Ben Nevis and Glen Coe remain at the forefront of Scottish winter
climbing and hold their place on the world stage of climbing. The
classic climbs are highly regarded objectives. This selection of the
best climbs across the area is enough to offer any climber a lifetime of
inspiration.
This eighth edition of Cicerone's classic guide is the first guide
to categorise every climb and to describe in detail how they form, in
order to help climbers choose the best route and judge the climbing
conditions. Being in the right place at the right time is a major part
of winter climbing and this book will guide you through the
decision-making process to make more expeditions successful.
With snow, ice and mixed routes ranging from grade I introductory
ascents to extreme test pieces - including the hardest traditional
winter climb in the world - there are routes to suit all abilities and
preferences, plus advice to help you select an appropriate route for the
prevailing conditions.
Glen Coe
Aonach Eagach
Buachaille Etive Mòr
Stob Dearg
Stob Coire Altruim
Lairig Eilde
Sròn na Lairig and Eilde Canyon
The Lost Valley (Coire Gabhail)
Lost Valley Buttresses
East face of Gearr Aonach
Coire nan Lochan
North-west face of Gearr Aonach
Stob Coire nan Lochan
Far Eastern Buttress
North face of Aonach Dubh
Coire nam Beitheach
West face of Aonach Dubh
Bidean nam Bian
Stob Coire nam Beith
Glen Coe – outlying areas
Beinn Udlaidh
Sgùrr na h-Ulaidh
Beinn a’ Bheithir
Beinn Fhionnlaidh
Garbh Bheinn
Stob a’ Ghlais Choire
Ben Nevis
Climbs from Coire Leis
Little Brenva Face
Climbs from Observatory Gully
North East Buttress First Platform
The Minus Face
The Orion Face
Point Five Gully area
Indicator Wall
Gardyloo Buttress
Tower Ridge East Side
Tower Ridge
Douglas Boulder
Climbs from Coire na Ciste
Tower Ridge West Side
Pinnacle Buttress
Goodeve’s Buttress and the Cascades
The Comb
Number Three Gully Buttress
Creag Coire na Ciste
The Trident buttresses
Moonlight Gully Buttress
Càrn Dearg Buttress
Climbs from Castle Coire
Castle Coire
North Face of Castle Ridge
Glen Nevis
Mamores
Stob Bàn
Mullach nan Coirean
Aonach Mòr and Aonach Beag
Aonach Mòr East Face – Coire an Lochain
Aonach Mòr West Face
Aonach Beag North Face
Aonach Beag West Face
Stob Coire an Laoigh
Stob Coire an Laoigh
