How Long to Read THE ALPINE SKI TOURING BOOK

How Long Does it Take to Read THE ALPINE SKI TOURING BOOK?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 37 minutes to read THE ALPINE SKI TOURING BOOK by Jean Vives

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Correct technique is a force multiplier. You can’t muscle your way through the backcountry. This book packed with clear, usable techniques borrowed from ski guides, mountaineers, and ski patrollers that will make you an effective, knowledgeable wilderness skier. Chp 1 Clothing will bring you up to date on the most recent advances in cold weather clothing, while Chp 2 Gear, does the same for AT ski touring equipment, including skis, poles, boots, and bindings. Chp 3 Ascent, talks about Uphill Skiing and climbing strategy. It’s the first ski book to emphasize Sport Breathing to maximize climbing efforts. Chp 4 Descent goes into skiing techniques that the resort skier already knows that can be used in the backcountry. Chp 5 Terrain looks at mountain terrain hazards specific to wilderness travel on skis including an introduction to glacier skiing and crevasse rescue. Chp 6 Weather covers travel precautions and the Seven Storm Stages. Chp 7 covers Cell Phone GPS using GAIA and Topo+ navigation Apps. Chp. 8 goes deep into avalanche safety with Safe Travel Techniques and the Decision Making process. Avalanche Rescue includes Avy Beacon use and Strategic Shoveling, Chp 9 Expedition covers winter camping, sled use, trip planning, Covid-19, hut trips and foreign travel. Chp 10 Survival includes sled use protocols, emergency shelters, ground-air signaling, helicopter rescue etc. A comprehensive Technical Appendix includes Bibliography, History, Multiple Equipment Lists, Internet directory and the first AT calorie estimator to be presented in any text.

How long is THE ALPINE SKI TOURING BOOK?

THE ALPINE SKI TOURING BOOK by Jean Vives is 387 pages long, and a total of 99,459 words.

This makes it 131% the length of the average book. It also has 122% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read THE ALPINE SKI TOURING BOOK Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 3 minutes to read THE ALPINE SKI TOURING BOOK aloud.

What Reading Level is THE ALPINE SKI TOURING BOOK?

THE ALPINE SKI TOURING BOOK is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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