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