W. A. Poucher

William Arthur Poucher (1891–1988), known as Walter, a nickname he acquired during his Army service,[1] was one of the leading British mountain photographers and guide book writers during and following World War II.He personally explored and photographed all the routes he describes in his famous mountain guides, so that users can be assured of correct directions.They include cairns, standing stones, bothies, distinctive rock formations, panoramas, views and natural features such as cascades and waterfalls.Each guide includes a list of the principal peaks and details of towns and villages useful for supplies, and closest points of access to the routes.The routes in that volume are concentrated in Snowdonia and North Wales, where rock exposure is much greater than in the south or central areas of the country.Notable omissions include the Berwyns or Clwydian hills however, both ranges of mountains to the east of Snowdonia, which have many interesting routes to their summits.Such routes and other in less mountainous regions are described however, in the many guides to the National Trails in Britain, such as that to the Pennine Way published by HMSO and written by Tom Stephenson.[2] Poucher appeared as a guest on Russell Harty's BBC chat show in November 1980 wearing makeup, perfume and ladies' gloves.
The Snowdon Ranger Path (foreground) crosses a boggy area before ascending past Llyn Ffynnon-y-gwas.
Scrambling on Crib Goch , Snowdonia , Wales
Pennine Way near Black Hill summit
Sharp Edge on Blencathra in the Lake District
The rocky crest of Stac Pollaidh
The Brecon Beacons in winter
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