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Re: Books books books!

Post by Krummholz » Sun Nov 05, 2023 11:38 pm

Just got this in - Light Tours of Colorado, Mello backcountry ski routes. Low angle, 20ish deg skiing. I’ve got 4-6 on my list for this Winter. Some of the descriptions for way finding seem written for somebody who already knows where they are going. Routes on pictures could be more bold.

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Re: Books books books!

Post by JB TELE » Sun Nov 05, 2023 11:54 pm

Krummholz wrote:
Sun Nov 05, 2023 11:38 pm
Just got this in - Light Tours of Colorado, Mello backcountry ski routes. Low angle, 20ish deg skiing. I’ve got 4-6 on my list for this Winter. Some of the descriptions for way finding seem written for somebody who already knows where they are going. Routes on pictures could be more bold.


Light Tours of Co.pdf

Buffalo Pass.pdf
Any routes in the San Juans?



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Re: Books books books!

Post by w8n4snow » Mon Nov 06, 2023 6:55 pm

I would suggest everyone read Erlin Stroms “pioneers on skis” which recounts his skiing near Mt Athabaska and his ascent of Denali in the 30’s. Grant Pearson was a partner on that climb and was a real badass, legendary around here. They used skis on the Muldrow glacier to great effect, and Strom even made turns on Karstens ridge about 13000’ just to show off.

For those new to climbing history on Denali, I would recommend a deep dive into the history of the “Sourdough” climb in 1910. Fascinating accomplishment that has new light shed on it the past few years. These guys had homemade crampons with front points that enabled them to cruise up the mountains. All decades before the French technique and Chouinard came into play.
Terri’s Moores “pioneer climbs”, Jonathan Waterman’s latest book, and all the books by Tom Walker are with a read.



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Re: Books books books!

Post by fisheater » Tue Nov 07, 2023 7:17 pm

@Krummholz That sounds like a really cool book, especially in Colorado, where the snow conditions make low angle touring a safer option.
I would buy the book, but I need to do some of the northeastern skiing I have been reading about. I does sound like a book I would enjoy!



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Re: Books books books!

Post by Lhartley » Tue Aug 13, 2024 8:19 pm

I have an audible credit, anything new? I have a few hours on the brush cutter ahead of me, need something GOOD. I find a lot of contemporary writings to be serving agendas, so I prefer the classics. Last book I read was John Vaillants "Fire Weather" and it was was a huge let down as i had really enjoyed his previous writings but this one was an exercise in political agenda.
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Re: Books books books!

Post by Capercaillie » Sun Aug 18, 2024 11:48 am

New Wave Nordic Skiing! by Jeff Potter. Jeff sometimes posts here.

Covers touring and XCD techniques I have not seen discussed elsewhere. A lot of good tips for getting the most out of low-snow conditions. I really enjoyed this book.

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Re: Books books books!

Post by fisheater » Sun Aug 18, 2024 4:01 pm

@Capercaillie I have to ask, what is the mountain bike of XC skis?



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Re: Books books books!

Post by blitzskier » Sun Aug 18, 2024 5:48 pm

fisheater wrote:
Sun Aug 18, 2024 4:01 pm
@Capercaillie I have to ask, what is the mountain bike of XC skis?
fat tire bikes maybe?



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Re: Books books books!

Post by randoskier » Mon Aug 19, 2024 9:48 am

Lots of skiing,,,some of it under pressure
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Re: Books books books!

Post by randoskier » Mon Aug 19, 2024 9:53 am

Best ski book evah
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