E: 31/01? Win A Winter Climbing Package With Abacus Mountain Guides

Lakshmi7

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Answer: Because it is such a great mix of physical and mental challenge demanding the full range of mountaineering skills as well as climbing technique. (Please thank MaineBlue below. :T :T :T)

MaineBlue

I'm not sure how much they want, but here's the answer:-

Many years later I am still finding plenty of inspiration in Scotland. It’s a tough playground but all the more rewarding for that. Winter climbing here is such a great mix of physical and mental challenge demanding the full range of mountaineering skills as well as climbing technique. You never quite master the dark art of judging the climbing conditions but when you get it right the reward is great. We get to enjoy big adventures in a relatively small package. Staying warm and dry on a Scottish winter’s day is a big challenge itself and made more difficult by the humid conditions. It’s a real buzz though when I’m all wrapped up warm and dry when it’s properly horrible weather. Having the best gear is essential for me, gear that works in the worst conditions imaginable

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