The Ski Guide Manual; Advanced Techniques for the Backcountry
The Ski Guide Manual by Rob Coppolillo is a collection of tips, tricks, and insights gathered from hundreds of working mountain guides and distilled into a highly readable manual for advanced recreationists and professionals. The guide covers topics such as trip planning, decision making, and team dynamics, while also jumping into more technical skills like up-tracks and steep skiing.
As per the author's background, much of the information offered follows the AIARE and AMGA framework, but the depth of information comes from a varied network of professionals from a variety of backgrounds. This is a great read for anyone looking to up their backcountry game or even just dial it in a bit more. Surely even seasoned veterans will be able to find a few nuggets of wisdom in this manual.
