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Buch (Softcover): Ratgeber
Ben Nevis Hiking Guide 2026 - 2027
Walking Trails, Scenic Routes, Detailed Maps, Safety Tips, Wildlife, Local Insights, Trip Planning
Verlag:
Independently Published Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P36897883
EAN: 9798191052267
Erhältlich:
Nicht auf Lager
Zustellung: Mi, 14.10.2026
Versand: Kostenlos
CHF 28.25
Beschreibung
Planning a Ben Nevis hiking trip is not simply a matter of following the crowd up the Tourist Path. Scotland's highest mountain combines a 1,345-metre ascent, rapidly changing Highland weather, a difficult summit plateau, and route choices that demand honest preparation. The Ben Nevis Hiking Guide 2026-2027. helps you plan your climb from Fort William and choose an experience that matches your fitness, skills, season, and available time. - Follow the Mountain Track step by step. , from Glen Nevis Visitor Centre and Halfway Lochan through the zigzags and boulder-strewn summit plateau. The guide explains its approximately 17-kilometre distance, 1,345 metres of ascent, seven-to-nine-hour timing, pace plans, rest points, and common first-timer mistakes. - Assess whether you are ready for the Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête. , an 18-20-kilometre, 9-12-hour mountain day with 1,500-1,600 metres of ascent, Grade 1 scrambling, sustained exposure, and a descent by the Mountain Track. - Prepare for cloud, wind, cold, snow, hypothermia, poor visibility, river crossings, and navigation hazards. using route decision points, compass guidance, emergency procedures, seasonal packing tables, and mountain-weather interpretation. - Build a realistic trip. with a 12-week fitness plan, a six-month preparation timeline, Fort William transport and accommodation guidance, budget estimates, guiding options, and one-day, weekend, family, adventure, photography, budget, and luxury itineraries. - Explore beyond the summit. with Steall Falls, Cow Hill, the Aonachs, Mamores, West Highland Way, Great Glen Way, wildlife, Highland heritage, local food, and conservation guidance. Whether you are planning your first guided ascent or preparing for the CMD Arête, this guide helps you replace guesswork with a route, safety plan, and schedule you can use. Plan carefully, choose your weather window, and approach Ben Nevis with the respect that makes a memorable Highland day possible.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Nathan P Ridgewell
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2026
Format
- Buch (Softcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 88