The Avalanche Handbook
by David Mcclung, Peter Schaerer
The Avalanche Handbook delivers up-to-date research and techniques for avalanche awareness and survival. Explore alpine snow traits, slab instability, terrain factors, triggering mechanisms, and avalanche motion. New sections on forecasting and decision-making equip backcountry users, instructors, and professionals with vital safety tools. (48 words)
About This Book
The Avalanche Handbook is a comprehensive guide published by The Mountaineers Books, offering the most current information on avalanche dynamics and survival strategies.
It includes detailed insights into the unique properties of alpine snow, mechanisms of snow slab instability, and how terrain influences avalanche risks.
Readers will find coverage on skier-triggered avalanches and the physics of avalanche movement, making it invaluable for practical application in snowy environments.
New chapters address backcountry avalanche forecasting elements and the critical decision-making processes involved in avalanche-prone areas.
This essential reference serves outdoor instructors, snow management professionals, and backcountry enthusiasts seeking reliable avalanche knowledge.
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this book!