A Physicist's Guide to Backcountry Skiing
A Web Project for Physics 211, Fall 2016
By Michael Helkenn
Welcome to my web
project on the physics of backcountry skiing, known also as
alpine touring skiing or sometimes just touring for short.
The world of touring is a wonderful and immersive lifestyle
that creates endless opportunities for exploration,
adventure and of course, that wonderful rush of adrenaline!
The following links will give you a basic understanding of
the specific gear required for this sport as well as the
physics behind it, including snow and avalanche
conditions.