Ben Nevis in early May

[anonymous-user]

Hello all, could you offer some advice on the above?

How much snow is at the top? Will crampons be needed?
I have climbed it before but this was in August and there was very little snow.

Any advice appreciated.

[anonymous-user]

C0ffin D0dger said:

I climbed it in June via the tourist path, really hot day and no snow at the top.

If you're going up the tourist path I doubt you'll need crampons even if there is snow on the top. The path leads onto the summit plateau which is fairly level but rocky.

Usual disclaimers apply - make sure you know how to use a map and compass, turn back if the weather isn't favourable etc.

We'll go via Arete again.
We are sensible in an equipment sense so no need to worry about that.