CMD Arete
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CMD Arete, or Carn Mor Dearg Arete to give it it's full title, is one of the finest ridge walks in the country. The route we take starts at the North Face car park and follows the path to the CIC Hut for a little way before breaking away up the flanks of Carn Mor Dearg. The views for this first half of the day are simply breathtaking as we look across to the immense crags of the North Face of Ben Nevis.
From the summit of Carn Mor Dearg we descend onto the arete and scramble our way across until we are on Ben Nevis itself. Then it is just a short climb to reach the highest point in the UK. Our descent follows the top half of the Mountain Track then cuts across country to rejoin our original path back to the car park. For keen hill walkers who want a bit of extra challenge in their day and to bag an extra Munro along the way, this is one to go for. CMD Arete is available with a private guide on any day of the week so get in touch to check our availability and make a booking. |
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If you are interested in climbing Ben Nevis by CMD Arete in winter take a look at our Ben Nevis Winter Ascent page for prices and more information.
1 person - £300
2 people - £150 per person / £330 total
3 people - £110 per person / £360 total
4 to 5 people - £390
Please Contact Us to check our availability or to get a quote for larger groups.
2 people - £150 per person / £330 total
3 people - £110 per person / £360 total
4 to 5 people - £390
Please Contact Us to check our availability or to get a quote for larger groups.
To make sure you get the most out of your day we've included the following:
- Training plan
- Kit list
- Safety Brief
- Experienced Mountain Leader
- Action photos
The weather on Ben Nevis can change in a matter of minutes. Rain is common and it can regularly feel as cold as -10 degrees Celsius on the summit, even in the summer. Make sure you are ready for your day by packing the items on the list below.
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To wear:
Thermal base layer top – polyester or woollen, no cotton Warm fleece Walking trousers – no jeans Spare fleece or synthetic insulating layer Waterproof jacket and trousers Warm hat and gloves (spare gloves recommended) Sun hat Walking boots (with ankle support) Further detail on these things can be found here - https://www.abacusmountainguides.com/blog/what-to-wear-and-what-to-carry-on-a-walk-up-ben-nevis |
Other equipment:
Rucksack – roughly 25 litres Lunch and spare food 1 litre flask or water bottle Whistle Walking poles (recommended but not essential) Sunglasses & sun cream Mobile phone in a waterproof case Camera Personal 1st Aid Kit - plasters, blister kit, all normal medication including asthma inhaler if you have one. |
