Snowshoeing: From Novice to Master (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780898868913)

Completely revised, the fifth edition of Snowshoeing teaches you how to navigate through snow-clad woods, compete in races, and climb to new summits with easily-learned snowshoeing techniques.

This classic how-to snowshoeing manual has all the latest information on snowshoeing equipment, from various types of snowshoes to bindings and clothing. Discover techniques for all types of terrain and snow conditions, plus information on conditioning, cross-training, and even snowshoe racing.

Snowshoeing also includes a chapter on the history of snowshoeing, information on navigation and route finding, camping, gauging snow conditions, and winter safety, with emphasis on the dangers of avalanches.

Part of the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series.

Author: Gene Prater,Dave Felkley
ISBN-10: 0898868912
ISBN-13: 9780898868913
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Language: English
Published: 10/24/2002
Pages: 207
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 8.46h x 6.90w x 0.46d