Winter Skills: Essential Walking and Climbing Techniques

My only regret on buying this book for my husband was not getting it several years ago!I would recommend doing a winter skills course in addition, as my husband did when we moved to the Lake District, but for someone who wants a bit more information, this is invaluable, and is making the transition to mountain rescue somewhat easier. Don't be put of by the Mountain Leader Training part - it is full of good information for anyone.

Top book with interesting chapters on a range of skills for hiking and climbing. The book doesn't shy away from some pretty sophisticated terminology and explanation but this adds to the experience. In Scotland this Winter I struggled to find the kinds of conditions where these skills could be put into good use - far too mild!

A fantastic clear & concise book with great technical guides throughout. Ideal for refreshing your knowledge and brushing up on points that most of us maturing venturers had probably long forgotten. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Simply superb essential reading for all winter hill enthusiasts.

This book is aimed at people doing serious winter hiking, scrambling and snow/ice climbing. It covers a broad range of mountain skills from navigation, weather and clothing to ice axe, crampon and rope techniques. Writing style is quite serious & academic, but still quite readable. Excellent illustrations help to bring the text to life. Some sections are aimed at people training to be mountain instructors, which weren't so relevant to me, so I rate it 4.5.

Great source of information on winter mountaineering.Covers anything from gear, to walking techniques and more advanced climbing techniques.

This is an excellent book full of very clear and detailed information about winter walking and climbing skills. I would recommend this book for anybody serious about mountaineering in winter conditions.

A good book for anyone interested in winter walking even if you are not a least bit interested in mountain leadership training!Worth the money IMO and easy to understand too, unlike some of the books out there!

was a gift - receiver very pleased