From the Book - Regular Print - First edition.
Dressing and Packing for Success 19 --
Ski Poles and Trekking Poles 34 --
Avalanche Equipment 35 --
Chapter 2 Getting Started: Ascending --
Slope Ratings and Difficulty Levels 40 --
Daily and Seasonal Changes in the Snowpack 43 --
Climbing Techniques 50 --
Energy Conservation and Routefinding Skills 67 --
Chapter 3 Using Your Ice Ax --
Carrying Your Ice Ax 72 --
Using the Spike as a Point of Balance or Support 77 --
Techniques that Drive the Pick into the Snow for Balance or Support 85 --
Swinging Techniques 90 --
Cutting or Chopping Steps and Platforms 91 --
Climbing With Two Axes 96 --
Climbing Over a Lip 97 --
Descending Over an Edge 102 --
Downhill Step Techniques 105 --
Crampons: Techniques for Descending 110 --
Chapter 5 Self-Arresting --
Basics of Self-Arresting 123 --
Self-Arresting While Wearing Crampons 130 --
Self-Arresting While Wearing a Backpack 130 --
Self-Arresting Using Ski Poles 131 --
Chapter 6 Traversing, Resting, and Other Skills --
Planning Your Snow Climb 142 --
Communication on the Mountain 143 --
Additional Considerations for Skiers and Snowboarders 145 --
Chapter 7 Hazards and How to Avoid Them --
Snowbridges over Creek Crossings 168 --
Plan Your Day To Avoid Hazards 174.