Snow - Guidebook to Understanding, Testing and Interpreting

Cover of Snow

This practical guidebook 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.

Seasons

Winter

Difficulty

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

Snow

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

Cover
Paperback - Laminated
Edition
First
Published
28 Jun 2007
ISBN_13
9781852844745
Availability
Reprinted
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Snow photo
 
 

This practical guide is aimed at walkers, climbers and snowsport enthusiasts who want to acquire or improve their knowledge of snow and avalanche release. It is equally suitable for snow professionals, guides, mountaineering and snowsport instructors, and ski patrollers.

Translated by Blyth Wright, it describes the formation and evolution of snow, and shows practical methods for examining and analysing snow cover. It illustrates how to identify the many forms which snow may take and how to assess avalanche risk more precisely and reliably…

It includes a system of snow observation and a handy snow crystal card for identifying crystals in the snow layer.

 
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