Backcountry avalanche safety : a guide to managing avalanche risk / Tony Daffern.
"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 Bac...
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| Other title: | Avalanche safety for skiers and climbers. Avalanche safety for skiers, climbers and snowboarders. |
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| Language: | English |
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[Victoria, British Columbia] :
Rocky Mountain Books,
[2017]
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| Edition: | Fourth edition. |
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| 250 | |a Fourth edition. | ||
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| 300 | |a 216 pages : |b illustrations (chiefly colour) ; |c 23 cm. | ||
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| 500 | |a First edition (1983) and second edition (1992) published as: Avalanche safety for skiers & climbers. | ||
| 500 | |a A revision of the second edition published in 1999 as: Avalanche safety for skiers, climbers and snowboarders. | ||
| 500 | |a Third edition published in 2009 as: Backcountry avalanche safety : skiers, climbers, boarders and snowshoers. | ||
| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references (page 205) and index. | ||
| 520 | |a "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."--Provided by publisher. | ||
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