Full Description
Adventure Skiing is a book that places adventure at the centre of the skiing experience.
Adventure Skiing is your gateway to a new world of skiing—one where the thrill of exploration, freedom, and wild terrain take centre stage. In an era where traditional ski resorts are becoming crowded and expensive, this book offers a refreshing alternative. Whether you're frustrated by crowded pistes or seeking to escape the impact of climate change on the ski industry, Adventure Skiing shows you how to reclaim the true spirit of the sport.
This isn't another guidebook or technical manual—there are plenty of those already. Instead, it's an invitation to explore the vast possibilities of off-piste skiing, where you can escape to uncrowded slopes of fresh, "wild snow." It empowers you to rely on your own skills, fitness, and judgement to discover the exhilaration of ski touring and adventure skiing—whether on a one-day trek through the Scottish Highlands or an epic multi-day journey through the Alps.
What you'll gain from Adventure Skiing:
Inspiration and Confidence: Real-life adventure stories that will inspire you to venture beyond the resort and explore new terrain.
Clarity on the Skiing Adventure Path: Step-by-step guidance on progressing your adventure skiing skills, so you can gradually take on more challenging objectives—without feeling overwhelmed.
Practical Insights: Personal accounts that detail what to expect, helping you make informed decisions and prepare for a variety of skiing adventures, from remote snow-camping to hut-to-hut tours.
A New Perspective on Adventure: Learn how skiing can offer different kinds of adventures based on your goals, risk tolerance, and fitness level—no matter where you are or how much time you have.
If you're ready to take your skiing to the next level and experience the true adventure of wild, untouched snow, this book is your guide to making it happen. It's about more than just skiing—it's about pushing your limits, finding your own path, and embracing the journey.
Contents
Preface
A Personal Progression
Day Tours to Remember
Chapter 1. The Black Mount Traverse - Scotland
Chapter 2. A Queyras First Descent - France
Chapter 3. Snow-holing in Earnest - Switzerland and Japan
Hut to Hut Adventurous Journeys
Chapter 4. The Haute Route
Chapter 5. Sleds in the Silvretta
Chapter 6. Aigüestortes - "Carros de Foc"
Chapter 7. Wapta Icefields traverses
Exploratory Expeditions - Kyrgyzstan.
Chapter 8. Ak-Shirak 2003 - A Reconnaissance
Chapter 9. Ak-Shirak 2006 - First Traverse of the Range
Chapter 10. Ak-Shirak 2007 - Exploring north of the Petrov Glacier
Chapter 11. Ak-Shirak 2008 - An Unexpected Return
