Welsh Winter Climbs

Descriptions of all the ‘classic’ winter routes, plus many short 'outcrop' climbs; it offers fuller descriptions where they are available and appropriate, and it attempts to tackle grading. It also offers advice on mountaineering issues for climbers. Covering Carneddau, Glyderau, Llanberis, Yr Wyddfa, Nantlle, Lleyn Peninsula, Moelwynion, Rhinog, Cader Idris, Aran, Dyfi and Berwyn.

Welsh Winter Climbs

Authors

Malcolm Campbell
Andy Newton

Cover

Paperback - PVC

Edition

Third

ISBN_13

9781852840013

Availability

Reprinted

Price

£14.99

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Sample Routes (1)

Seasons

Usually any time between January and March, during a sustained period of cold weather.

Centres

Betws-y-Coed, Capel Curig, Llamberis, Beddgelert.

Difficulty

All grades covered. Ice climbing and winter routes require a good level of competance to deal with the prevailing conditions.

Must See

Western Gully, Carneddau, North Ridge, Tryfan, Central Gully, Lliwedd, and many more.

INTRODUCTION
    The climbing area
    Winter climbing conditions
    Style of ascent
    Description of climbs
    Left and right
    Grading system
    Pitch and rope lengths
    Times
    Star rating system
    First ascents
    Belays and runners
    Equipment
    Maps and navigation
    Cold injuries and first aid
    Avalanches
    Rescue