Our heroes were unperturbed at this and decided after a hearty breakfast to give it a shot.
The wind was gusting at around 80mph with average windspeed at 60mph. Moving was very difficult on exposed ridges and combined with the snow, ascent was precarious to say the least.
We had decided early on that an attempt on Ben More from Conival was probably stupid, especially on an exposed ridge in the teeth of a 70mph gale. There were only 2 parties of two on the hill and we met the other guys on the way down; they confirmed that conditions on top were too hairy to even contemplate a ridge walk to Ben More.
Conditions were really appalling , with the streams turning into rivers and the paths disappearing under water. However, 3 1/2 hours later we were on the top and back at the hotel in 7 hours, soaking and exhausted. (Well I was ...Davie)
We would like to thank Richard and Jaimie at the Inchnadamph Hotel for their Highland hospitality and making us so welcome; great company, great food and a really comfortable stay.
If you're ever in the highlands this is a must stay place: http://www.inchnadamphhotel.co.uk/
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