Aonach Mòr
Aonach Mòr | |
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Grampians | |
OS grid | NN193729 |
Topo map | OS Landranger 41 |
Aonach Mòr is a
The name Aonach Mòr (big ridge) might suggest that the mountain is taller than its close neighbour to the south,
The quickest and shortest ascent route for hikers is to take the gondola to the Snowgoose Terminal at an elevation of 2,133 ft (650 m) and then hike to the summit. More traditionally, the mountain is often climbed from the south from Glen Nevis and in conjunction with Aonach Beag.
Climate
The summit of Aonach Mòr has
Climate data for Aonach Mòr, elevation: 3,707 ft (1,130 m) (1991-2020) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 0.3 (32.5) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
0.9 (33.6) |
3.2 (37.8) |
6.2 (43.2) |
8.3 (46.9) |
10.3 (50.5) |
10.0 (50.0) |
8.3 (46.9) |
4.8 (40.6) |
2.1 (35.8) |
0.8 (33.4) |
4.6 (40.2) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | −0.7 (30.7) |
−1.7 (28.9) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
0.9 (33.6) |
4.1 (39.4) |
6.7 (44.1) |
7.9 (46.2) |
7.9 (46.2) |
7.2 (45.0) |
3.3 (37.9) |
1.3 (34.3) |
−1.4 (29.5) |
2.9 (37.1) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −1.7 (28.9) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
1.9 (35.4) |
5.1 (41.2) |
5.5 (41.9) |
5.8 (42.4) |
6.1 (43.0) |
1.8 (35.2) |
0.5 (32.9) |
−3.6 (25.5) |
1.1 (34.0) |
Source: Met Office[4] |
Nevis Range Ski Area
Nevis Range Ski Area | |
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Fort William – 2 mi (3 km) | |
Vertical | 3,708 ft (1,130 m) |
Top elevation | 4,006 ft (1,221 m) |
Base elevation | 298 ft (91 m) |
Skiable area | 630 hectares |
Trails |
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Longest run | 3 mi (5 km) |
Lift system | 1 gondola, 3 chairlifts, 8 surface |
Lift capacity | 9600 per hour |
Snowfall | 126 in (320 cm) |
Snowmaking | yes |
Night skiing | no |
Website | Nevis Range |
The Nevis Range alpine
These include Scotland's highest pistes and best off piste backcountry skiing itineraries in the back corries of Coire Dubh, Coire an Lochan, Summit Coire and the West Face.
The ski area's name was originally eponymous with the mountain, but later appropriated the name "Nevis" from the mountain's more famous neighbour Ben Nevis. The change sparked some controversy. Whilst Nevis is no doubt easier to pronounce than Aonach Mòr for non-Scottish Gaelic speakers, it was considered by some to represent an erasure of an indigenous name.
Nevis Range Downhill Mountain Bike Track
In summer the gondola is used for access to the top of the
The gondola is also used by paragliders to reach launching points.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "Aonach Mòr". Hill Bagging - the online version of the Database of British and Irish Hills (DoBIH). 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ^ Snow patches in Scotland
- ^ Farrell, Mike (5 December 2013). "Storm with gales of up to 142mph hits Scotland causing major disruption". STV News. Archived from the original on 8 December 2013.
- ^ "Aonach Mòr Summit 1991–2020 averages". Station, District and regional averages 1991-2020. Met Office. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ http://www.nevisrange.co.uk/history.asp | History of Skiing on Aonach Mor
- ^ "Back Corries". Nevis Range. Retrieved 21 July 2021.