Backcountry Skiing Author:Lito Tejada-Flores Nordic and Alpine--the best of both worlds. Here is the manual for the skier who wants to get away from the crowded slopes of downhill areas and the groomed trails of cross-country resorts. A fresh, up-to-date approach to modern ski touring, it focuses on recent advances in technique and equipment for both Nordic and Alpine skiing. — The... more » author details techniques and learning strategies for every level of experience, and new ways of combining cross-country and downhill skills for greater range and flexibility. He covers the entire range of options that take the skier away from developed areas, from the small day tour to major ski expeditions.
Other chapters provide authoritative information on winter camping, self-reliance in the winter environment, snow structure and behavior, and coping with avalanche hazard. Precise diagrams illustrate technique and gear, and black-and-white photos evoke the magic of traveling the snowy wilderness on skis.« less