Alpine Ski Mountaineering 2 - Central & Eastern Alps - Europe

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Information Sheet
Introduction
Contents
Sample Route
Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - PVC
Published
9 Oct 2008
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852843748
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ISBN (10)
1852843748
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight
340g
Pages
256
No. Maps
15
No. Photos
105
Originally Published
1 Mar 2003

Alpine Ski Mountaineering Vol 2 – Central and Eastern Alps

by Bill O'Connor

Some of the finest ski tours of the central and eastern European Alps are described in this guidebook. It includes 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. More...

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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, Read More... Neustift, Innsbruck.

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!
 
 
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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

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