Alpine Ski Mountaineering 2 - Central & Eastern Alps - Europe

Cover of Alpine Ski Mountaineering Vol 2 Central and Eastern Alps

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.

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!

Alpine Ski Mountaineering Vol 2 Central and Eastern Alps

Author

Bill O'Connor

Cover

Paperback - PVC

Edition

First

Published

9 Oct 2008

ISBN_13

9781852843748

Availability

Reprinted

Price £15.00

The European Alps offer some of the finest and most accessible ski mountaineering in the world. A combination of magnificent and varied terrain, an enviable snow record, excellent public transport, unrivalled hut system and long ski season make them a focus for mountaineers and skiers throughout the world.

This second volume of the Ski Mountaineering series includes 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. Volume 1 covers the Western Alps.