Allen & Mike are back with totally updated information and first-hand advice for all aspects of backcountry skiing and winter camping. Learn how to choose the right equipment, avoid hazards such as avalanches and extreme cold, build snow shelters, and have fun while staying safe and minimizing the impact on the wilderness.\ \ These two National Outdoor Leadership School instructors offer lots of tried-and-true tricks and useful tips drawn from years of experience.\ The material is...
Allen & Mike are back with totally updated information and first-hand advice for all aspects of backcountry skiing and winter camping. Learn how to choose the right equipment, avoid hazards such as avalanches and extreme cold, build snow shelters, and have fun while staying safe and minimizing the impact on the wilderness. These two National Outdoor Leadership School instructors offer lots of tried-and-true tricks and useful tips drawn from years of experience. The material is easy to understand and accompanied by hundreds of entertaining illustrations by renowned illustrator Mike Clelland!
Introduction 1Safety in the Backcountry 3Equipment 27Skiing in the Backcountry 47Camping in the Snow 67Snow Shelters 87Minimum Impact and Other Backcountry Ethics 107Spring Skiing and Other Challenges 117Equipment Checklist 130Resources 121About the Authors 122