Allen and Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book Traveling and Camping Skills for a Winter Environment

Name: Allen and Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book Traveling and Camping Skills for a Winter Environment
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ISBN: 9780762745852

ISBN-10: 0762745851

ISBN-13: 9780762745852

Edition: 2nd 2009

Authors: Allen O'Bannon, Mike Celland

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Practical advice from two NOLS instructors on all aspects of backcountry skiing and winter camping. As skiers venture farther from lift-served front country, they need to understand and avoid hazards such as avalanches and extreme cold. This book teaches skiers how to choose the right equipment, build winter shelters, stay safe, and have fun while minimizing their impact on the wilderness. Hundreds of entertaining but very practical illustrations bynbsp;renowned illustrator Mike Clelland. Completely revised, updated, and even better than ever!

Book details

List price: $14.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The
Publication date: 10/1/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.44" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English



Introduction


Safety in the Backcountry


Equipment


Skiing in the Backcountry


Camping in the Snow


Snow Shelters


Minimum Impact and Other Backcountry Ethics


Spring Skiing and Other Challenges



Equipment Checklist



Resources


About the Authors