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Everything you need to know to avoid trouble in avalanche terrain, by a professional avalanche forecaster. A complete avalanche manual aimed at the nonprofessional outdoor person. Ideal for snowboarders, snowshoers, skiers, climbers, hikers, and others. Provides step-by-step instruction for determining avalanche hazards, using safe travel techniques, and making effective rescues.
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"Fully describes and illustrates a variety of techniques that every climber should know for safety and self-reliance"--
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"This new guide by renowned avalanche expert Bruce Tremper is simple, accessible, and offers just the basics an Everyman's guide to avalanche safety that won't overtax your average ski bums, but will keep them safe when they re going for 12 consecutive months of powder. Avalanche Essentials is for everyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of avalanche awareness, focusing on systems and checklists, step-by-step procedures, decision-making aids,...