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The different ski-ing zones - Their characteristics and dangers - The glaciers as ski-ing grounds - The ski-running season Inverted temperature - The conformation of winter snow Precautionary measures - Glacier weather - Rock conditions Weather reports - Guides and porters.
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In 1905, when nearer fifty than forty, had I not been the happy father of a girl of seven I should have had no occasion to write this book. I bought, for her to play with, a pair of small ski in deal, which I remember cost nine francs. For myself I bought a rough pair, on which to fetch and bring her back to shore if the small ship foundered. No sooner had I equipped myself, standing, as a Newfoundland dog, on the brink of the waves, ready to rescue a child from snow peril, than I was born again into a ski-runner. Since, I have devoted some of my spare time to revisiting in winter the passes and peaks of Switzerland. The bringing of the ski to Switzerland ushered in the New Mountaineering, of which a few specimens seek in these pages the favour of the general public.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a practical guide to ski-running in the high Alps. It's the first book to describe ski ascents in the Swiss mountains and includes detailed instructions on equipment and preparation, as well as a review of snow and weather conditions. The author describes three of his ascents of the Diablerets mountain in Switzerland and shares the difficulties he encountered, and the solutions he found, on each journey. An experienced mountaineer, the author also introduces the reader to the history of ski-running and explores the Alps' ski-ing areas. This book is not only an essential guide for outdoor enthusiasts but also a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of skiing. It offers a wealth of practical information and insights into the challenges and rewards of ski mountaineering. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331921110_0
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