点评:We really wanted to climb Ben Nevis—but not via the busy mountain path. Since we had no mountaineering experience, we hired Peter to guide us, and it was one of the best decisions we made. Not a single moment of regret!
We took a more adventurous route via the headwall behind the CIC hut, which was far more exciting than the standard trail. Despite having zero climbing experience, it was completely doable for the two of us. There were moments of jumping, scrambling, and clambering, especially near the top, but thanks to Peter’s calm presence and expert navigation, I felt safe and confident throughout.
And yes—we got exactly what we came for: a Ben Nevis climb without crowds. In fact, the only beings we crossed paths with were two sheep! :)
At the summit, there was no view (thanks to mist and rain), but honestly, that didn’t matter. For us, it was all about the journey, and that part was absolutely unforgettable. The top was a bit busy with hikers, so we didn’t linger—just enough time to take it all in before heading back down.
We followed only a short stretch of the mountain path, and then Peter led us back through peaceful terrain—heathlands, river crossings, stunning quiet. The return was just as scenic and satisfying as the climb.
Two challenging, beautiful routes that I’d recommend to anyone with a decent fitness level and a spirit for adventure. Truly an unforgettable experience!
翻译:我们非常想攀登本尼维斯山——但不想走人来人往的山路。由于我们没有登山经验,我们聘请了彼得来带队,这绝对是我们做过的最好的决定之一,一点儿也不后悔!
我们选择了一条更具冒险精神的路线,沿着CIC小屋后面的岩壁攀登,这比常规路线刺激得多。尽管我们没有任何登山经验,但这条路线对我们两个人来说完全可行。攀登过程中,尤其是在接近山顶时,我们经历了跳跃、攀爬和攀爬,但多亏了彼得的沉着冷静和专业的导航,我全程都感到安全自信。
没错——我们最终得到了想要的结果:一次没有拥挤人群的本尼维斯山攀登。事实上,我们遇到的唯一生物就是两只羊!:)
在山顶,由于雾和雨,看不到任何风景,但说实话,这无关紧要。对我们来说,最重要的就是旅程本身,而这段旅程绝对是令人难忘的。山顶上徒步的人有点多,所以我们没有逗留——只是留了足够的时间欣赏美景,然后下山。
我们只沿着山路走了一小段,然后彼得就带我们穿过宁静的地形——荒野、河流,以及令人惊叹的宁静。回程的风景和登山一样令人心满意足。
两条充满挑战、风景优美的路线,我推荐给任何身体素质良好且具有冒险精神的人。这真是一次难忘的经历!