Avalanche Safety For Skiers Climbers And Snowboarders
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Avalanche Safety For Skiers Climbers And Snowboarders
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Author : Tony Daffern
language : en
Publisher: Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books
Release Date : 1999
Avalanche Safety For Skiers Climbers And Snowboarders written by Tony Daffern and has been published by Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Nature categories.
This book is essential reading for anyone venturing above the mountain snowline in either summer or winter. Emphasis is placed on prevention of avalanche accidents through observation, recognition of avalanche terrain and good route-finding, and is reinforced by case histories from Canada, the USA and Scotland.
Avalanche Safety For Skiers Climbers
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Author : Tony Daffern
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Avalanche Safety For Skiers Climbers written by Tony Daffern and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Avalanches categories.
Avalanche Safety For Skiers And Climbers
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Author : Tony Daffern
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Avalanche Safety For Skiers And Climbers written by Tony Daffern and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Nature categories.
Backcountry Avalanche Safety
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Author : Tony Daffern
language : en
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Release Date : 2009
Backcountry Avalanche Safety written by Tony Daffern and has been published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Nature categories.
Snow avalanches are the greatest source of danger for mountain travellers in winter. This book focuses on two basic user groups: those who wish to avoid avalanche hazard by careful route-finding, and those who deliberately seek steep slopes to ski or board. It explains the basics of snow and avalanches, and identifies the avalanche terrain.
Backcountry Avalanche Awareness
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Author : Bruce Jamieson
language : en
Publisher: Revelstoke, B.C. : Canadian Avalanche Association
Release Date : 2000
Backcountry Avalanche Awareness written by Bruce Jamieson and has been published by Revelstoke, B.C. : Canadian Avalanche Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Nature categories.
This book is based on the Canadian Avalanche Association's introductory avalanche course. It is designed for skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, climbers, and hikers and includes safety measures, search and rescue techniques, methods for recognizing avalanche terrain, and information on what to do if caught by an avalanche.
Avalanche Essentials
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Author : Bruce Tremper
language : en
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 2013-11-12
Avalanche Essentials written by Bruce Tremper and has been published by Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-12 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Avalanche safety educator Bruce Tremper’s recently published Avalanche Essentials is a terrific little tome that condenses the conventional wisdom into 189 pages. The book is profusely illustrated with numerous diagrams and real-life photos. A thorough index rounds things out, making the book useful for research or as a fulcrum during safety classes and seminars. -- Wildsnow.com CLICK HERE to download the first chapter on "How Dangerous Is The Brain" from Avalanche Essentials * Easy-to-understand safety tips and checklists to help anyone stay safer in avalanche terrain * Small, take-along resource to reference in the field and assist decision making * Companion to Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, the bestselling avalanche text in the U.S. Winter athletes don’t necessarily want to be snow scientists, but playing in avalanche country does require basic knowledge of the risks in order to stay safe. This new guide by renowned avalanche expert Bruce Tremper is simple, accessible, and offers just the basics — an Everyman’s guide to avalanche safety that won’t overtax your average ski bums, but will keep them safe when they’re going for 12 consecutive months of powder. Avalanche Essentials is for everyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of avalanche awareness, focusing on systems and checklists, step-by-step procedures, decision-making aids, visual terrain and weather cues, rescue techniques, gear, and more. Avalanche Essentials is intended for broader use by skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, hikers, climbers, and snowshoers. Because it steers clear of more complex topics (e.g., snow metamorphism), it’s perfect for generalists as well as anyone who has studied avalanche safety and likes to keep a pocket reference while in potentially dangerous terrain.
Staying Alive In Avalanche Terrain
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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.
Radium Ski Snowboarding Guide
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Author : Ted Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Release Date : 2003
Radium Ski Snowboarding Guide written by Ted Johnson and has been published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A guide to one of the premier backcountry ski areas in Western Canada, this book covers all disciplines of backcountry snow sports from snowboarding on destination slopes to backcountry skiing, to overnight glacier expeditions in the remote and rugged Purcell Mountains. Areas include the Bugaboos, Horsethief, Toby and Jumbo creeks and Kootenay National Park. For the less adventurous, the authors describe the three Nordic centres of: Nipika, Panorama and Baptiste Lake that offer a selection of trackset trails for striding and skating.
Mountain Weather
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Author : Jeff Renner
language : en
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 2005-03-03
Mountain Weather written by Jeff Renner 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 2005-03-03 with Sports & Recreation categories.
* Reading clouds, wind patterns, snow conditions, and other clues, pre-trip and on the mountain * Strategies for safety and survival in adverse weather conditions * Regional mountain weather phenomena to watch for across the U.S. Working as a broadcast meteorologist, author Jeff Renner hears all too frequent reports about weather-related hiking, climbing, and skiing accidents. He'll teach you how to avoid becoming a statistic: all it takes is a little basic weather knowledge, pre-trip planning, and vigilance on the mountain. Renner discusses the best information sources to guide you, clues to watch for in the field, and how to analyze it all, with particular emphasis on potential threats due to thunderstorms, mountain winds, snow, and avalanche hazards. If you do get caught under stormy skies, he'll tell you how to limit your exposure. The book is filled with tip lists and concrete examples. Renner also includes chapters on weather patterns region by region across the U.S., highlighted by reference maps. The book is in the Mountaineers Outdoor Basics series.
Backcountry Avalanche Safety
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Author : Tony Daffern
language : en
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Release Date : 2017-11-07
Backcountry Avalanche Safety written by Tony Daffern and has been published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-07 with Nature categories.
Essential reading for all outdoor enthusiasts who venture into mountainous terrain where avalanches are common. In spite of the increasing sophistication of avalanche hazard forecasting, an alarming number of people die every year in backcountry avalanche accidents. This updated edition of Backcountry Avalanche Safety contains the latest information on avalanche risk and focuses on the following vital topics: Mountain Weather Snow and Snowpack Types of Avalanches Avalanche Terrain Trip Planning Avalanche Gear Travel in Avalanche Terrain Riding Steep Slopes Companion Rescue Using colour photographs along with detailed charts, graphs and diagrams, the author clearly explains the importance of managing risk while enjoying backcountry adventure during the winter months.