In the Path of an Avalanche: A True Story by Bowers, Vivien

In the Path of an Avalanche: A True Story

On a clear, cold morning in January 1998, in the Selkirk Mountains of southeastern British Columbia, six...
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Author: Vivien Bowers
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In the Path of an Avalanche: A True Story by Bowers, Vivien

In the Path of an Avalanche: A True Story

CHF 21.39

In the Path of an Avalanche: A True Story

CHF 21.39
Author: Vivien Bowers
Format: Paperback
Language: English
On a clear, cold morning in January 1998, in the Selkirk Mountains of southeastern British Columbia, six experienced skiers were buried in a massive avalanche. They didn't have a chance. A combination of factors -- steep, open terrain; an unstable winter snow pack; poor weather conditions; and a trigger provided by a handful of backcountry skiers -- made the tragedy, the worst day for avalanche deaths in Canadian history and one of the most tragic in North America, inevitable. This personalized view of an avalanche explores a natural phenomenon that has been, and remains, a force of awesome, unstoppable power. The author also raises questions about risk -- and about what might have enticed a group of knowledgeable, experienced skiers to place themselves in the path of an avalanche.

Author: Vivien Bowers
Publisher: Greystone Books
Published: 10/03/2003
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 8.72h x 5.34w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781550545180


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Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/08/2003
Library Journal 12/15/2003

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