Being in the right place at the right time is critical when Scottish Winter
\nClimbing. This guide will help you make the right choices – do you go high or
\nlow, head east, west or north, or attempt snowed-up rock, mixed or ice climbs?
\nWith more than 600 new Scottish Winter Climbs to his credit, Simon Richardson
\nreveals his simple strategy for success and selects 50 climbs to put on your
\nhit-list. <\/p>\n
There is a detailed analysis of the strategy and tactics Scottish Winter
\nClimbers need, taking into account Scotland’s sometimes fickle conditions and
\nunpredictable weather. There are sections on using weather forecasts, using
\nthe internet, avoiding avalanches, clothing and equipment, protection,
\nnavigation, timing, partners and psychology. <\/p>\n
Simon also presents 50 climbs mostly in the Grade III to VI range,
\nspecifically selected to match a variety of Scottish conditions. Each climb is
\nsupported by a map and topo, with access and descent details, route
\ndescription, optimum conditions and top tips. Climbs include well-known
\nclassics and lesser-known gems. There are suggestions for more than 200
\nalternative routes from Grade II to Grade VII. Detailed overviews are included
\nof approaches and descents on Ben Nevis with North Face panorama and map and
\nsummit descent bearings. There is also the largest ever collection of
\nphotographs of Scottish Winter Climbers in action!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"