Written by two backcountry snowboarders in cooperation with the Swiss Avalanche Research Center, this book teaches freeskiers and freeriders how to assess the chances of avalanche and avoid catastrophe, while enjoying deep powder fun. 50 color drawings show the parts of mountains to avoid under particular circumstances, and 90 color photos picture skiers and snowboarders in a variety of terrain and snow conditions. PowderGuide also includes vital information on safety equipment and rescue techniques. Complete with maps, PowderGuide offers a simple avalanche risk evaluation system that lowers avalanche risk to 1 percent.
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A basic guide. Complete and accurate with Munter's 3x3,
By Mark M Mueller, Avalanche Forecaster (Pagosa Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Powderguide: Managing Avalanche Risk (Paperback)
A very good basic guide to snow and avalanches. Of particular interest is that PowderGuide contains the first complete english translation of veteran Swiss mountain safety guru Werner Munter's 3x3 method of avalanche risk reduction for recreational backcountry users. Great color photos and effective diagrams. Includes sections on backcountry equipment and emergency first aid. Encourages safety consciousness and effective risk management strategies. A good first purchase or as an addition to your existing library.
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Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain is better,
By ryan_h. (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Powderguide: Managing Avalanche Risk (Paperback)
Title says it all. Read through this book the first time. Read through Bruce Tremper's Staying Alive in Avalanche terrain every season. More comprehensive and connects with the reader better.
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In the winter of 1999, the Alps experienced a catastrophic avalanche cycle. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
avalanche danger level, faceted snow, high additional loads, avalanche bulletin, cohesive snow, natural avalanches, surface hoar, shallow snowpacks, snowpack stability, avalanche accidents, danger indicators, slab avalanches, companion rescue, avalanche course, powder avalanches, backcountry touring, avalanche hazard, terrain traps, depth hoar, snow slabs, remote triggering, avalanche probe, large avalanches, windblown snow, avalanche terrain Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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In the winter of 1999, the Alps experienced a catastrophic avalanche cycle. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
avalanche danger level, faceted snow, high additional loads, avalanche bulletin, cohesive snow, natural avalanches, surface hoar, shallow snowpacks, snowpack stability, avalanche accidents, danger indicators, slab avalanches, companion rescue, avalanche course, powder avalanches, backcountry touring, avalanche hazard, terrain traps, depth hoar, snow slabs, remote triggering, avalanche probe, large avalanches, windblown snow, avalanche terrain Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Reduction Method, North America, Danger Evaluation, Werner Munter, Bavarian Avalanche Warning Service, European Alps, Richard Walch, Black Diamond New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain by Bruce Tremper in Back Matter
- Avalanche Safety for Skiers, Climbers and Snowboarders by Tony Daffern in Back Matter
- Eastern Sierra (Explore! Guide Maps) by Automobile Club of Southern California in Back Matter
- The Avalanche Handbook by David McClung in Back Matter
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