Backcountry skier

Backcountry skier

Jean Vives, 1949-

Book - 1999

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Subjects
Cross-country skiing.
Skis and skiing.
Published
Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics c1999.
Language
English
Main Author
Jean Vives, 1949- (-)
Physical Description
viii, 271 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 266-267) and index.
ISBN
9780880116503
  • Chapter 1. Staying Warm and Dry
  • Chapter 2. Gearing Up for the Backcountry
  • Chapter 3. Backcountry Conditioning
  • Chapter 4. Climbing Techniques
  • Chapter 5. Descent Techniques
  • Chapter 6. Reading Terrain and Snow
  • Chapter 7. Mountain Weather
  • Chapter 8. Navigation Skills
  • Chapter 9. Avoiding Avalanches
  • Chapter 10. Backcountry Nutrition
  • Chapter 11. Hut Skiing and Winter Camping
  • Chapter 12. Emergency Survival
  • Appendix A. Tourist Offices for Alpine Countries
  • Appendix B. Map Resources
  • Appendix C. Weights and Measures
  • Equipment List

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