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Häftad, Engelska, 2011
316 kr
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This is a complete introduction to Alpine mountaineering. If you are planning your first trip to the Alps or anxious to improve on your performance on previous trips, you need this book. Even seasoned alpinists will benefit from Bruce's clarity and depth of experience. Everything you need to know is here and none of the issues are ducked, from dealing with hut guardians to moving roped together. The first part of the book deals with the knowledge and techniques you will need. The second part consists of a choice of good routes to help you gain experience. In this guidebook-style section the route length is included together with the area, where to stay, access, map and kit requirements and the full route descriptions. The chapters are Going Alpine; About the Alps; Objective Dangers; Weather; Kit; Technical Equipment; Alpine Movement; Protecting Yourself; Glacier Travel; Speed vs Security; Navigation; Rescue; Via Ferrata; Planning an Alpine Trip; Am I Ready?; Guidebook.
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
226 kr
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Explore beyond the piste — your essential guide to ski touring and backcountry adventure.Ski Touring – 2nd Edition by Bruce Goodlad, with contributions from Alison Thacker and Mike Austin, is the definitive handbook for anyone ready to venture off-piste and into the mountains. Whether you’re an experienced skier seeking new challenges or a confident piste skier wanting to explore the backcountry, this book provides everything you need to make the transition safely and successfully.Inside, you’ll discover:Step-by-step instruction in both downhill off-piste and uphill touring techniquesEssential avalanche awareness and decision-making strategiesDetailed guidance on glacier skiing, route planning, and mountain safetyStunning photography and clear diagrams that bring concepts to lifeExpert advice from professional mountain guides and ski instructorsThe book is divided into two main sections:The first covers the skills, knowledge, and safety techniques required for backcountry travel, while the second features a curated selection of Bruce’s favourite ski tours in a practical guidebook format — perfect for planning your own alpine adventures.New in the 2nd Edition:Fully revised and updated throughoutAn entirely new, in-depth chapter on avalanche awareness and rescue
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
251 kr
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This is a selected guidebook of ski tours in the European Alps. We have chosen classic ski tours at a variety of grades spread through the Alps, with some well known venues and others not on the radar of British ski tourers. The 22 places selected have enough routes to keep you busy for a week or more's ski touring and will allow you to get to know the area well enough to inspire you to make up your own tours. Stunning photos, useful planning maps, and accurate descriptions make this the most up to date, English language guidebook to ski touring in the Alps available. In order to be as up to date as possible, the routes have been contributed by UIAGM/IFMGA guides who know the area well and have toured there recently. Contributors: Mike Austin, Martin Chester, Al Powell, Mark Charlton, Andy Teasdale, Tim Blakemore, Jonny Baird, Graham Frost, Bruce Goodlad, Terry Ralphs, Rob Collister, Olly Allen, Cain Olsen and Andy Perkins.
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
311 kr
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You love climbing and want to start climbing in the bigger mountains. You want to climb in the Alps but don't have the skills to move on a glacier. You want to climb longer routes but feel you are too slow and don't know how to climb exposed terrain quickly and safely. You've just returned from your first (or maybe your second or third) trip to the Alps and feel you could have achieved more. This is the book for you! Bruce will walk you through the techniques you need to move efficiently on alpine terrain, be it on rock, snow and ice or a blend of all three. The second half of the book is a selected guidebook of routes from throughout the Alps that are ideal for you to start your Alpine climbing progression on. Styles of Alpine Climbing Alpine Approach Choosing the Right Route Acclimatisation Moving Together