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There is something extraordinarily special about sliding on snow
that has excited generations of snow sports enthusiasts. Add to
this the dimension of travelling through the mountains and the
result is a recipe for some of the best outdoor activity days you
could ever imagine. I have been fortunate to share some of these
adventures with Henry Branigan: Skiing off the summit of Mount
Blanc at dawn or, equally enjoyable, skiing under the northern
lights from hut to hut in Norway, still my all-time favourite way
of travelling through the mountains. A complete guide to alpine ski
touring, ski mountaineering and nordic ski touring sets out to
provide the fundamentals about going off piste and then journeying
through mountain terrain, in a logical, easy to read format.
Adapting ski technique for various off piste conditions is an
essential skill that makes all the difference between surviving and
savouring adventures off piste. The book also covers the
fundamental mountaineering knowledge including navigation, weather
and avalanches that are essential before venturing beyond the
confines of a ski area. Equipment and planning a tour are covered,
whether it is in an Alpine or Nordic environment. All in all this
is a very comprehensive and valuable resource for anyone aspiring
to venture into the mountains on skis. Bob Kinnaird Principal
Glenmore Lodge National Outdoor Training Centre
There is something extraordinarily special about sliding on snow
that has excited generations of snow sports enthusiasts. Add to
this the dimension of travelling through the mountains and the
result is a recipe for some of the best outdoor activity days you
could ever imagine. I have been fortunate to share some of these
adventures with Henry Branigan: Skiing off the summit of Mount
Blanc at dawn or, equally enjoyable, skiing under the northern
lights from hut to hut in Norway, still my all-time favourite way
of travelling through the mountains. A complete guide to alpine ski
touring, ski mountaineering and nordic ski touring sets out to
provide the fundamentals about going off piste and then journeying
through mountain terrain, in a logical, easy to read format.
Adapting ski technique for various off piste conditions is an
essential skill that makes all the difference between surviving and
savouring adventures off piste. The book also covers the
fundamental mountaineering knowledge including navigation, weather
and avalanches that are essential before venturing beyond the
confines of a ski area. Equipment and planning a tour are covered,
whether it is in an Alpine or Nordic environment. All in all this
is a very comprehensive and valuable resource for anyone aspiring
to venture into the mountains on skis. Bob Kinnaird Principal
Glenmore Lodge National Outdoor Training Centre
This book is about Alpine ski Touring and takes you through a step
by step guide on everything that you need to know to get you from a
novice ski tourer into the professional. It covers all the salient
points for moving on skis and explains how the technical equipment
should be used including all the skills that are required to start
touring as well as leading a group. It can also be used as a guide
for off piste skiers and snow boarders as well as Telemark and
Nordic tourers. Each chapter has its own topic as the book takes
you through well laid out progressions from your first steps uphill
to longer tours moving from hut to hut over glaciated terrain. The
photographs complement the text in every way giving a clearer
picture of what the equipment looks like and how it should be used.
Nothing has been left out and some of the chapters explain all the
points to be considered when planning a tour, or overnighting, as
well as emergency procedures. And to make the tour safer there are
chapters on avalanche awareness and weather. By the time you get to
the end of the book you will be armed with all the skills,
techniques and knowledge needed to go out and enjoy the sport of
ski touring.
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