Winter Climbing+

The third in the critically acclaimed series of instructional books from Rockfax, written by two of the UK's most respected winter climbers, this guide takes a positive approach to a climbing discipline that has traditionally had its delights obscured by its dangers.

Filled with inspirational full colour photographs throughout, and a clear, concise text that quickly unravels the mysteries of winter climbing, this book wastes no time in revealing shortcuts to the skills that make a sound winter climber. Assuming no prior knowledge, it starts with the basic skills and equipment needed to safely head into the hills, then progresses gradually to the more subtle movement skills and tactical elements that allow for rapid progress into higher levels of difficulty.

Describing the full range of activities covered by the discipline, the book takes a detailed look at both ice and mixed climbing, examining traditional mixed climbing skills as well as those needed for modern sport mixed climbing now widely practised. Following the style set in previous titles, it includes an in-depth look at the all-important psychological aspects of the sport, and finishes with a guide to major winter climbing destinations.