Avalanche Safety for Skiers, Climbers and Snowboarders (Paperback)

~ Tony Daffern (Author)

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This book is essential reading for anyone venturing above the mountain snowline in either summer or winter. Emphasis is placed on prevention of avalanche accidents through observation, recognition of avalanche terrain and good route-finding, and is reinforced by case histories from Canada, the USA and Scotland.

The first edition of 1983 ran through six printings. The second edition not only brings you up-to-date on the latest techniques and equipment, but also addresses the problem of stability evaluation for backcountry telemarkers, snowboarders and extreme skiers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books; 2 Revised edition (November 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0921102720
• ISBN-13: 978-0921102724
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,319,334 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 Informative and readable book on Avalanches, February 27, 2001

By	Dan Anderson (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Avalanche expert Norm Wilson recommended this book to me and I'm glad he did. I find it very informative, but without putting me to sleep like "The Avalanche Handbook" does. It has lots of illustrations and practical information. I backcountry ski and recommend it to others who travel the backcountry in winter.