Avalanche Handbook
DOWNLOAD
Download Avalanche Handbook PDF/ePub or read online books in Mobi eBooks. Click Download or Read Online button to get Avalanche Handbook book now. This website allows unlimited access to, at the time of writing, more than 1.5 million titles, including hundreds of thousands of titles in various foreign languages. If the content not found or just blank you must refresh this page
The Avalanche Handbook
DOWNLOAD
Author : David McClung
language : en
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 2006
The Avalanche Handbook written by David McClung and has been published by The Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Technical yet accessible, The Avalanche Handbook, 3rd Edition, covers the formation, character, effects, and control of avalanches; rescue techniques; and research on understanding and surviving avalanches. Illustrated with nearly 200 updated illustrations, photos and examples, the revised edition offers exhaustive information on contributing weather and climate factors, snowpack analysis, the newest transceiver search techniques, and preventative and protective measures, including avalanche zoning and control. It contains new information on the unique characteristics of alpine snow, snow slab instability, terrain variables, skier triggering of avalanches, and the nature of avalanche motion. Plus brand-new chapters on the elements of backcountry avalanche forecasting and the decision-making process.
Avalanche Handbook
DOWNLOAD
Author : United States. Forest Service
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1953
Avalanche Handbook written by United States. Forest Service and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1953 with Avalanches categories.
Avalanche Handbook
DOWNLOAD
Author : Ronald I. Perla
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
Avalanche Handbook written by Ronald I. Perla and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Avalanches categories.
Deals comprehensively and practically with effects, causes and behaviour of avalanches, protection of ski areas, highways and villages, and safety and rescue.
The Avalanche Handbook
DOWNLOAD
Author : Peter Schaerer
language : en
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 2006-10-12
The Avalanche Handbook written by Peter Schaerer and has been published by The Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-10-12 with Sports & Recreation categories.
CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Backcountry Forecasting & Decisions" from The Avalanche Handbook * Information on the unique characteristics of alpine snow, snow slab instability, terrain variables, skier triggering of avalanches, and the nature of avalanche motion * Chapters on the elements of backcountry avalanche forecasting and the decision-making process * This is the text used by search and rescue professionals, ski patrol groups, and outdoor education programs Technical yet accessible, The Avalanche Handbook, 3rd Edition, covers the formation, character, effects, and control of avalanches; rescue techniques; and research on understanding and surviving avalanches. Illustrated with nearly 200 updated illustrations, photos and examples, this updated edition offers exhaustive information on contributing weather and climate factors, snowpack analysis, the newest transceiver search techniques, and preventative and protective measures, including avalanche zoning and control.
The Avalanche Handbook
DOWNLOAD
Author : David McClung
language : en
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 2023-02-01
The Avalanche Handbook written by David McClung and has been published by Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
More than 75,000 copies sold of previous editions New chapter on risk management Includes new photographs and updated illustrations The Avalanche Handbook needs no introduction. For this new fourth edition of the course-adopted and internationally recognized book, David McClung has completed an in-depth review and update of the entire text, as well as consulted outside experts in explosives, search and rescue, and other key topics. Comprehensive sections cover the formation, character, effects, and control of avalanches; avalanche terrain and forecasting; safety and rescue; risk management, preventive and protective measures; and more. Technical yet accessible and with extensive photos, illustrations, graphs, and charts throughout, The Avalanche Handbook will continue to be essential reading for avalanche professionals and serious winter backcountry adventurers.
Avalanche Handbook
DOWNLOAD
Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1953
Avalanche Handbook written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1953 with Avalanches categories.
The Avalanche Handbook
DOWNLOAD
Author : David McClung
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-11
The Avalanche Handbook written by David McClung and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11 with categories.
A complete update of the leading text for avalanche courses worldwide
Agriculture Handbook
DOWNLOAD
Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1961
Agriculture Handbook written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1961 with Agriculture categories.
Set includes revised editions of some issues.
Staying Alive In Avalanche Terrain
DOWNLOAD
Author : Bruce Tremper
language : en
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 2008-09-15
Staying Alive In Avalanche Terrain written by Bruce Tremper and has been published by The Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-15 with Sports & Recreation categories.
CLICK HERE to download the sample chapter "Weather" from Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain * Provides easy-to-follow instructions on crucial avalanche safety skills * Completely revised with all of the most recent data and techniques * Ideal for snowmobilers, snowboarders, snowshoers, skiers, climbers, hunters, hikers "No one who plays in mountain snow should leave home without having studied this book." -Rocky Mountain News Winter recreation in the backcountry has increased steadily over the years and so has the number of deaths and injuries caused by avalanches. As search and rescue teams are increasingly strapped for funding, self-education has become a larger necessity for snow-sport enthusiasts. The new edition of Bruce Tremper's seminal book is organized according to the structure of American Avalanche Association classes and all chapters have been updated and reviewed by peer experts.
Avalanche Handbook
DOWNLOAD
Author : Ronald I. Perla
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978
Avalanche Handbook written by Ronald I. Perla and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Avalanches categories.