The third edition of this invaluable resource for all winter walkers, mountaineers and climbers has been fully revised and updated for 2020. The book has already sold 20,000 copies and the latest version is bursting with essential information about winter skills and techniques for walkers, climbers, leaders and instructors.
The third edition has a new format, new pictures and a number of updated sections including the latest guidance on good practice, in particular the section on snow and avalanche, as well as some modernising of climbing techniques to align with current methods and equipment.
Winter Skills is separated into six sections:
- Part 1: The winter environment
- Part 2: Basic winter skills
- Part 3: Snow and avalanche
- Part 4: Security on steep ground
- Part 5: Winter climbing
- Part 6: Winter incidents
Buy a copy nowOne of many five star reviews on Amazon for the second edition:‘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.’ - Oz