Alpine Ski Mountaineering Vol 1 Western Alps - Europe

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Alpine Ski Mountaineering Vol 1 – Western Alps

Author

Bill O'Connor

Cover

Paperback - PVC

ISBN

9781852843731

Published

9 Oct 2008

Availability

Reprinted

Edition

First

Price

£15.00

ISBN (10)

185284373X

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm

Weight

340g

Pages

256

No. Maps

No. Photos

Originally Published

1 Jan 2002

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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.

Seasons

Generally, February/March until May. Best times vary from route to route, and are indicated in the 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 with a full understanding of the risks and with the training and experience to evaluate them.