Avalanche Aware: The Essential Guide to Avalanche Safety

Autor*innen

• John Moynier

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• 104 Seiten
• 4 Lesestunden

• Survival & Bushcraft

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Focusing on avalanche safety, this guide provides essential knowledge for winter mountain travelers, including skiers, snowboarders, mountaineers, and snowmobilers. It covers common causes of avalanches, how to assess snow stability, and techniques to avoid triggering a snowslide. Included are checklists for necessary equipment, warning signs of avalanche hazards, simple stability tests, and rescue methods for oneself and others. With expert advice, it aims to ensure safe and enjoyable outdoor experiences in snowy conditions.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Einband: Paperback