The pocket book format means that the small freeride textbook fits in anywhere and can therefore become a constant companion. At first glance, the book makes a very simple, purist impression, but its simple design and good structure are convincing. The book contains the following 5 chapters:
Elemental Enemies
The first chapter deals with elemental enemies such as avalanches, weather and sharks. Here, Flo Orley tells you about his most unusual Sluff encounter to date. The chapter also contains lots of other useful information: Jeremy Jones shows you how he reads the avalanche report and chooses his "Island of Safety".
Mental challenges
The second chapter is about the mental challenges of freeriding: it's about choosing the perfect line and the art of visualization. Sven Kueenle also gives you tips on how to overcome mental blocks through exercises (such as breathing exercises).
Physical limits
The third chapter deals with physical limits, such as when the terrain is too steep to ski. Sebastian Hannemann shows you what the perfect cliff jump looks like and how to achieve it. Have you always wanted to know how you can push your own performance limits through training? Then you've come to the right place. Freeride trainer Christian Haas explains exercises to improve your endurance and reactions.
Book tip | The freeride survival handbook
Better be ready when the shit goes down
Technical difficulties
The penultimate chapter deals with the technical finesse. What belongs in an emergency kit, how do you build a perfect kicker? And much more. There are also useful tips, including the best search technique for finding your lost skis in the powder or how you can secure your next first line on the mountain with the classic Schnick-Schnack-Schnuck.
Faraway destinations
The last chapter is then dedicated to the ultimate freeride adventures that every freeride enthusiast dreams of. It goes to Alaska, Japan and Canada, among other places. Here you will find useful tips on the best time to travel and the approximate cost of such a trip.
Conclusion
Thanks to the accumulated knowledge and experience of well-known freeriders such as Eva Walkner, Jeremy Jones, Flo Oreley, Sebastian Hannemann, Andreas Franson and many others who appear as guest authors, the main authors have succeeded in creating an exciting book with lots of useful tips and experiences. Thanks to the simple style of writing, the book is recommended for beginners who want to get to grips with freeriding, but also for professionals who want to pick up a tip or two from top riders. And who doesn't like tips, such as the perfect search tactics for a lost ski.
The "Freeride Survival Guide" is available for €16.95 in the webshop and in selected stores.
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