About Nevis Range
Near Ben Nevis, Europe's highest peak, Nevis Range (Aonach Mor) boasts the UK's steepest piste, World Cup, at 660m vertical. Gondola serves terrain parks and off-piste like Back Corrie. Highlands' westerly position yields big dumps, but 2026's heavy snow raised SAIS avalanche alerts for steeps. 52km pistes; expert haven.
Safety Considerations
Wind loads Back Corrie slabs; check SAIS for Considerable ratings. World Cup moguls hide rocks; scout first. Ben Nevis proximity means spindrift and cliff bands off-piste. Met Office gales halt gondola; plan alternatives. Leave No Trace: refill divots. Patrol first-aid at top; buddy beacon checks essential. Scenario: Rider caught in chute avalanche self-rescued with airbag.
essentialGear
BCA Link transceiver, Black Crows probe, Arva shovel. POC Obex helmet, Jones Storm core board. Jetboil for meltwater, PLB.
Emergency Tips
Slide: deploy airbag, swim uphill. Injury: gondola evac or Fort William MRT 01397 701555.
Conquer Nevis Range with pro-level safety knowledge.