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Author : Ronald I. Perla
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Avalanches
ISBN : WISC:89048625297
Outlines procedures for rescuing and treating avalanche victims, including pre-accident planning.
Author : Sue A. Ferguson,Edward R. LaChapelle
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0898868858
ABCs of Avalanche Safety, 3rd Edition is still the handy pocket guide offered at a bargain price. And it is still loaded with the vital information you need to survive in the mountains: how to determine potential avalanche hazard, traveling safely in avalanche terrain, what to do if you're caught in an avalanche, and search and rescue techniques. A respected authority since 1961, this enduring classic has been updated with the very latest research in the field, including avalanche transceiver technology.
Author : Amy Waeschle
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781496645487
When snow comes tumbling down a mountain without warning, it can bury anythingÑand anyoneÑin its path. From well-known avalanches around the world to those that are lesser known, learn about victims who got caught in these disasters and about the valiant attempts to save them. YouÕll be on the edge of your seat as you discover the details of what makes a successful rescue, from fierce determination to the right equipment.
Author : Alexis Alloway
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1734176148
Author : Dale Atkins,National Ski Patrol System (U.S.),Lin Ballard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010-02-01
Category : Emergency medicine
ISBN : 0929752031
Author : Bruce Tremper
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594857188
Avalanche safety educator Bruce Tremper’s recently published Avalanche Essentials is a terrific little tome that condenses the conventional wisdom into 189 pages. The book is profusely illustrated with numerous diagrams and real-life photos. A thorough index rounds things out, making the book useful for research or as a fulcrum during safety classes and seminars. -- Wildsnow.com CLICK HERE to download the first chapter on "How Dangerous Is The Brain" from Avalanche Essentials * Easy-to-understand safety tips and checklists to help anyone stay safer in avalanche terrain * Small, take-along resource to reference in the field and assist decision making * Companion to Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, the bestselling avalanche text in the U.S. Winter athletes don’t necessarily want to be snow scientists, but playing in avalanche country does require basic knowledge of the risks in order to stay safe. 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, visual terrain and weather cues, rescue techniques, gear, and more. Avalanche Essentials is intended for broader use by skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, hikers, climbers, and snowshoers. Because it steers clear of more complex topics (e.g., snow metamorphism), it’s perfect for generalists as well as anyone who has studied avalanche safety and likes to keep a pocket reference while in potentially dangerous terrain.
Author : Tony Daffern
Publisher : Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105029045379
This book is essential reading for anyone venturing above the mountain snowline in either summer or winter. Emphasis is placed on prevention of avalanche accidents through observation, recognition of avalanche terrain and good route-finding, and is reinforced by case histories from Canada, the USA and Scotland.
Author : Tony Daffern
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1897522541
Snow avalanches are the greatest source of danger for mountain travellers in winter. This book focuses on two basic user groups: those who wish to avoid avalanche hazard by careful route-finding, and those who deliberately seek steep slopes to ski or board. It explains the basics of snow and avalanches, and identifies the avalanche terrain.
Author : Edward R. LaChapelle
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Avalanches
ISBN : 0898861039
This classic guide presents the basics for understanding avalanches and learning how to avoid them. This book, long used by both volunteer and professional ski patrollers, belongs in the pack of every snowcountry traveller.
Author : Colin Fraser
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Nature
ISBN : PSU:000028389903
Author : Tony Daffern
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Incorporated
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 177160235X
Essential reading for all outdoor enthusiasts who venture into mountainous terrain where avalanches are common. In spite of the increasing sophistication of avalanche hazard forecasting, an alarming number of people die every year in backcountry avalanche accidents. This updated edition of Backcountry Avalanche Safety contains the latest information on avalanche risk and focuses on the following vital topics: Mountain Weather Snow and Snowpack Types of Avalanches Avalanche Terrain Trip Planning Avalanche Gear Travel in Avalanche Terrain Riding Steep Slopes Companion Rescue Using colour photographs along with detailed charts, graphs and diagrams, the author clearly explains the importance of managing risk while enjoying backcountry adventure during the winter months.
Author : Peter Schaerer,David McClung
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006-10-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594851308
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 : Bruce Tremper
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008-09-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594853371
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 : Tony Daffern
Publisher : Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1983-01-01
Category : Avalanches
ISBN : 0969003846
How to avoid avalanches, what to do if trapped in one, techniques for first aid and rescue. Fully illustrated.
Author : Nate Ostis
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780811761857
A how-to guide of safety, rescue, and recovery techniques for all who work and play on the water. 2015 National Outdoor Book Award Winner.