CLIMBING the UK'S TALLEST MOUNTAIN | Ben Nevis, Tourist Path (VLOG)

Come and join me on my VLOG as I hike up the UK's tallest mountain, Ben Nevis, standing at a height of 1,345m. I'll be taking the main Ben Nevis tourist path route up, starting from the Glen Nevis Tourist Centre.
The route is 17km to the top and back down, and provides a decent challenge even in pleasant, summer conditions.
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DISCLAIMER:
Climbing mountains can be dangerous, especially those with higher altitude such as Ben Nevis. Therefore caution should always be taken, and always try to be prepared, and assess the risk with appropriate clothing, footwear, equipment with the weather and route.
We decided to still head up despite the snow based on having done the route before, there not being any sudden drops or edges, there being fresh snow making it grippier, and decent amount of experience hiking. However, please only do what you feel comfortable with, and assess the risk for your own safety.
Stay safe and enjoy!:)

[@SahraMood]

very informative! thank you

[@skribblz4617]

Absolutely amazing bro

[@BenRobson123]

Thank you mate, really appreciate you watching, glad you enjoy it 👌

[@mickilegeleta229]

Unreal video mate

[@BenRobson123]

Thanks Mickile for the support as always 👌

[@VinnyCarwash-js8op]

Thank you for not putting the corny 'discounted sofa bank holiday sale' music to the video and left it in natural audio!

[@emc4794]

Pretty dicey going up in winter conditions without ice axe and crampons. Plus, bum-sliding in poor vis when you can't see the run-out? So few people take this mountain seriously enough, especially in winter.

[@kakacol4235]

We will go there next month for the first time. 👍🏻🙏 excited 😆

[@BenRobson123]

Brilliant! Is it your first time hiking? Good luck with the weather :)

[@kakacol4235]

@@BenRobson123 nope, we went to Snowdonia and was lovely weather. Sunny. So hopefully next month will be the same coz they said that July is good to hike. Any advice? 😉

[@BenRobson123]

July is probably the best month! I’d recommend doing it very early in the morning, maybe start around sunrise, or aim to get to the late evening if you want to avoid the crowds :)

[@davidsparkle4401]

Coming down in the snow is the fun part 😂

[@BenRobson123]

Absolutely agree with that David, some snowball fights too, as you can tell we enjoyed ourselves!🤣

[@Ynot46589]

Looks like a great trip mate, gutted I missed it. Also don't fight Jeff, my money is on him every time :D

[@BenRobson123]

Haha well he was the one who ended up on the floor, so I won that one!😀

[@andreasmith967]

We’re going up this Sunday fundraising for a charity - can’t wait. Wonder if we’ll have snow too

[@BenRobson123]

Incredible Andrea, good luck! I just checked Met Office, looks like it’s going to be cold and snowy up there next few days. Hopefully it stays for you, unless you don’t want the snow of course!😁😅

[@aryannevgi8095]

Good video. Can you please let us know what did you carry with you? We are planning to go over the August Bank Holiday with family and friends. We have gone to Snowdon but still beginners really.

[@BenRobson123]

Hey, thanks for the comment Aryan! For that time of year I don’t think you’ll need too much, just food and water for the hike, and likely some waterproofs / spare layer incase there’s rain or it’s cold at the top. That should do really 😊

[@GogsDavies]

Looking on OS Maps that tarn is between at 560 - 570 metres

[@BenRobson123]

Very handy mate, thank you! I thought it didn’t seem very high

[@pabloyagani]

I have only climbed a few munros, would I be able to climb Ben ?

[@BenRobson123]

I'd imagine so! I think most can probably do it with plenty of time and a bit of effort!

[@DNero13]

Just did this in a storm with 0 experience. Never again lool legit was scary

[@BenRobson123]

damn, what kind of storm? Strong winds / rain? For sure, have to be careful when it’s like that especially with no experience. Glad you’re okay though 🙏

[@DNero13]

@@BenRobson123 storm Alex, tropical but was so wet within the first 10 mins! A lotnof peoole turns back because of the wind and hail. Still worth it though! Thanks bro

[@BenRobson123]

nice one, I think I would’ve carried on too haha. As long as it isn’t guaranteed death, why not give it a shot haha

[@DNero13]

@@BenRobson123 that's it bro, I think because it was my first climb it was a bit scatty but once you get used to it , it becomes fun being at mercy of the weather lol

[@BenRobson123]

Sure, I 100% get that. You gain confidence over time too and start to enjoy it even when the weather can be a bit ruthless

[@scam-proof2500]

What time of year was this bro ??

[@BenRobson123]

It was just before Easter, start / mid April I think!

[@scam-proof2500]

@@BenRobson123 OK cool, wish I'd gone around that time I'm assuming its a lot quieter then, hopefully it won't be jam packed in August or no snowing lol. Thanks for the reply man you just got a new Sub 👍

[@BenRobson123]

Yeah probably a lot quieter, especially since the forecast wasn’t great. However I think you can sometimes avoid the crowds if you do it either Reallllly early like start at sunrise or later in the afternoon on a weekday. Probably won’t be any snow that time but you never know! And thanks mate, really appreciate that. Let me know how it goes in August! I might be doing the 3 peaks in July 😁

[@scam-proof2500]

@@BenRobson123 Yeah I'd say Sunrise start on trail would be the best option, its the best part of the day for me. Really looking forward to the road trip up from South Wales its a bit of a ways up but worth every mile. Nice one on the 3 peaks challenge man its on the list for another day too, that'll be a bucket of fun for sure an thank you hope you have a blast in July #OnTrail

[@BenRobson123]

sounds brilliant, sunrise starts always end up being great hikes usually, (not great when waking up mind). Quite a drive up from Wales, good luck and enjoy. Hopefully some views for you