1 down, 2 to go!

Summited Ben Nevis in 1 hrs 59!! Not the best start originally as I couldn't find our starting point and forgot my walking pole! (Back hurts now!). Finished it in a total of 3hrs 52. summited faster than I planned it would take to get down! Brilliant. Set off from the Glen Nevis Youth Hostel just afte 5.30. It felt weird that I was doing something I've been planning for so long! Hugely relieved, as forecasted, the weather was dire. I was walking about 3mph then as I got to the zigzags I felt great. Got to the 'halfway lochan' in 45 mins which means the steepest bits are done with. I took a few breathers but it was all good. At just over 3000ft the cold came in and a bit higher up (as warned by a Walker who told me it's effing cold up there!!) the fog started tickling the path ahead. 'Crap' I said, but all electronics were stashed away, on came the anorak and I soldiered on. The paths stayed clearish but I was almost alone apart from some folk who told me I was 15 mins away. Soon I was engulfed in fog, wind picked up with 45 mph gusts and blissful silent gaps now and then. The heavens opened and the rain got heavier. The vis got to about 10 metres. But thanks to the cairns I made it. I'd love to tell you more but we're driving to Wasdale now (5 hours) for number 2. Feeling strong and buzzing. Off to bed now and i'll keep you posted. Will go into detail when I have my beloved laptop! Over and out living the dream! :D