Approach
The most famous of Ben Nevises ridges although technicaly easyer than the N.E.Buttress and Observatory Ridge it should not be underestimated as the main difficulties are concentrated higher up and the whole route is long and arduous.
Tower Ridge lies to the right of the N.E.Buttress and Obsevatory Ridge. At the base of the Tower Ridge is the imposing Douglas Boulder. the normal winter route avoids the face of the Douglas Boulder by going round into the bottom of Observatory Gully and then cutting back to the right to follow the East Gully to the Douglas Gap. An alternative start is the Douglas Gap West Gully.
Route Description
The Tower Ridge 2,000ft Vertical & half mile Grade III *** 2-5 hrs
J.N.Collie, G.A.Solly & J.Collier March 29th 1894
Essential Gear
Full leader rack
Technical ice tools and crampons
gear recomendation to come
Miscellaneous Info
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