lochain then dropped down following the track to CIC. I usually always do any TNF routes by starting at TNF car park at Torlundy, far easier and less exhausting. Oh and far quiter!😊

[@PedroVonWorzelburger]

Another great video Damon, always gives me a sense of vertigo. How is Mr chips doing?

[@DamonRitchie]

Thanks Pedro. Unfortunately Mr. Chips passed away at the start of the year.

[@PedroVonWorzelburger]

Sorry to hear that I liked your video's with Mr Chips. Quite a mountaineer he was.

[@DamonRitchie]

+Pedro Von Worzelburger Thanks, he had a great life wandering with me over the mountains.

[@_LC__]

How do you walk from glen Nevis campsite to ledge route?

[@roamremote9985]

Path from Youth Hostel up to halfway Lochan, continue past then right fork path then descends diagonally to the CIC hut

[@MUNROSnCORBETTS]

Great film Damon, I assume this maybe is one of the more easier-ish routes up the North face. But i bet in winter it's a different story.

[@DamonRitchie]

Cheers Peter, yeah it's the easiest way in / route on TNF. Still an easy (ish) winter route, just the approach to it that can be dodgy in winter.

[@letsmooch4857]

Mad man !!

[@donuttime2507]

Hi. Is this route more exposed than the arete? I've done the tourist route before but I want to try something harder. I'm terrified by exposure so not sure what would be a good route to attempt to conquer my fear.
Any suggestions?

[@DamonRitchie]

I'd say Arete is more exposed tbh, probably more exposure on Ledge Route leading up to the actual start with falling rocks etc

[@jackiemuir3117]

Nuts! But compulsive viewing

[@thester4518]

Going up this in may looks scary

[@gamma_dablam]

Is this easier or harder than crib Goch technically. I am aware they are the same grade.

[@DamonRitchie]

Aayush Ganesh I've never done Crib Goch

[@gamma_dablam]

Damon Ritchie fair enough. Do reply if and when you do😊

[@ethelmini]

I'd say Crib Goch is a bit harder because there are sections of just bare, rounded rock, though not as steep or as exposed as the ledge. Though as Damon kept pointing out you can avoid most of the edge.
I've only done the Ledge in winter, would have liked to see getting to the start, there are a couple of options in winter to get out of No 5 gulley.

[@warfam_clan6933]

Crib Goch is way more open to the weather than this route. If you have done the Crib, then this should not be a problem for you.

[@RDJim]

Reminds me of the weather I had doing the CMD route a few years ago. I guess that's pretty common. Not having any visible landmarks to follow it was a long blind faith solo scramble. This route would have been a bit harder to follow I think. Here's my video in case anyone's interested: th-cam.com/video/ODEe6fpPBbI/w-d-xo.html

[@markdanskin8202]

"Summer"

[@sublivion5024]

Have you seen what it's like in winter?