The Avalanche Handbook

David McClung and Peter Schaerer have distilled decades of experience studying avalanches into The Avalanche Handbook. In this fully revised edition, they present all the latest information, techniques, and research on understanding and surviving avalanches.

The extensive text covers all the fundamental concepts, from the formation and control of avalanches to traveling safely and rescue methods. With more than 50 updated illustrations, photographs, and examples, this guide is an essential reference for backcountry travelers everywhere.