Ben Vorlich (Loch Lomond)

"trek" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Hey there,

I've planned to go to the arrochar alps (Ben Vorlich) this weekend and
was wondering if anyone has been there recently or what opinions are of
the best route of ascent...?

I'm looking into the south east ridge but any comments/advice would be
appriciated.

Thanks

Definitely in full winter coat as I passed today. Ice axe and crampons
vital.

Dave

"trek" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Hey there,

I've planned to go to the arrochar alps (Ben Vorlich) this weekend and
was wondering if anyone has been there recently or what opinions are of
the best route of ascent...?

Easiest is up the hydro road to the dam then up the slopes to the summit.

Good forecast at www.mwis.org.uk

Nick

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"trek" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Hey there,

I've planned to go to the arrochar alps (Ben Vorlich) this weekend and
was wondering if anyone has been there recently or what opinions are of
the best route of ascent...?

Easiest is up the hydro road to the dam then up the slopes to the summit.

Good forecast at www.mwis.org.uk

Nick

If you use Nick(Scots) route, a small tip is the path starts on the 4th
pylon before the dam. It's not always easy to see. It's a bit steepish and
relentless slog upwards.

I remember an army truck with what looked like squaddies standing near the
opposite side of the dam all looking at me in my bright red fleece top, a
few years back. Don't know who they were.

Jhimmy