Ben Nevis (SMC)

Simon Richardson, Alastair Walker, Robin Clothier. By a happy coincidence of geology, altitude and location, Ben Nevis is not only the highest mountain in Britain, it also contains some of the finest climbing in the British Isles. The magnificent cliffs of the north-east face are alpine in stature and offer mountaineering on a grand scale. It is in winter though that the mountain really comes into its own. By virtue of its height and position, it is exposed to the full force of Atlantic weather systems. This allows ice to build rapidly, and combined with the superbly articulated character of the mountain's great ridges and gullies produces a winter climbing ground without equal in the country. This guide gives a comprehensive list of summer and winter climbs on the Ben and surrounding mountains. Areas covered: Ben Nevis, The Mamores & Aonachs, Creag Meagaidh, and the Central Highlands. More than 250 new routes have been added to this revised edition including 90 winter routes. 352 pages.