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Comprehensive Scottish Winter Guide

Winter Climbs Ben Nevis and Glen Coe

by Mike Pescod

Publisher: Cicerone Press

Paperback ISBN: 9781852846206 20 Dec 2010 172 x 116 (mm) 500g

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This comprehensive guidebook covers the best graded winter climbing routes around Ben Nevis and Glen Coe, describing nearly 1000 buttresses, ridges and gullies, all illustrated with photo topos. From the legendary slopes of Ben Nevis itself to Carn Dearg, Aonachs Mor and Beag, and Bidean nam Bian with its related summits, this guide captures everything these magnificent winter climbing grounds have to offer.

Also featured are routes on Buchaille Etive Mor, Beinn Udlaidh and outlying peaks in Glen Coe, as well as the crags on Stob Coire an Laoigh and Mullach nan Coirean, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the region's finest winter climbing terrain.

Enhanced with colour photography throughout, the guide includes invaluable practical information on interpreting avalanche forecasts and a section on judging which crags will be in good condition, making this an essential resource for all winter climbers heading to Scotland's premier winter climbing destinations.