Book Description

This is a fascinating book on the most delightful Skiing spots in Switzerland. It will be a gift to anyone who wants to know more about skiing and the beautiful locations for skiing. The author F. F. Roget revisits the passes and peaks of Switzerland during winter in a lucid language and with such incredible imagery that he takes the reader on a journey with him. Contents include: Ski-running in the High Alps With Ski to the Diablerets From the Col Du Pillon to the The Ski-runner of Vermala The Bernese Oberland From End to End The Aiguille Du Chardonnet and the Aiguille Du Tour The Grand Combin Across the Pennine Alps on Ski by the "high-level" Route The Piz Bernina Ski Circuit in One Day From Arosa to Bellinzona Over the Bernardino Pass Glaciers—avalanches—military Ski-ing The Mechanics of Ski-bindings Rudiments of Winter Mountaineering for Ski-runners Winter Stations—winter Sports—how to Use Ski