{"product_id":"staying-alive-in-avalanche-terrain-3rd-edition-by-bruce-tremper","title":"Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain - 3rd Edition - by Bruce Tremper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The seminal book of avalanche literature...deserves a thorough read by every backcountry skier.\" --\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePowder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe more you know about snow stability, the better your travel and rescue skills. And the sharper your decision making, the better you’ll be able to avoid avalanche danger and have more fun in the winter backcountry. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eStaying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, 3rd Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e acclaimed snow and avalanche expert Bruce Tremper provides easy-to-understand avalanche safety tips and skills, including the latest snow research and techniques for evaluating snowpack, as well how to rescue companions in the event of an avalanche. Other topics include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to evaluate terrain and decide whether it's safe or dangerous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow avalanches work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to test snow stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to control your exposure and lower your risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe travel techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to do if you're caught in an avalanche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch-and-rescue strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging the human factors that contribute to accidents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fully revised and updated third edition of Bruce's best-selling book is organized according to the structure of American Avalanche Association classes, and all topics have been updated and reviewed by peer experts. This edition also features a wholly new chapter in which Bruce pulls all the pieces together to create an organized, step-by-step system for making decisions off, and on, the mountain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eRocky Mountain News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e proclaimed, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"No one who plays in the mountain snow should leave home without having studied this book.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clear, comprehensive, and engaging, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eStaying Alive in Avalanche Terrai\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003en shares everything skiers, snowboarders, and other backcountry travelers need to know to stay safe in the mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"hide-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e352 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMountaineers Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eISBN:\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e978-1-68051-138-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003ePublished:\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAug 10, 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContributors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contributors\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eby\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountaineers.org\/members\/bruce-tremper?ajax_load=1\" class=\"contact-modal pat-plone-modal\" data-pat-plone-modal='{\"title\":\"Profile\",\"content\":\".ajax-wrapper\",\"loadLinksWithinModal\":false,\"prependContent\":\"\",\"width\":\"660px\",\"actionOptions\":{\"displayInModal\":false,\"reloadWindowOnClose\":false,\"disableAjaxFormSubmit\":true}}'\u003eBruce Tremper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mountaineers Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54436173578531,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/6955\/3479\/files\/60de0a12-930f-4eb9-ac57-4013e28f6a57.jpg?v=1761233878","url":"https:\/\/climbsource.com\/products\/staying-alive-in-avalanche-terrain-3rd-edition-by-bruce-tremper","provider":"Climb Source","version":"1.0","type":"link"}