Snowshoeing (Paperback)

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& 50 b/w photos & 5 x 8. Tips and techniques from competitive snowshoers and industry professionals.& Instructional photographs of gear and techniques & Practical information on care and repair of equipment The design and material of snowshoes have evolved significantly over time, but their use as a form of winter transportation and recreation has remained constant for the last five thousand years. Snowshoeing offers an easy-to-follow explanation of the history and principles of modern snowshoeing and the physics of walking on the snow. Special attention is given to the care and repair of equipment and the many ways, including conditioning and racing, to enjoy this increasingly popular winter activity. Steven Griffin is an award-winning outdoor writer and photographer and the author of nine books, including Stackpole's Ice Fishing. He lives in Midland, Michigan.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; 1st edition (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811729281
• ISBN-13: 978-0811729284
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #386,190 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Short But Sweet, December 31, 2003

By	G. J Wiener (Westchester, NY USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This is an excellent book for someone looking to gain familiarity with the fast growing sport. Steven Griffin gives an excellent overview into many subjects. He discusses how snowshoes have developed over the years and how to pick the right ones. The improtance of bindings is nicely discussed. In addition, Griffin adds that snowshoeing is really quite easy to learn. Also key equipment is discussed in great detail.

Many valuable safety tips are provided as well. The author goes as far as how to rescue someone from an avalanche and key signs of danger to be on the lookout for. Example: Don't walk over partially frozen lakes.

This is a valuable book that can be read quite quickly as I finished it on a roundtrip commuter ride.