What information can I read from the terrain when I’m out on touring skis? Does the tour plan match the conditions on the ground, or does the tour need to be adjusted?
Everything you need to know about avalanches and snow. What processes does the snowpack go through, and where do I have the best chance of finding good snow?
What are the five levels of the European avalanche danger scale? What do they mean, how are they defined, and where are the limits of the information they give us ski tourers?
Alongside the danger level, the five avalanche problems are the most important part of the avalanche bulletin. What do they mean, and how should I behave out in the terrain when a particular avalanche problem prevails?
The 10 danger patterns go into far more detail than the five avalanche problems. They allow the avalanche situation to be described much more precisely and comprehensively. Above all, they address the causes of a prevailing avalanche problem.
The avalanche bulletin is often reduced to the danger level. Find out here what other important information it contains and how to get the most out of the report.
Step-by-step instructions for the right procedure in the event of an avalanche in which people may have been buried. Here you'll learn everything about the correct use of avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.
What belongs in the standard emergency kit on ski tours, and why is it needed? A brief overview of what is available on the market and what you actually need in an emergency.
What types of ski tourers do you meet out in the mountains, and which of them would I count myself among? Exaggerated and with a little wink, each type gets a recommendation for which touring ski they should go for.
A short market overview of the different designs and models of touring ski bindings available in the shops and online stores of the various manufacturers.
How do climbing skins work, and what are the properties of the different materials used to make this piece of equipment that is so important to us ski tourers?
When it comes to how you feel on a ski tour, the most important piece of equipment is without doubt the touring boot. It should fit perfectly and ideally not cause any pressure points. Find out here what else to look out for when buying one.
On the next flat stretch at the latest, you will be glad to have perfectly maintained touring skis. But how do you actually sharpen the edges and wax the base properly?
