{"product_id":"the-avalanche-handbook-9781680515398","title":"The Avalanche Handbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eA complete update of the leading text for avalanche courses worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore than 75,000 copies sold of previous editions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew chapter on risk management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes new photographs and updated illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Avalanche Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e needs no introduction. For this new fourth edition of the course-adopted and internationally recognized book, David McClung has completed an in-depth review and update of the entire text, as well as consulted outside experts in explosives, search and rescue, and other key topics. Comprehensive sections cover the formation, character, effects, and control of avalanches; avalanche terrain and forecasting; safety and rescue; risk management, preventive and protective measures; and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Technical yet accessible and with extensive photos, illustrations, graphs, and charts throughout, \u003ci\u003eThe Avalanche Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e will continue to be essential reading for avalanche professionals and serious winter backcountry adventurers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David McClung\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mountaineers Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/04\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 7.30w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781680515398\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMcClung, David:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eDr. David McClung\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia. He has been doing avalanche research and consulting for over 50 years in Canada, the United States, and Norway. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. Visit him online at geog.ubc.ca\/avalanche\/index.html.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"David McClung \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47579924431005,"sku":"9781680515398","price":52.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_0932fa93-fd4e-4389-9f2a-dfbc18401b8d.jpg?v=1768899077","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-avalanche-handbook-9781680515398","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}