Chasing the Ephemeral – 50 Routes for a Successful Scottish Winter

Being in the right place at the right time is critical when Scottish Winter
Climbing. This guide will help you make the right choices – do you go high or
low, head east, west or north, or attempt snowed-up rock, mixed or ice climbs?
With more than 600 new Scottish Winter Climbs to his credit, Simon Richardson
reveals his simple strategy for success and selects 50 climbs to put on your
hit-list.

There is a detailed analysis of the strategy and tactics Scottish Winter
Climbers need, taking into account Scotland’s sometimes fickle conditions and
unpredictable weather. There are sections on using weather forecasts, using
the internet, avoiding avalanches, clothing and equipment, protection,
navigation, timing, partners and psychology.

Simon also presents 50 climbs mostly in the Grade III to VI range,
specifically selected to match a variety of Scottish conditions. Each climb is
supported by a map and topo, with access and descent details, route
description, optimum conditions and top tips. Climbs include well-known
classics and lesser-known gems. There are suggestions for more than 200
alternative routes from Grade II to Grade VII. Detailed overviews are included
of approaches and descents on Ben Nevis with North Face panorama and map and
summit descent bearings. There is also the largest ever collection of
photographs of Scottish Winter Climbers in action!