Winter climbs in the Cairngorms

A guidebook to winter climbs in Scotland’s Cairngorms, Lochnagar and Creag
Meaghaidh. Over 450 routes including Coire an t-Sneachda, Coire an Lochain,
Creag an Leth-Choin, Carn Etchachan, Shelter Stone Crag, Hells Lum Crag, Stag
Rocks, Stac an Fharaidh, Cairntoul / Braeriach amphitheatre, Coire Sputan
Dearg, Choire Etchachan, Beinn aBhuird.

In three separate sections, the northern and southern areas of the Cairngorms
National Park as well as the peak of Creag Meagaidh to the west of the main
range, this guidebook offers a selection of some of the best winter climbing
routes to be found in this beautiful mountain environment in the heart of
Scotland.

The granite peaks of the Cairngorms have extensive areas of high plateau and
four peaks over 4000ft, while Creag Meagaidh is noted for its classic ice
climbs. The guide also covers the well-known routes on the magnificent cliffs
of Lochnagar and Creag an Dubh Loch, as well as the more remote and serious
climbs on the corries of Braeriach and Beinn a’Bhuird.

The major climbing venues of the Cairngorms have some of the finest winter
routes in Britain. Some are easily accessible, others extremely remote, but
the climbing is always superb. From long, varied routes to short, technical
tests and a range of pure ice climbs as well as mixed routes to rival any
others in the country, the Cairngorms is an exceptional range with something
to suit all winter climbers.

– routes illustrated in 51 colour photo topos
– includes a wide range of grades, lengths and styles, from straightforward
to exceptionally difficult
– all climbs require a solid mountaineering background