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Bill O’Connor’s inspirational two-volume guide Alpine Ski Mountaineering (Cicerone, 2002, 2003) is both rhapsodic in tone and down-to-earth with instruction; with a host of tours beautifully illustrated and described, it is highly recommended to anyone drawn to the sport.

Equipment for ski touring/ski mountaineering

Apart from warm but lightweight clothing, the primary needs of the ski mountaineer focus on the hardware without which touring becomes impossible. A more comprehensive list is included in Bill O’Connor’s guides (see above).

 Comfortable ski mountaineering boots with good quality footbeds.

 Wide, short, all-terrain skis with a touring binding.

 Climbing skins for uphill work.

 Harscheisen – removable ski crampons.

 Ski poles with powder baskets.

 Shovel – an essential piece of equipment.

 Transceiver and spare batteries.

 Avalanche probe.

 Ice axe, and crampons to fit ski boots.

 Climber’s sit-harness.

 Two 30m ropes (for a touring party) plus prusiks for each member.

 Ski goggles, high-factor suncream and lip salve.