Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain

Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, 3rd Edition, is an essential guide for anyone venturing into snowy backcountry areas. Written by renowned expert Bruce Tremper, this book offers clear and practical avalanche safety advice. It covers the latest snow research, techniques for assessing snowpack, and strategies for rescuing companions. The updated edition includes a new chapter that provides a structured approach to decision-making in avalanche-prone areas.

• Offers easy-to-understand avalanche safety tips and skills
• Includes the latest snow research and evaluation techniques
• Features a new chapter on decision-making systems
• Updated and reviewed by peer experts
• Organized according to American Avalanche Association classes
• Covers search-and-rescue strategies
• Discusses managing human factors in accidents
• Essential reading for skiers, snowboarders, and backcountry travelers

Technical Features
ISBN: 9781680511383
Language: English
Weight: 310 grams
Publication Date: 10.8.2018
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Pages: 352