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Free Skiing by Jimmy Oden is a must have for anyone who backcountry skis, ski mountaineers or anyone who wants a refresher on safety in the mountains. Free Skiing is the definitive ski mountaineering text from UIAGM guide, Jimmy Oden. In it he covers topics ranging from mountain weather and evaluating avalanche hazards to first aid and rescue, navigation as well as ski-related mountaineering skills, and glacier skiing. You'd be hard pressed to find a simpler, more through book than Free Skiing, plus it is written in a humorous, conversant style to make sure you stay engaged with the material.
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