Winter Climbs: Ben Nevis and Glen Coe : Selected snow, ice and mixed routes in a two-volume set

Ben Nevis and Glen Coe are among the most celebrated winter climbing destinations in the world, offering routes from straightforward Grade I snow gullies and ridges to some of the hardest traditional winter climbs ever attempted. From the classic lines of Point Five Gully, Tower Ridge and the SC Route to the extreme test pieces of the Minus and Orion faces, these mountains provide a lifetime of winter climbing inspiration across every grade and style. This comprehensive two-volume guide covers more than 500 selected winter climbs across Ben Nevis, Glen Coe and surrounding areas including the North East Buttress, Minus Face, Orion Face, Tower Ridge, Carn Dearg Buttress and Coire na Ciste on the Ben, and the Aonach Eagach, Buachaille Etive Mor, Coire nan Lochan, Coire nam Beith and Bidean nam Bian in Glen Coe, with outlying areas such as Aonach Mor, the Mamores, Beinn Udlaidh and Garbh Bheinn also covered. The first guide to categorise every climb by style—snow, ice and mixed routes further subcategorised into general, rocky, icy and turfy climbs—it helps you choose the best objective for the prevailing weather and conditions on the day. Each route is presented with photographic topo diagrams showing lines of ascent, detailed descriptions covering key features and crux moves, approach maps, and descent information. Area and crag descriptions detail the character of each venue with grid references and access notes, while extensive advice on climbing styles, weather and avalanche awareness, equipment and safety precautions prepares you thoroughly for winter conditions. February and March typically offer the most reliable climbing, though routes can form from December through to April.