In The Path Of An Avalanche

Author : Vivien Bowers
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781550545180

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In the Path of an Avalanche by Vivien Bowers Pdf

On a clear, cold morning in January 1998, in the Selkirk Mountains of southeastern British Columbia, six experienced skiers were buried in a massive avalanche. They didn't have a chance. A combination of factors -- steep, open terrain; an unstable winter snow pack; poor weather conditions; and a trigger provided by a handful of backcountry skiers -- made the tragedy, the worst day for avalanche deaths in Canadian history and one of the most tragic in North America, inevitable. This personalized view of an avalanche explores a natural phenomenon that has been, and remains, a force of awesome, unstoppable power. The author also raises questions about risk -- and about what might have enticed a group of knowledgeable, experienced skiers to place themselves in the path of an avalanche.

Author : Bruce Tremper
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0898868343

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Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain by Bruce Tremper Pdf

Winter recreation in the mountains has increased steadily over the past few years, and so has the number of deaths and injuries caused by avalanches. Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain covers everything you need to know to avoid trouble in avalanche terrain: what avalanches are and how they work, common myths, human activities that lead to avalanche trouble, what happens to victims when an avalanche occurs, and rescue techniques. Provides step- by-step instruction for determining avalanche hazards, using safe travel technique, and making effective rescues.

Author : Theodore Edmund Lang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Avalanches
ISBN : MINN:31951D02964212D

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Numerical Simulation of Snow Avalanche Flow by Theodore Edmund Lang Pdf

Author : Bruce Tremper
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594853371

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Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain by Bruce Tremper Pdf

CLICK HERE to download the sample chapter "Weather" from Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain * Provides easy-to-follow instructions on crucial avalanche safety skills * Completely revised with all of the most recent data and techniques * Ideal for snowmobilers, snowboarders, snowshoers, skiers, climbers, hunters, hikers "No one who plays in mountain snow should leave home without having studied this book." -Rocky Mountain News Winter recreation in the backcountry has increased steadily over the years and so has the number of deaths and injuries caused by avalanches. As search and rescue teams are increasingly strapped for funding, self-education has become a larger necessity for snow-sport enthusiasts. The new edition of Bruce Tremper's seminal book is organized according to the structure of American Avalanche Association classes and all chapters have been updated and reviewed by peer experts.

Author : Hans Frutiger,M. Martinelli
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Avalanches
ISBN : MINN:31951D02995301R

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A Manual for Planning Structural Control of Avalanches by Hans Frutiger,M. Martinelli Pdf

A US Forest Service manual for planning structural control of avalanches. Avalanche classification and relation to control structure selected. Structural design formulae. (CFD).

Author : Jill Fredston
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0156032546

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Snowstruck by Jill Fredston Pdf

An avalanche expert and predictor explores the often deadly nature of avalanches, sharing dramatic rescue and escape stories, including those of a skier who was forced to make a life-and-death decision and the race to save a buried victim.

Author : Carol Hand
Publisher : Cherry Lake
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781633625167

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The Science of an Avalanche by Carol Hand Pdf

This book discusses the science behind avalanches and their effects. The chapters explore case studies of avalanches, identify environmental factors that cause these disasters, and explain how experts prevent avalanches. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.

Author : Lee Thompson,Marial Shea
Publisher : Bruce Kay
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780994892904

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Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose in the Avalanche Patch by Lee Thompson,Marial Shea Pdf

What are our survival odds in avalanche country? Author Bruce Kay explores this puzzle in Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose. Drawing from the experiences of his peers and his own 35 years as a climber, skier and avalanche professional, Kay explains why avalanche country demands a unique mindset of managing risk by consideration of the unknown as much as the known. He explores related topics, including: - The Siren Song of Culture - Intuition and Bias - what is the difference? - Optimism and Luck - do we roll the dice or calculate risk? - The Expert Illusion - Strategic Mindset Using the work of Ian McCammon, Gary Klein and the Nobel Prize winning Kahnemen, Kay shows how the avalanche problem is nearly perfectly designed to produce errors in judgement, yet still provide opportunity for solution. This is brought to life using case studies and adrenaline - pumping stories from fellow professionals and recreationists. He warns that his book may at times "demand a bit more of the reader than the average ski video," but if truly interested in surviving to ski another day, this book is for you.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556036810489

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Glacier National Park (N.P.) and Flathead National Forest (N.F.), Avalanche Hazard Reduction by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway by Anonim Pdf

Author : Louis W. Dawson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : STANFORD:36105019363329

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Wild Snow by Louis W. Dawson Pdf

Presents historical background on ski mountaineering, which is climbing a mountain on skis and then skiing down the slopes, and offers tips on climbing and skiing specific mountains.

Author : Peter Schaerer,David McClung
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2006-10-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594851308

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The Avalanche Handbook by Peter Schaerer,David McClung Pdf

CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Backcountry Forecasting & Decisions" from The Avalanche Handbook * Information on the unique characteristics of alpine snow, snow slab instability, terrain variables, skier triggering of avalanches, and the nature of avalanche motion * Chapters on the elements of backcountry avalanche forecasting and the decision-making process * This is the text used by search and rescue professionals, ski patrol groups, and outdoor education programs Technical yet accessible, The Avalanche Handbook, 3rd Edition, covers the formation, character, effects, and control of avalanches; rescue techniques; and research on understanding and surviving avalanches. Illustrated with nearly 200 updated illustrations, photos and examples, this updated edition offers exhaustive information on contributing weather and climate factors, snowpack analysis, the newest transceiver search techniques, and preventative and protective measures, including avalanche zoning and control.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Avalanches
ISBN : MINN:31951D02977984B

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Avalanche Protection in Switzerland by Anonim Pdf

This translation of a collection of 16 articles by Swiss avalanche experts summarizes the current state-of-the-art of structural control of avalanches in Europe. It includes articles on avalanche formation, deflecting, and retarding structures.

Author : Jack Drummond
Publisher : Sphere
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780748119639

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Avalanche by Jack Drummond Pdf

NOTHING CAN STOP IT Every year thousands flock to the exclusive ski resort of Hauts des Aigles to watch the Race du Diable - the most exciting and dangerous downhill race in the world. This year six champions will compete for the prize - a rare diamond worth $12 million, donated by a mysterious Russian billionaire. NO ONE CAN STAND IN ITS PATH But it is not only the six racers who will risk their lives in the coming days. Caught up in their own secret plots and passions, visitors and townsfolk alike are oblivious to the silent killer waiting for them in the mountains. When the avalanche comes, only three things can save them. Fate. Courage. And the will to live. WHO WILL SURVIVE?

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Committee on Ground Failure Hazards Mitigation Research
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1990-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309043359

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Snow Avalanche Hazards and Mitigation in the United States by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Committee on Ground Failure Hazards Mitigation Research Pdf

The present mortality as a result of snow avalanches exceeds the average mortality caused by earthquakes as well as all other forms of slope failure combined. Snow avalanches can range from small amounts of loose snow moving rapidly down a slope to slab avalanches, in which large chunks of snow break off and destroy everything in their path. Although considered a hazard in the United States since the westward expansion in the nineteenth century, in modern times snow avalanches are an increasing concern in recreational mountainous areas. However, programs for snow avalanche hazard mitigation in other countries are far ahead of those in the United States. The book identifies several steps that should be taken by the United States in order to establish guidelines for research, technology transfer, and avalanche legislation and zoning.

Author : Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station (Fort Collins, Colo.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Electronic
ISBN : CHI:72939118

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U.S. Forest Service Research Paper RM. by Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station (Fort Collins, Colo.) Pdf