Why is this backcountry ski book different?
Because it was written after reading all the ones before it! And this is not another book on Telemarking! My goal in writing this book was to provide a catalog, if you will, of backcountry ski techniques geared for the parallel skier. While there are several books out on Telemark skiing there are none available for Randonnée skiing. While there are numerous magazine articles describing expeditions or exploits of extreme skiers, there is no source of practical information for the everyday skier. Randonnée skiing is not just about extreme skiing or rappelling down cliffs, it’s also about skiing to a hut for a night out or having lunch on top of a peak during a beautiful spring day. It’s about skiing from one resort to the next. It’s about skiing untouched powder!