Ski Touring

Explore beyond the piste — your essential guide to ski touring and backcountry adventure.

Ski Touring – 2nd Edition by Bruce Goodlad, with contributions from Alison Thacker and Mike Austin, is the definitive handbook for anyone ready to venture off-piste and into the mountains. Whether you’re an experienced skier seeking new challenges or a confident piste skier wanting to explore the backcountry, this book provides everything you need to make the transition safely and successfully.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• Step-by-step instruction in both downhill off-piste and uphill touring techniques
• Essential avalanche awareness and decision-making strategies
• Detailed guidance on glacier skiing, route planning, and mountain safety
• Stunning photography and clear diagrams that bring concepts to life
• Expert advice from professional mountain guides and ski instructors

The book is divided into two main sections:
The first covers the skills, knowledge, and safety techniques required for backcountry travel, while the second features a curated selection of Bruce’s favourite ski tours in a practical guidebook format — perfect for planning your own alpine adventures.

New in the 2nd Edition:

• Fully revised and updated throughout
• An entirely new, in-depth chapter on avalanche awareness and rescue