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11 Dec 2023

Managing a mountain

"Looking after a mountain as iconic as Ben Nevis, when so many people are connected and invested in its future, is a challenge and a privilege. It can, however, feel like the mountain’s managing me…." Alison Austin, Nevis Manager, John Muir Trust. 

Nevis Summit

To celebrate International Mountain Day, our Nevis Manager Alison has written a blog post all about what it takes to manage the land we care for on the highest mountain in the UK.

Climbers rest at a snowy Ben Nevis summit. Image by Alex Gillespie.

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