Climbing

The Munros in Winter This is Martin Moran's account of his expedition to climb all the Munros in a single journey. Not only did he complete the trip and thereby become the first to do so in winter, but he also set a record for the fastest-ever completion of the Munros in any season. He describes the 1030 miles of walking and skiing, the 410,000ft of ascent and descent, the storms, snows and darkness of winter, and the terror of an avalanche and of scrambling down a mountain in pitch darkness and a howling gale. The book also gives practical advice on enjoying, and surviving, Britain's most challenging peaks, with a wealth of information on the technical problems presented by climbing and walking in winter conditions. Route-planning, preparation and back-up are also covered. Climbing.

Secrets of the Snow: Visual Clues to Avalanche and Ski Conditions The surface of fallen snow, its contours and texture, can tell the interested observer much about the forces that shaped it and about its stability and what it is likely to do. Will it be good for skiing or for packing as a snowball? Will it slide? Is it dangerous? Secrets of the Snow is an overview of the easily visible aspects of snow in the alpine mountain landscape, serving as a companion volume to the author's Field Guide to Snow Crystals, which examines snow at the microscopic level. Describing visual snow features and textures arising from climate, wind-drift, layering, solar radiation, and melting, Secrets of the Snow explains how snow may be "read" for information on avalanche formation and suitability for winter sports. Closely linked photographs and text illustrate the shapes, forms, and textures found at the surface of winter snow covers; describe their origins in wind and weather conditions; and guide the reader in interpreting these features to predict snow behaviour. Secrets of the Snow is essential for winter sports enthusiasts, mountaineers, and avalanche-safety specialists. Climbing.

How to Ice Climb! A guide for both beginners and experts starts with basics such as equipment, safety, and water ice techniques, and also covers mixed climbing, alpine climbing, leading, and descending.

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