The ABCs of Avalanche Safety
The ABCs of Avalanche Safety

Author: Sue A. Ferguson

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780898868852

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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.

Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain
Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain

Author: Bruce Tremper

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780898868340

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Winter recreation in the mountains has increased steadily over the past few years, and so has the number of deaths and injuries caused by avalanches. Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain covers everything you need to know to avoid trouble in avalanche terrain: what avalanches are and how they work, common myths, human activities that lead to avalanche trouble, what happens to victims when an avalanche occurs, and rescue techniques. Provides step- by-step instruction for determining avalanche hazards, using safe travel technique, and making effective rescues.

Allen & Mike's Avalanche Book
Allen & Mike's Avalanche Book

Author: Mike Clelland

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2012-12-04

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 076279237X

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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
Avalanche Safety for Skiers & Climbers

Author: Tony Daffern

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780906371268

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This is a handbook for anyone venturing above the snow-line in winter or summer. The writer explains how to avoid avalanche accidents through observation, recognition of avalanche terrain and good route-finding. This advice is reinforced by a variety of case histories from around the world. The second edition incorporates up-to-date techniques and equipment and also addresses the problem of stability evaluation for back-country telemarkers, snowboarders and extreme skiers.

Backcountry Avalanche Safety
Backcountry Avalanche Safety

Author: Tony Daffern

Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd

Published: 2017-11-07

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1771602368

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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 Alert
Avalanche Alert

Author: Jan Burchett

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 143429059X

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Ben and Zoe must brave sub-zero temperatures and treacherous slopes to find two lost snow leopards.

Snow Sense
Snow Sense

Author: Jill A. Fredston

Publisher: Alaska Mountain Safety Center, Incorporated

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9780964399402

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Book which focuses on teaching backcountry travellers to recognize, evaluate, and avoid avalanche hazards by gathering available key information and clues from the snowpack, weather, and terrain.

Dragons in the Snow
Dragons in the Snow

Author: Ed Power

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 2020-08-12

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 1680512978

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Edward Power sets the reader down in the midst of a February 2017 blizzard that raked Utah’s Uinta Range as nine snowboarders made their way into the backcountry for a day of intense adventure. As the boarders were taking their first turns, expert avalanche forecaster Craig Gordon was tracking the storm and its impact, posting one of the most dire avalanche forecasts and warnings in his career. In Dragons in the Snow, Power delves into the research and science behind avalanche forecasting and rescue, weaving in the art of backcountry skiing as well as dramatic tales of avalanche accidents, rescues, and recoveries. And he paints compelling portraits of the men and women who have made the study of avalanches their life’s work. The tales told by these avalanche forecasters, as well as the stories of the backcountry riders who may "wake the dragon" make for not just a compelling read, but also a powerful tool for raising avalanche awareness in everyone who plays in the winter backcountry.

Avalanche Pocket Guide
Avalanche Pocket Guide

Author: Bruce Tremper

Publisher:

Published: 2014-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781594857195

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12 panel laminated pocket guide Waterproof, pocket-sized, quick reference for evaluating and managing avalanche danger while you're in the backcountry. Full-color fold-out guide with the most critical quick info that skiers, snowboarders, and other mountain enthusiasts need while in the winter backcountry Carry-along complement to Tremper's best-selling Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain and Avalanche Essentials: A Step-by-Step System for Safety and Survival The Avalanche Pocket Guide includes quick and visual safety reminders: the 5 As and 2 Cs to consider when evaluating avalanche terrain; the trusty Tremper Terrain-o-Meter; a snowpack stability checklist; quick review of snowpack stability tests, low-risk travel ritual; a gear checklist; Avalanche Smart Card graphic that pulls it all together; beacon search tips; and more.