Backcountry ski camping

A comprehensive how-to book written by and for ski campers, explains how to prepare for, plan and carry out a trip from start to finish. The book provides both the novice and the experienced ski tourist with instruction on how to choose and maintain equipment, how to make an efficient snow camp; also chapters on mountaineering and woodsmanship, winter survival and backcountry ethics. A description of the 50 top backcountry ski trails in the U.S. will give the ski camper an idea of where to go. Completely illustrated with photos and drawings.