Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain

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"The seminal book of avalanche literature...deserves a thorough read by every backcountry skier." ― Powder The more you know about snow stability, the better your travel and rescue skills. And the sharper your decision making, the better you'll 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 it's safe or dangerous How avalanches work How to test snow stability How to control your exposure and lower your risk Safe travel techniques What to do if you're caught in an avalanche Search-and-rescue strategies Managing the human factors that contribute to accidents This fully revised and updated third edition of Bruce's 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 Terrai n shares everything skiers, snowboarders, and other backcountry travelers need to know to stay safe in the mountains. Review: Great book - Very easy read. Well written and packed full of useful information. I couldn’t put it down Review: A great 3rd edition update to an already superior book! - Bruce Tremper has done it again with a tremendous and significant addition to the library of every serious avalanche enthusiast. As a mountain guide and avalanche professional I only wish this book had been available as a reference for my foundational years. This is an amazing summation of the state of the art from the recreational users perspective and even a good read for active practitioners. My only negative comment is that the Kindle edition occasionally has some odd formatting when it comes to photos and captions and how they lay out in relation to the text. Having said that, you really need to own this book if you travel in snow covered mountains in the winter.