Tremper, Bruce

Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, 3rd Edition

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ISBN 13:: 9781680511383
author:: Tremper, Bruce
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Mountaineers Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 352
Dimensions:: 152mm X 18mm
Genre:: 22.86 x 15.24 x 1.78 centimetres, Sports & Recreation, Mountaineering, Sports & Recreation,
Condition:: New
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Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain is a comprehensive guide to navigating the dangers of the backcountry. Avalanche safety expert Bruce Tremper shares his expertise on how to evaluate terrain, test snow stability, and control exposure to minimize risk.

From understanding how avalanches work to rescue techniques and search-and-rescue strategies, this fully revised and updated third edition covers everything skiers, snowboarders, and other backcountry travelers need to know to stay safe in the mountains.

Organized according to the structure of American Avalanche Association classes, this book provides a clear and comprehensive system for making decisions off and on the mountain. a worthwhile read for anyone playing in the mountain snow, this guide is essential for anyone venturing into the backcountry.

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