Sports de montagne d'hiver

"Winter Mountain Sports" is a comprehensive guide that covers various aspects of winter sports in the mountains. This book provides a solid education in technique, tactics, and safety for anyone interested in ski touring, snowshoeing, or snowboarding. It addresses important topics such as tour planning, avalanche management, and ascent and descent techniques. A special chapter is dedicated to ice climbing. Additionally, it imparts fundamental knowledge about navigation, weather, fitness, and respectful interaction with nature. This work is suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners and serves as a valuable reference for various training programs, including those of the Swiss Alpine Club (CAS). The 6th edition includes up-to-date information, such as the new intermediate levels in the avalanche bulletin introduced in 2022.