ESSENTIAL INFO:

Twin Ridges

START/FINISH: Nevis Range ski centre, Torlundy NN172773 Distance: 20.3km / 12.6 miles Ascent: 1620m / 5314ft

Time taken: 11-12 hours

A good resumé of both the Carn Dearg Meadhonach and the Carn Mor Dearg

Arête routes can be found in Garry Smith’s exemplary and inspiring guide Scotland’s Winter Mountains with one axe

More information about the mountain gondola: nevisrange.co.uk/activities/ mountain-gondola/