{"product_id":"backcountry-avalanche-safety-4th-tony-daffern-9781771602358","title":"Backcountry Avalanche Safety - 4th Edition: A Guide to Managing Avalanche Risk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssential reading for all outdoor enthusiasts who venture into mountainous terrain where avalanches are common.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 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 \u003ci\u003eBackcountry Avalanche Safety\u003c\/i\u003e contains the latest information on avalanche risk and focuses on the following vital topics: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMountain Weather\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSnow and Snowpack\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTypes of Avalanches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvalanche Terrain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrip Planning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvalanche Gear\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTravel in Avalanche Terrain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRiding Steep Slopes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompanion Rescue\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tony Daffern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 177160235X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781771602358\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rocky Mountain Books Incorporated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/12\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Daffern","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43986337956095,"sku":"9781771602358","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2ce3fd64-5a40-4031-aebc-a8c2e4e91532.jpg?v=1683282769","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/backcountry-avalanche-safety-4th-tony-daffern-9781771602358","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}