Skitouren für das ganze Jahr

Scope and structure

Andreas Brunner’s guide proposes a bold idea: keep ski touring alive from the first snows of October through late June, then use summer to sharpen skills. The book is organized month by month. Autumn and spring chapters focus on high, glaciated objectives and cold‑season venues; mid‑winter emphasizes Dolomite classics and quieter corners south of the Alpine main ridge. July and August pivot to knowledge: weather, avalanche mechanics and reporting, decision strategies, plus ski care and repairs. It’s an inspiring calendar that doubles as a training plan for a long, safe season.

Regions and itineraries

Most tours sit in the Eastern Alps and Dolomites, with forays to the Ortler–Cevedale, Bernese Oberland, Monte Rosa, Gran Paradiso and Chamonix, and a southern reach to the Abruzzi and Gran Sasso. Highlights include Marmolada, Wildspitze, Weißkugel, Königsspitze and Ortler; Dolomite traverses across the Cadini, Sassongher and Plattkofel; and shoulder‑season peaks such as Piz Palü and Similaun. Brunner mixes classics with inventive linkups—e.g., a Reinhart–Kleine Löffelspitze circuit and Cadini passes—broadening options when conditions or crowds dictate flexibility.

On‑mountain detail

The route write‑ups are notably complete for ski mountaineers: clear ascent lines, key slope angles (often 30–40°), timing, vertical and distance, equipment notes (e.g., crampons, ice axe, ski crampons) and hazards spelled out. Start coordinates and map references are provided, and Panico supplies GPS tracks to streamline planning. Photos do more than decorate—they preview crux slopes, terrain traps and the character of descents.

Safety and planning content

The summer chapters are a strength. Weather interpretation is treated pragmatically; avalanche sections unpack problems, exposure, elevation bands and “Gefahrenmuster,” then model how to turn a bulletin into terrain choices. Practical maintenance chapters on edges, base repairs and waxing round out the year.

Audience and verdict

This is best for experienced tourers comfortable with steeper slopes, mixed passages and glaciated terrain, or ambitious intermediates pairing the book with mentoring and local forecasts. Its seasonal structure, depth of detail and thoughtful theory set it apart from area‑bound guidebooks. For skiers targeting a long Alpine season and looking to refine judgment as much as tick summits, it’s an excellent, motivating companion.

Details

Weight

1400g

Pages

496

Publisher

Panico Alpinverlag