Lake District Winter Climbs by Brian Davison

Lake District Winter Climbs by Brian Davison

Given the right conditions, the Lake District offers snow, ice and mixed climbing across every part of the national park, from the classic high-mountain gullies of Scafell, Great End and Pillar to frozen watercourses, icefalls and mixed routes on crags most summer visitors never reach. Produced in association with the Fell and Rock Climbing Club, this Cicerone guidebook by Brian Davison describes nearly 1000 winter routes across the full extent of the Lake District, from Grade I to Grade VI and above. Covering every known venue from the Langdale Pikes and Coniston to the eastern Helvellyn coves, Far Eastern Fells and outlying areas including Cautley Spout, it is the comprehensive reference for winter climbing in the region. Nearly 1000 routes are described across all venues in the Lake District, covering snow, ice, mixed climbing and dry tooling, from straightforward Grade I gullies to technically demanding Grade VI and above Colour photo topos illustrate the lines taken by each climb, with accompanying text covering key route features, the crux, and access and descent notes, making it straightforward to identify and approach routes in winter conditions Approach maps for every crag show the best way to access each crag, alongside details of conditions, winter ethics, climbing styles, equipment and winter and dry tooling grades Conservation information is included throughout, with symbols highlighting routes that pass through known habitats of rare alpine plants or within Sites of Special Scientific Interest, alongside agreed venues for dry tooling A historical first ascents list dating back to the earliest Victorian pioneers, plus appendices covering nature conservation, mountain accident procedure, useful contacts, campsites and climbing walls, complete the guide The comprehensive reference for winter climbing in the Lake District, covering every known venue and nearly 1000 routes. An essential companion when the Lakes come into winter condition.

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Title	Lake District Winter Climbs
Author	Brian Davison
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