Backcountry Avalanche Awareness
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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 Awareness In The New Zealand Backcountry
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Author : Penelope Goddard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-01-01
Avalanche Awareness In The New Zealand Backcountry written by Penelope Goddard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-01 with Avalanches categories.
Avalanche Awareness In The New Zealand Backcountry
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Author : Penny Goddard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date :
Avalanche Awareness In The New Zealand Backcountry written by Penny Goddard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Avalanches categories.
Everyone who visits the mountains need to have an understanding of avalanches and the threat they pose. This book provides simple strategies for identifying avalanche terrain and avalanche conditions and teaches rescue techniques. Reflects the best in current avalanche knowledge, applied to New Zealand's unique mountain environment.--Cover.
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 Safety
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Author : Tony Daffern
language : en
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Incorporated
Release Date : 2017-10-17
Backcountry Avalanche Safety written by Tony Daffern and has been published by Rocky Mountain Books Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-17 with Sports & Recreation 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.
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.
The Abcs Of Avalanche Safety
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Author : Sue A. Ferguson
language : en
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 2003
The Abcs Of Avalanche Safety written by Sue A. Ferguson 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 2003 with Sports & Recreation categories.
ABCs of Avalanche Safety, 3rd Edition is still the handy pocket guide offered at a bargain price. And it is still loaded with the vital information you need to survive in the mountains: how to determine potential avalanche hazard, traveling safely in avalanche terrain, what to do if you're caught in an avalanche, and search and rescue techniques. A respected authority since 1961, this enduring classic has been updated with the very latest research in the field, including avalanche transceiver technology.
The Avalanche Handbook
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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.
Allen Mike S Avalanche Book
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Author : Mike Clelland
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2012-12-04
Allen Mike S Avalanche Book written by Mike Clelland and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-04 with Sports & Recreation categories.
With more and more people heading into the winter backcountry on skis, snowshoes, and snowmobiles, avalanche safety is of paramount importance. Allen & Mike's Really Cool Avalanche Safety Book distills the sometimes overly technical information of snow science into a user-friendly format with helpful illustrations and easy-to-understand text. With years of experience as NOLS instructors to draw on, Allen O'Bannon and Mike Clelland team up to give winter recreationists the information they need to stay safe 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.
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.