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SKI TOURING SPECIAL

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Ski tour

ON THE GO SKI TOUR

Ski Touring Special

What information can I gather from the terrain when touring with skis? Does my tour plan match the local conditions, or does the tour need to be adjusted?

Snow and avalanche science

SNOW AND AVALANCHES

Ski Touring Special

Everything you need to know about avalanches and snow. What processes go through the snowpack, and where do I have the best chance of finding good snow?

Avalanche danger levels

DANGER LEVELS

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What are the five levels of the European avalanche danger scale? What do they mean, how are they defined, and what are their limitations in terms of informational value for us ski tourers?

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AVALANCHE PROBLEMS

Ski Touring Special

Along with the danger level, the five avalanche problems are the most important in the avalanche report. What do they mean, and how should I react to the prevailing avalanche problem out in the field?

Avalanche hazard patterns

HAZARD PATTERNS

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The 10 hazard patterns go into considerably more detail than the five avalanche problems. They allow the avalanche situation to be described in much greater detail. They primarily address the causes of a prevailing avalanche problem.

Avalanche report

AVALANCHE REPORT

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The avalanche report is often reduced to the danger level: Find out here what other important information is extracted and how you can get the most out of the report.

LVS search

LVS SEARCH

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Step-by-step instructions for the correct procedure in the event of an avalanche where people may be buried. Here you'll learn everything you need to know about the correct use of an avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe.

Emergency equipment for ski tours

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT

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What constitutes standard emergency equipment on ski tours and why is it needed? A brief overview of what's available on the market and what you actually need in an emergency.

Touring ski guide

SKI TOURING

Ski Touring Special

Which touring ski is right for me? An overview of the characteristics of the different touring ski models and how they affect the ski's handling.

Types of ski touring

SKI TOURING TYPES

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What types of ski tourers do you encounter in the backcountry, and which ones would I consider myself to be? To put it bluntly and with a bit of humor, there's a recommendation for each type of ski tourer as to which touring ski they should choose.

Ski touring bindings guide

BINDINGS

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A brief market overview of the different types and models of touring ski bindings that can be found in the stores and online shops of the various manufacturers.

Climbing skins guide

ASCENT SKINS

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How do the ascent skins work and what properties do the different materials have that are used to make this piece of equipment that is so important for us ski tourers.

Touring ski boots guide

TOURING SKI BOOTS

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The most important piece of equipment for ski touring, from a personal perspective, is undoubtedly the touring ski boot. It should fit perfectly and, if possible, avoid pressure points. You can find out what else to consider when buying ski touring boots here.

Ski preparation guide

PREPARING SKI

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By the next flat section, you'll be delighted to have a perfectly maintained touring ski. But how do you actually grind the edges and wax the base?

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SKI TOURING KNOWLEDGE BOX
# SKI TOURING # LEARNING # AVALANCHE KNOWLEDGE # TIPS AND TRICKS

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