{"product_id":"allen-mikes-really-cool-backcountry-ski-book-revised-and-even-better-9780762745852","title":"Allen \u0026 Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book, Revised and Even Better!","description":"Practical advice from two NOLS instructors on all aspects of backcountry skiing and winter camping. As skiers venture farther from lift-served front country, they need to understand and avoid hazards such as avalanches and extreme cold. This book teaches skiers how to choose the right equipment, stay safe, and have fun while minimizing their impact on the wilderness. Hundreds of entertaining but very practical illustrations by rekowned illustrator Mike Clelland. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Allen O'Bannon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Falcon Press Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.00w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780762745852\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllen O'Bannon\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in Portland, Oregon and while he dabbled a little in skiing and winter camping in the Cascades of Oregon it was really upon moving to the mountains of Wyoming and Idaho at the end of the '80's that he began what has become a life long passion. Allen has worked for the National Outdoor Leadership School since 1987 and spent four seasons working for the United States Antarctic Program. He prefers cold to heat and is miserable at the thought of global warming. He would love some cold weather consulting work. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike Clelland\u003c\/b\u003e is a NOLS instructor and illustrator who studied \u003ci\u003eMad\u003c\/i\u003e magazine rather than go to art school. He has numerous books with his name on them, including \u003ci\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Mike's Telemark Tips \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Allen \u0026amp; Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Allen O'Bannon \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47449598099613,"sku":"9780762745852","price":31.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_710c1219-708d-466d-844d-87a27b184cb7.jpg?v=1764246585","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/allen-mikes-really-cool-backcountry-ski-book-revised-and-even-better-9780762745852","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}