Powderguide: Managing Avalanche Risk

Written by two backcountry snowboarders in cooperation with the Swiss Avalanche Research Center, this book teaches freeskiers and freeriders how to assess the chances of avalanche and avoid catastrophe, while enjoying deep powder fun. 50 color drawings show the parts of mountains to avoid under particular circumstances, and 90 color photos picture skiers and snowboarders in a variety of terrain and snow conditions. PowderGuide also includes vital information on safety equipment and rescue techni…