Allen and Mike's Avalanche Book A Guide to Staying Safe in Avalanche Terrain

With more and more people heading into the winter backcountry on skis, snowshoes, and snowmobiles, avalanche safety is of paramount importance. Allen Mike's Avalanche Book distills the sometimes overly technical information of snow science into a user friendly format with helpful illustrations and easy to understand text. With years of experience as NOLS instructors to draw on, Allen O'Bannon and Mike Clelland team up to give winter recreationists the information they need to stay safe in the backcountry, including how to prepare for your trip, proper equipment and how to use it, snowpack assessment, choosing safe travel routes, decision making, and rescue scenarios. Written for both aspiring winter backcountry travelers and experts alike, this book is a must read for anyone who loves to experience the solitude and beauty of the snowy mountains.Longtime NOLS instructor Allen O'Bannon is on the board of directors of the American Institute for Avalanche Rersearch and Education AIARE. Mike Clelland is a NOLS instructor and illustrator.