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# Mountaineering in Scotland: The Early Years

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## Customer Reviews

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    Well researched history
  

*by K***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 May 2022*

Really enjoyed reading about how the building blocks of Scottish mountaineering came to be. Names in guidebooks on routes I climbed in my youth being brought to life and how impactful these characters were. I’ve already bought the second book in Ken’s series and look forward to starting that as my summer holiday read.

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    It is a very good book, the pictures are superb
  

*by M***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 January 2016*

My partner is about 1/3 of the way through this book, but is reading it in conjunction with OS maps alongside his own knowledge.  It is a very good book, the pictures are superb, the assemblage is wonderful.  Only slight criticism is in not pinpointing actual locations of a few of the glens and bens which have common names so could be confused geographically. Otherwise a welcome Christmas present.  Personally, I loved the fact that it is a good big book, present sized.

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    History of Scottish Mountaineering
  

*by A***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 October 2015*

The arrival of this book is timely as it coincides with the 100th anniversary of World War 1.  In mountaineering terms so much was achieved in Scotland in the years building up to the war; but the war changed everything.  So many lives were shattered, so many institutions changed.  In a very different society, it was to be many years before the technical standards of the pioneers were matched and eventually exceeded. This book is a detailed description of the development of mountaineering in Scotland in those pivotal pre war years.It is structured as a chronological description of the development of climbing in Scotland.  Whilst very early achievements are discussed, the main focus is the period from 1880 to 1914. The first clubs had been established and as a consequence written records are available.  The proceedings of the SMC provide the bulk of the material, but other primary sources are also used to expand the story. The importance of physical access to climbing areas becomes clear – the expansion of the railway system being crucial.  The opening of the line to Fort William in 1894 opened up Ben Nevis although Skye had always been accessible by boat and as a consequence, in this period, there were almost as many new routes described in Skye as the rest of Scotland put together. It is also easier to understand why certain cliffs such as the NE face of Cir Mhor received so much early attention! Techniques learnt from summers in the Alps were adapted for use on the great cliffs of Scotland, although very restricted access to estate land also influenced the timing and location of activity.On a technical level Ken Crocket clearly describes the achievements of the 19th century pioneers.  They were fit, able and motivated, undertaking long bold leads, often in adverse weather, using rudimentary equipment.  The author details the ascents, rationalises the preponderance of gully routes and traces the origins of the Scottish tradition of winter climbing.  The astonishing achievements of the “ Ultramontes,” Raeburn, Naismith and others are well described, and given a more personal authenticity by the interesting personal vignettes that he adds for many.  We see the impact of technically able climbers from south of the border, particularly in Skye and Ben Nevis, a significant number of them also being members of the Scottish Mountaineering Club.  Anyone familiar with the early rock and ice climbs in Scotland will enjoy comparing their personal experiences with those of the pioneers.But the book is much more than a list of routes and mountaineers. It is a fascinating social commentary on life before WW1, and how recreation began to play a more important role in society.  There are strong generic themes such as the impact of the rise of an affluent middle class, the ability to take weekend and holiday periods and the availability of public transport from the central belt.  Yes the traditional well healed alpinist played an important role, but by WW1 participation had widened, clubs were providing a congenial infrastructure and the early guide books information.Ken Crocket draws all these factors together to make a fascinating read.  Activities of the SMC dominate, but there is also a real effort to document the contribution of others.  Anyone with an interest in Scottish climbing will come away with a better understanding of the early years and a good background to help to understand the post war developments.

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