Day 3 - This is your life.....

Ben Nevis was a great climb and the conditions were perfect... We had a cloudless blue sky and clear views across the snow-capped Monroe's. Having learnt our lesson from the hangover through which we were climbing Snowdon, our early night last night stood us in good stead for Ben Nevis. We left the hotel at 9am this morning and met with our additional team member Neil before embarking on the long walk at 9.20. The route to the summit begins steadily from the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre and develops into a zig-zag ascent to the snow line and summit beyond.

We climbed together at a steady pace to the top stopping only to admire the breathtaking view. At the top we paused for photos and a brief light lunch before descending. Tim and Neil were a little slower on the way down so I forged ahead at a pace my knees could cope with! More pace, less impact!


At the bottom I waited at the Ben Nevis Inn with a Guinness. By chance I met with Nicholas Parsons who had waited especially to present me with my 'This Is Your Life' red book (see picture).

We gratefully collected a generous donation from Nicholas himself and from his travelling companions Sue and Simon...

A quick spell in the sauna and spa were enough to revitalize us before heading off to Fort William for a few ales and some food. The 'Grog & Gruel' on the High Street in the town is worth a stop...
and have to thank Miss McLeod for unselfishly sharing a taxi with us and dropping us at our hotel...


Greg