AVALANCHE ESSENTIALS

Winter athletes don’t necessarily want to be snow scientists, but playing in avalanche country requires basic knowledge of the risks to stay safe. This guide by renowned avalanche expert Bruce Tremper is simple, accessible, and offers just the basics — a guide to avalanche safety that won't overtax average ski bums, but will keep them safe when they're going for 12 consecutive months of powder. Avalanche Essentials is for anyone 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. It's intended for skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, hikers, climbers, and snowshoers, perfect for generalists and anyone seeking a pocket reference in potentially dangerous terrain.