May and June are fantastic months to be going up Ben Nevis. Long daylight hours, snow on the summit and often good weather mean it is about the best time to experience the highest peak in the UK. There are many reasons to climb Ben Nevis and, since it is such a big challenge, many people like to take the opportunity to raise money for a valuable cause. Nyree and her small team did just this on Saturday with the help of our guide Connor. They all showed great determination on a day with heavy rain and hail showers and they all made it up and back down safely. Well done to them all and please make a contribution to support research into cancer treatments here

Abacus Mountain Guides also assisted a bigger group from the Lease of Life Cancer Support There were about 30 of these guys raising money to help young people with cancer through their treatment. Well done to all of you.

Good fun canyoning today with Andy, Fraser, Dan and Ruaraidh. The weather has gone much warmer and with a good amount of sunshine today as well it was all very relaxed. We went exploring a gorge near Fort Augustus which turned out to be really good for families and young people. Nice pools, scrambles and friendly jumps. All good fun.

Canyoning does seem to make you hairy though!

Mike and I had another great day of climbing today, this time on the East face of Aonach Dubh. We went to the Terrace Face where we have climbed before but this time we wanted to climb Archer Ridge. This is a brilliant grade Severe rock climb which is typically steep and intimidating at first look. Thankfully, it is quite accommodating once you are on it!

Archer Ridge is every bit as good as January Jigsaw on Buachaille Etive Mor and should be on everyone's list of climbs to do. The crag has a few weeps in the usual places but many of the climbs are dry. Bill and Scott were climbing there as well, enjoying Quiver Rib, Archer Ridge and Bowstring.