Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book - Traveling & Camping Skills for a Winter Environment

Informationen zum Autor Allen O'Bannon 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. Mike Clelland is a NOLS instructor and illustrator who studied Mad magazine rather than go to art school. He has numerous books with his name on them, including Allen & Mike's Telemark Tips and Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book. Klappentext 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, build winter shelters, stay safe, and have fun while minimizing their impact on the wilderness. Hundreds of entertaining but very practical illustrations by renowned illustrator Mike Clelland. Completely revised, updated, and even better than ever! Zusammenfassung Provides first-hand information on all areas of backcountry skiing and winter camping including choosing the right equipment! avoiding hazards! building snow shelters! and avoiding extreme cold.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Allen Bannon, Mike Clelland, O&apos, Allen O'Bannon, Allen/ Clelland O'Bannon
• Con la collaborazione di: Mike Clelland (Illustrazione)
• Editore: Globe Pequot Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.10.2007
• EAN: 9780762745852
• ISBN: 978-0-7627-4585-2
• Pagine: 121
• Dimensioni: 152 mm x 229 mm x 19 mm
• Serie: Allen & Mike's Series; Allen & Mike's Series; Allen & Mike's; Falcon Guides Backcountry Skii
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Sport; Viaggi > Sport e vacanze attive > Nordamerica e America Centrale; Ski Alpin, Skiführer, SPORTS & RECREATION / Winter Sports