Alpine Ski Mountaineering Vol 2 - Central and Eastern Alps
Some of the finest ski tours of the central and eastern Alps; hut-to-hut tours that explore the Bernese, Urner, Albula and Bernina Alps of Switzerland, as well as classic tours through the Silvretta, Otztal, Stubai and Ortler regions of Austria and Italy.
Alpine Ski Mountaineering Vol 2 Central and Eastern Alps
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Paperback - PVC
Edition
First
ISBN_13
9781852843748
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Reprinting
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£15.00
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Seasons
Generally March until mid-May. Each route has a suggested best time to go.
Centres
Les Diablerets, Kandersteg, Andermatt, Preda, Pontresina, Ischgl, Obergurgl, Gstaad, Grindlewald, Neustift, Innsbruck.
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.
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.
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






