Guide to winter climbing in Wales - UK

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Availability

Reprinted

Cover

Paperback - PVC

Published

15 Dec 2009

Edition

Third

ISBN

9781852840013

ISBN (10)

1852840013

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm

Weight

280g

Pages

248

No. Maps

29 including diagrams

No. Photos

Originally Published

1 Jan 1989

Welsh Winter Climbs

by Malcolm Campbell, Andy Newton

Guidebook to winter climbing in Wales. All the classic winter routes, plus many short outcrop climbs. Covers Carneddau, Glyderau, Llanberis, Yr Wyddfa, Nantlle, Lleyn Peninsula, Moelwynion, Rhinog, Cader Idris, Aran, Dyfi and Berwyn. It offers fuller descriptions where available and tackles grading, with advice on mountaineering issues. More...

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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 Read More... 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