| Backcountry Avalanche Safety - 4th Edition: A Guide to Managing Avalanche Risk Contributor(s): Daffern, Tony (Author) |
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ISBN: 177160235X ISBN-13: 9781771602358 Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Incorporated OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Winter Sports - Sports & Recreation | Mountaineering - Sports & Recreation | Skiing |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.90 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Essential reading for all outdoor enthusiasts who venture into mountainous terrain where avalanches are common. In spite of the increasing sophistication of avalanche hazard forecasting, an alarming number of people die every year in backcountry avalanche accidents. This updated edition of Backcountry Avalanche Safety contains the latest information on avalanche risk and focuses on the following vital topics:
Using colour photographs along with detailed charts, graphs and diagrams, the author clearly explains the importance of managing risk while enjoying backcountry adventure during the winter months. |
Contributor Bio(s): Daffern, Tony: - " Tony Daffern is a seasoned climber, hiker and ski mountaineer with close to 50 years of experience on various mountain ranges throughout the world. A civil engineer by training, he is the author of the bestselling guidebook Popular Day Hikes 2: Canadian Rockies (RMB, 2008) and Backcountry Avalanche Safety - 4th Edition (RMB, 2017). Tony lives in Calgary, Alberta. " |