ALPINE ICE VOL. 2 – The best icefalls in the Alps: Italy – Central and Eastern Alps, Austria and Slovenia

After 9 years here is the 2nd edition of Alpine Ice, which offers a selection
of the most attractive ice falls in France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and
Slovenia.

Completely renewed in its graphics and climbing photos it presents many new
features: fantastic valleys which are worth the trip no matter where you are
setting off from, legendary routes which have made the history of ice climbing
and other less popular ones, but of great character. The amount of ice falls
described has more than doubled compared to the old guide book which was
already substantial. It thus became necessary to divide it into two different
volumes: Alpine Ice vol.1 France, Switzerland and Italy – western Alps and
Alpine Ice vol. 2 Italy – Central and Eastern Alps, Austria and Slovenia.

There are approximately 650 climbs described in this second volume, and just
like the first guide book we have made it easier for those who have difficulty
in finding their way, by including photos of every ice fall, the geographical
coordinates of car parks and of almost all the routes. Increasingly precise
information which must not take away the sense of unknown which remains when
tackling an ice fall, but should be analysed and stored to reduce the risks.
The work is completed with a few stories of ascents and a memoir on Luca
Vuerich the very strong alpinist from Friuli who died in 2010. In a few words,
a treasure chest of seducing proposals for adventurous climbers, an invitation
to travel beyond one’s usual destinations, and an ode to the wilder side of
the Alps.