Seven years after the publication of their wonderful first book Helvetic Backcountry - Snowboard Tours in the Swiss Alps for winter 2013/2014, the makers of Helvetic Backcountry have created a work that is second to none - but will not be found. The brand new ski and snowboard touring atlas for the Swiss Alps consists of a lovingly but clearly designed book and a map box with 30 maps in the outstanding quality of the Swiss national maps.
The two authors worked on it for over three years and have succeeded extraordinarily well in combining vivid photographs of their adventures in the mountains with an impressive amount of information.
But it wasn't just for the design that the creators sacrificed countless hours of their free time: the book is well thought out and practical, from start to finish. The tour atlas for Switzerland is by people who love to be in the snow, for people who want to do the same. Color codes and icons make it easier to plan the approximately 1000 routes to the 400 peaks presented in the book. In addition to the routes, the authors Markus von Glasenapp and Nicolas Fojtu provide a wealth of further information: tried-and-tested insider tips on accommodation and mountain huts make the book a comprehensive touring atlas for skiers and snowboarders.
Examples from the content and pictures from the making-off
The app for the book - available from November 1, 2103
From November 1, 2013, an app for the Backcountry Atlas will be available for iPhone and Android with the content of the book - all content offline in your pocket.
The facts about the book: 30 top touring areas in the Swiss Alps, comprehensively described in a complete package consisting of book and maps:
Over 1000 routes on 400 peaks
30 touring maps for on the move at a scale of 1:35,000, based on swisstopo data and supplemented with additional information on key points, route progression and much more.
Beginner tours as well as challenging routes are presented for each area.
Infographics and colors facilitate tour selection and planning.
Over 100 hut tips and recommendations for special accommodation
Suggestions for multi-day tours
Over 150 large-format photographs
Pages: 384, large format: 210 x 270 mm
Pictorial book quality
Price: 79 euros (subscription price until November 1, 72 euros) | 100 francs (subscription price, 90 francs)Pre-order the book now with a 10% discount at helveticbackcountry.ch or at PANICO Alpinverlag (Germany and Austria)
