Allen & Mike's Avalanche Book: A Guide to Staying Safe in

Allen & Mike's Avalanche Book: A Guide to Staying Safe in Avalanche Terrain (Allen & Mike's Series)

With more and moreÂ people heading into the winter backcountry on skis, snowshoes, and snowmobiles, avalanche safety is of paramount importance.Â Allen & Mike's Really Cool Avalanche Safety Book distills the sometimes overly technical informationÂ of snow scienceÂ into a user-friendly format with helpful illustrations and easy-to-understand text. With years of experience as NOLSÂ instructorsÂ to draw on, Allen O'Bannon and Mike Clelland team up to give winter recreationists the information they need toÂ stay safeÂ in the backcountry, including how to prepare for your trip, proper equipment and how to use it, snowpack assessment, choosing safe travel routes, decision making, and rescue scenarios. Written for both aspriring winter backcountry travelers and experts alike, this book is a must-read for anybody who loves to experience the solitude and beauty of the snowy mountains.
Country USA
Manufacturer Falcon Guides
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2012-12-04
Format Kindle eBook

Allen & Mike's Avalanche Book: A Guide to Staying Safe in Avalanche Terrain (Allen & Mike's Series)