Ski Touring Av Bruce Goodlad

<p>Explore beyond the piste — your essential guide to ski touring and backcountry adventure.</p><p><em>Ski Touring – 2nd Edition</em> 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.</p><hr><p>Inside, you’ll discover:</p><ul><li>Step-by-step instruction in both <em>downhill off-piste</em> and <em>uphill touring</em> techniques</li><li>Essential avalanche awareness and decision-making strategies</li><li>Detailed guidance on glacier skiing, route planning, and mountain safety</li><li>Stunning photography and clear diagrams that bring concepts to life</li><li>Expert advice from professional mountain guides and ski instructors</li></ul><p>The book is divided into two main sections:<br>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.</p><hr><p>New in the 2nd Edition:</p><ul><li>Fully revised and updated throughout</li><li>An entirely new, in-depth chapter on avalanche awareness and rescue</li></ul>