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Author : David McClung
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781680515398
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (153 download)
Download or read book The Avalanche Handbook written by David McClung and published by . This book was released on 2022-11 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete update of the leading text for avalanche courses worldwide
Author : Bruce Tremper
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 9780898868340
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (683 download)
Download or read book Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain written by Bruce Tremper and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Avalanche Handbook written by and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Peter Schaerer
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1594851301
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (948 download)
Download or read book The Avalanche Handbook written by Peter Schaerer and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2006-10-12 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Backcountry Forecasting & Decisions" from The Avalanche Handbook * Information on the unique characteristics of alpine snow, snow slab instability, terrain variables, skier triggering of avalanches, and the nature of avalanche motion * Chapters on the elements of backcountry avalanche forecasting and the decision-making process * This is the text used by search and rescue professionals, ski patrol groups, and outdoor education programs 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, this updated 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.
Author : Tony Daffern
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781771602358
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (23 download)
Download or read book Backcountry Avalanche Safety written by Tony Daffern and published by Rocky Mountain Books Incorporated. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : David McClung
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1680515403
Total Pages : 759 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (85 download)
Download or read book The Avalanche Handbook, 4th Edition written by David McClung and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2023-02-01 with total page 759 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 75,000 copies sold of previous editions New chapter on risk management Includes new photographs and updated illustrations The Avalanche Handbook needs no introduction. For this new fourth edition of the course-adopted and internationally recognized book, David McClung has completed an in-depth review and update of the entire text, as well as consulted outside experts in explosives, search and rescue, and other key topics. Comprehensive sections cover the formation, character, effects, and control of avalanches; avalanche terrain and forecasting; safety and rescue; risk management, preventive and protective measures; and more. Technical yet accessible and with extensive photos, illustrations, graphs, and charts throughout, The Avalanche Handbook will continue to be essential reading for avalanche professionals and serious winter backcountry adventurers.
Author : David McClung
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 9780898868098
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (68 download)
Download or read book The Avalanche Handbook written by David McClung and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Ronald I. Perla
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Avalanche Handbook written by Ronald I. Perla and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deals comprehensively and practically with effects, causes and behaviour of avalanches, protection of ski areas, highways and villages, and safety and rescue.
Author : Ronald I. Perla
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (252 download)
Download or read book Avalanche Handbook written by Ronald I. Perla and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jill A. Fredston
Publisher : Alaska Mountain Safety Center, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780964399402
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (994 download)
Download or read book Snow Sense written by Jill A. Fredston and published by Alaska Mountain Safety Center, Incorporated. This book was released on 1999 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Sue A. Ferguson
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 9780898868852
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (688 download)
Download or read book The ABCs of Avalanche Safety written by Sue A. Ferguson and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Ronald I. Perla
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781410215499
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (154 download)
Download or read book Avalanche Handbook written by Ronald I. Perla and published by . This book was released on 2004-07-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Avalanches seldom touch man or his works, but when they do they can be disastrous. This illustrated handbook sets forth procedures for avoiding such disasters in ski areas, near roads and settlements, and in the back country. New snowfall and old snow redeposited by winds are the major causes of avalanches. Melting and freezing or the presents or absents of a temperature gradient in the snow are difficult to observe directly but can make the snowpack either more or less susceptible to avalanching. Such variations often can be identified by digging pits in the snow. When a snow slop fails, the impact of the avalanche depends on such variables as the length, shape, and roughness of the avalanche path. If disaster strikes buried victims must be rescued quickly, since the chance of survival decreases sharply with time. Methods of avalanche control include artificial release by explosives, defense structures, public warnings, and land-use legislation.
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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book Snow, Weather, and Avalanches written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: laminated front and back cover with plastic spiral binding
Author : Tony Daffern
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9781897522547
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (225 download)
Download or read book Backcountry Avalanche Safety written by Tony Daffern and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2009 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Martin Volken
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 9781594850387
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (53 download)
Download or read book Backcountry Skiing written by Martin Volken and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * For intermediate-to-advanced backcountry skiers* Includes trip planning, navigation, fitness, and avalanche safety information, in addition to techniques*Provides advice on how to make well-informed backcountry decisionsMartin Volken and his co-authors provide skiers with all the tools and knowledge they need to safely and successfully travel in the mountain backcountry. The guide features intermediate-to-advanced techniques for ski touring and ski mountaineering, from planning backcountry trips to perfecting turns in rolling terrain and mastering uphill climbing. For those skiers ready for a more technical, high alpine environment, they draw on traditional mountaineering skills, including roped climbing, setting protection anchors, using ice axes, climbing on bare rock, and more. In addition to mastering techniques, Backcountry Skiing also features information on recent evolutions in ski equipment; avalanche safety tips; a primer on mountain weather and glaciers, trip planning tools, a discussion of emergency situations, nutrition and fitness advice, and winter camping basics.Throughout this guide, a special emphasis is put on being well-informed and making good decisions - whenever you strap on your skis and skins and head out into the backcountry.
Author : Gene Prater
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 9780898868913
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (689 download)
Download or read book Snowshoeing written by Gene Prater and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely revised, the fifth edition of Snowshoeing teaches you how to navigate through snow-clad woods, compete in races, and climb to new summits with easily-learned snowshoeing techniques. This classic how-to snowshoeing manual has all the latest information on snowshoeing equipment, from various types of snowshoes to bindings and clothing. Discover techniques for all types of terrain and snow conditions, plus information on conditioning, cross-training, and even snowshoe racing.Snowshoeing also includes a chapter on the history of snowshoeing, information on navigation and route finding, camping, gauging snow conditions, and winter safety, with emphasis on the dangers of avalanches. Part of the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series.
Author : United States. Forest Service
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (3 download)
Download or read book Avalanche Handbook written by United States. Forest Service and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
