Guide to winter climbing in Wales - UK

Cover of Welsh Winter Climbs
Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - PVC
Published
15 Dec 2009
Edition
Third
ISBN
9781852840013
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ISBN (10)
1852840013
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight
280g
Pages
248
No. Maps
29 including diagrams
No. Photos
8
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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This guide differs in some ways from its predecessors: it contains descriptions of many more short 'outcrop' climbs; it offers fuller descriptions where they are available and appropriate; it attempts to tackle the grading dilemma. It also offers advice on mountaineering issues for climbers who are seduced onto the tops by the promise of glistening ice only to find deep fresh snow, storm force winds and zero visibility.

This edition further extends the boundaries of the climbing area covered. The area has been subdivided into 12 smaller sections with the aim of setting up a framework of the less well-known areas into which future new routes can be added.

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.
 
 
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