Ski-runs in the High Alps by F. F. Roget
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"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.)
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| Author | Roget, F. F. (François Frédéric), 1859- |
|---|---|
| Title | Ski-runs in the High Alps |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Ann Jury and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Alps -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Skis and skiing -- Alps |
| Subject | Mountaineering -- Alps |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54163 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 594 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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