Basic Illustrated Alpine Ski Touring

by Molly Absolon

Overview

Basic Illustrated Alpine Ski Touring has everything one needs to participate in this growing and exciting activity. Written by expert Molly Abolson, this book provides information on gear, skills, and preparation so that beginners and intermediate participants alike can enjoy this emerging sport with confidence.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493018475
Publisher:	Falcon Guides
Publication date:	09/01/2016
Series:	Basic Illustrated Series
Edition description:	Illustrate
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Molly Absolon is a former NOLS instructor, an environmental educator, and outdoor writer. She is the author of the Backpacker Magazine Core Skills books Campsite Cooking, Trailside Navigation, Trailside First Aid, and Outdoor Survival, and also Basic Illustrated Winter Hiking and Camping. She lives in Driggs, Idaho.

Table of Contents

Introduction vii

Chapter 1 Alpine Touring Equipment 1

Chapter 2 AT Technique 32

Chapter 3 Backcountry Safety 56

Chapter 4 Avalanches 70

What the Hazard Ratings Mean 86

Chapter 5 Backcountry Etiquette 98

Chapter 6 Putting It All Together 108

About the Author 113