Snow - Guidebook to Understanding, Testing and Interpreting

This practical guide is aimed at anyone who wants to acquire or improve their knowledge of snow and avalanche release. It describes the formation and evolution of snow, how to identify the many forms snow takes, and how to assess avalanche risk more precisely and reliably.

Snow

Understanding, testing and interpreting snow conditions to make better avalanche predictions

Author

Robert Bolognesi

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852844745

Availability

Reprinted

Price

£7.99

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Seasons

Winter

Difficulty

Aimed at those involved in snow and winter sports, from enthusiasts to professionals.

Introduction
Quick summary

Understanding snow
How snow is formed
How snow changes

Observing snow
Assessments
Measurements
Stability tests
Interpretation

Useful websites
Glossary
Index