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The Avalanche Handbook

david mcclung peter schaerer

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* 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.

288 pages, Paperback

First published September 1,1993

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Format
288 pages, Paperback
Published
October 12, 2006 by Mountaineers Books
ISBN
9780898868098
ASIN
0898868092
Language
English

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xchronicles
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April 1,2025
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Ok, this might not be for you, but if you want to know anything about cold water in the outdoors, then come visit me and flip through this masterpiece.

Conveniently titled and broken up, clear explanations, loads of photos and diagrams. Every 'textbook' could be a little more like this one.
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doitsu-pancakes
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April 1,2025
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A highly technical, but very readable book about the science behind avalanches, management of them on a large scale and safety in avalanche terrain. Goes beyond what you need to know for backcoutry riding, but great if you like to really get into things.
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gosenica
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April 1,2025
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Tenía que haberme esperado a la versión para dummies... Libro muy técnico y denso. Orientado más a proceso que a su aplicación real en la montaña.
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