Download or read book THE ALPINE SKI TOURING BOOK written by Jean Vives and published by Jean Vives Publisher. This book was released on with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Correct technique is a force multiplier. You can’t muscle your way through the backcountry. This book packed with clear, usable techniques borrowed from ski guides, mountaineers, and ski patrollers that will make you an effective, knowledgeable wilderness skier. Chp 1 Clothing will bring you up to date on the most recent advances in cold weather clothing, while Chp 2 Gear, does the same for AT ski touring equipment, including skis, poles, boots, and bindings. Chp 3 Ascent, talks about Uphill Skiing and climbing strategy. It’s the first ski book to emphasize Sport Breathing to maximize climbing efforts. Chp 4 Descent goes into skiing techniques that the resort skier already knows that can be used in the backcountry. Chp 5 Terrain looks at mountain terrain hazards specific to wilderness travel on skis including an introduction to glacier skiing and crevasse rescue. Chp 6 Weather covers travel precautions and the Seven Storm Stages. Chp 7 covers Cell Phone GPS using GAIA and Topo+ navigation Apps. Chp. 8 goes deep into avalanche safety with Safe Travel Techniques and the Decision Making process. Avalanche Rescue includes Avy Beacon use and Strategic Shoveling, Chp 9 Expedition covers winter camping, sled use, trip planning, Covid-19, hut trips and foreign travel. Chp 10 Survival includes sled use protocols, emergency shelters, ground-air signaling, helicopter rescue etc. A comprehensive Technical Appendix includes Bibliography, History, Multiple Equipment Lists, Internet directory and the first AT calorie estimator to be presented in any text.