Ask anyone who's been caught out on a Scottish winter route and they'll tell you the same thing. It wasn't the cold that got them. It was the sweat. You start the approach in a fleece, you're soaked by the time you reach the crag, then the wind hits on the top and you're shivering in a wet shirt. Layering for winter climbing in Scotland is about avoiding that exact loop. Get the base, mid, and shell sorted and you can stay warm, dry, and actually enjoy the day. Here's how I s