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Information Sheet
Introduction
Contents
Sample Route
Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - PVC
Published
9 Oct 2008
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852843731
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ISBN (10)
185284373X
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight
340g
Pages
256
No. Maps
23
No. Photos
96
Originally Published
1 Jan 2002

Alpine Ski Mountaineering Vol 1 – Western Alps

by Bill O'Connor

The classic Haute Route, the ski mountaineering traverse through the Alps between Chamonix and Zermatt, is described in this guidebook, which also brings together a selection of the finest high-level ski tours in the Western Alps in areas as diverse as the Ecrins, Vanoise, Haute Maurienne, Gran Paradiso, Mont Blanc, Valais and Urner Alps. More...

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Seasons

Generally, February/March until May. Best times vary from route to route, and are indicated in the Read More... guide.

Centres

Chamonix, Champex, Zermatt, La Berade, Bonneval-sur-Arc, Aussois, Cogne (Val d’Aosta), Verbier.

Difficulty

Ski mountaineering is a potentially dangerous activity, and should only be undertaken by those Read More... with a full understanding of the risks and with the training and experience to evaluate them.

Must See

Idyllic conditions of perfect snow, few crevasses, a track in place, and perfect clear weather!
 
 

Avalanche Awareness

Snow Sense by Jill Fredston and Doug Fesler (Alaska Mountain Safety Centre) ISBN 0964399407 – this is one of the best, no-nonsense books on the subject I’ve read.

The ABC of Snow Safety by E.R. La Chapelle (Mountaineers books) – another must-read book on avalanche awareness.

The Avalanche Handbook by McLung and Schaerer (Cordee) ISBN 0898863643

Avalanche Safety For Skiers and Climbers by T. Daffern (Diadem/Rocky Mountain Books) ISBN 0906371260


Skiing

Ski Powder by Martin Epp (Fernhurst)

Skiing and the Art of Carving by Ellen Post Foster (Turning Point ski foundation) ISBN 0964739038


Ski Mountaineering Guided Tours and Training

O’Connor Adventure, www.oconnoradventure.com


Avalanche Awareness Training

O’Connor Adventure, www.oconnoradventure.com

European Avalanche School, www.avaschool.com

Snow and Avalanche Research Davos, www.slf.ch/slf/slf.html

Canadian Avalanche Association, www.csac.org

Scottish Avalanche Information Service, www.sais.gov.uk

 
 
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