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100 1 _aRoget, F. F.
_q(François Frédéric),
_d1859-
245 1 0 _aSki-runs in the High Alps
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-02-13
508 _aE-text prepared by Ann Jury and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"Ski-runs in the High Alps" by F. F. Roget is a guidebook on winter mountaineering and skiing written in the early 20th century. The book covers the principles of skiing and techniques for navigating the treacherous terrain of the High Alps, along with the various zones and conditions one might encounter while skiing. Roget shares his personal experiences and observations, making the text both informative and engaging for readers interested in skiing and mountain adventures. The opening of the work introduces the author’s motivations for writing, stemming from a desire to share his passion for skiing, which began when he purchased skis for his daughter. Roget outlines the different skiing zones, their features, and the characteristics that make the Swiss glaciers prime skiing locations. Readers are informed about the necessary precautions and knowledge required to ski safely in the High Alps, reflecting the author's belief that a practical approach, based on personal experience, is crucial for both novices and more experienced adventurers. He sets the stage for further explorations of specific ski routes, blending technical advice with engaging anecdotes from his own skiing journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAlps -- Description and travel
653 _aSkis and skiing -- Alps
653 _aMountaineering -- Alps
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54163
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