Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain by Bruce Tremper (English) Paperback Book

Description: Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain by Bruce Tremper The nations best-selling avalanche safety book teaches recreationists how to enjoy the winter backcountry with confidence FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The more you know about snow stability, the better your travel and rescue skills. And the sharper your decision making, the better youll be able to avoid avalanche danger and have more fun in the winter backcountry. In Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, 3rd Edition, acclaimed snow and avalanche expert Bruce Tremper provides easy-to-understand avalanche safety tips and skills, including the latest snow research and techniques for evaluating snowpack, as well how to rescue companions in the event of an avalanche. Other topics include:How to evaluate terrain and decide whether its safe or dangerousHow avalanches workHow to test snow stabilityHow to control your exposure and lower your riskSafe travel techniquesWhat to do if youre caught in an avalancheSearch-and-rescue strategiesManaging the human factors that contribute to accidentsThis fully revised and updated third edition of Bruces best-selling book is organized according to the structure of American Avalanche Association classes, and all topics have been updated and reviewed by peer experts. This edition also features a wholly new chapter in which Bruce pulls all the pieces together to create an organized, step-by-step system for making decisions off, and on, the mountain.As Rocky Mountain News proclaimed, "No one who plays in the mountain snow should leave home without having studied this book." Clear, comprehensive, and engaging, Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain shares everything skiers, snowboarders, and other backcountry travelers need to know to stay safe in the mountains. Author Biography Bruce Tremper grew up skiing in the mountains of western Montana, where his father taught him the basics of avalanches at the age of ten. He was a member of the Junior National Ski Team and the US Ski Team Talent Squad; in 1973, he was NCAA Division Downhill Champion. Bruces professional avalanche experience began in 1977 when he did avalanche control for Bridger Bowl Ski Area. He later was director of avalanche control at Big Sky Ski Area, an avalanche forecaster for the Alaska Avalanche Center, and director of the Forest Service Utah Avalanche Center where he worked for almost thirty years. Review The seminal book of avalanche literature, Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain by retired Utah Avalanche Center director Bruce Tremper, deserves a thorough read by every backcountry skier.-- "Powder" Details ISBN1680511386 Author Bruce Tremper Short Title STAYING ALIVE IN AVALANCHE TER Pages 352 Publisher Mountaineers Books Language English Edition 3rd ISBN-10 1680511386 ISBN-13 9781680511383 Format Paperback Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-08-10 Imprint Mountaineers Books DEWEY 796.90289 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Audience General Place of Publication Seattle Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2018-08-10 Edition Description 3rd edition We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:125096572;

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