New information on the unique characteristics of alpine snow, snow slab instability, terrain variables, skier triggering of avalanches, and the nature of avalanche motion
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For over 50; years the BMC Technical Commitee and its predecessor, the Equipment Sub-Committee, have been issuing safety advice and investigating occurrences of failed equipment. Over that time a great…
A favourite textbook at climbing schools, Glacier Mountaineering is an invaluable introduction to this complicated subject and an excellent reference for beginners and experienced mountaineers alike.
A comprehensive guide to recognising, preventing and treating hypothermia and other cold injuries. If you walk, skil, climb, cycle or work in the outdoors in potentially cold or wet conditions…
